Certified Nutraceuticals’ brain-friendly jellyfish collagen gets patented in China
16 Dec 2021 --- Certified Nutraceuticals has been granted a patent for its KollaJell collagen supplement from the China National Intellectual Property Administration. The natural supplement manufacturer was issued a patent for its Type I, Type II and Type V hydrolyzed jellyfish collagen (marketed as KollaJell) and its applications.
Described as the “only collagen-containing all 20 essential and nonessential amino acids” for healthy cognitive function, it is marketed worldwide through Certified Nutraceuticals and its partners.
The “first-of-its-kind ingredient” has several applications, Abdul Alkayali, vice president of sales and marketing for Certified Nutraceuticals, tells NutritionInsight. “It has potential for food and beverage applications, particularly as a bulk powder for smoothies, shakes and other drinks. In addition, it can be used for cosmetics and skincare too.”
A market mainstay
Alkayali says the market for collagen ingredients is only expanding. “We are seeing a huge increase in collagen ingredient sales this year. The global collagen market is expected to expand at a 6-8% CAGR rate and to generate as much as USD$7.5 billion in sales by 2027,” he says.
There is a rapidly growing market for collagen ingredients in health and personal care.Last year, Innova Market Insights identified collagen as a burgeoning mainstream ingredient. This year, Yingying Wu, product manager for PB Leiner, flagged the ingredient’s potential, describing the market for collagen peptides as only being in the “early growth” stage.
In particular, Wu identified the Asian beauty market as having significant potential for collagen products. In September, PB Leiner also flagged the “huge unexplored potential” for collagen following a study on joint pain.
“There is tremendous consumer interest in collagen products for both joint health and beauty applications, and we’re also seeing growing interest in an innovative collagen technology for brain health and cognitive function,” says Alkayali
Jellyfish collagen
KollaJell is derived from wild-caught barrel (Rhizoma pulmo) and cannonball (Stomolophus meleagris) jellyfish . According to Certified Nutraceuticals, edible jellyfish are excellent sources of collagen, which has mineral binding properties. KollaJell contains neuroprotective antioxidants and macronutrients, including potassium, phosphorus, chloride, magnesium, sulfur, zinc, iron and silicon.
The ingredient is also rich in neurotransmitter-forming amino acids such as tyrosine, glycine, glutamate and tryptophan, a precursor to serotonin. These amino acids support cognitive function and mood. In personal care, KollaJell protects against photo-aging and skin damage and, as supplements, promotes beauty from within.
“It is an abundant source of amino acids that enable neurons to communicate with each other. In addition, collagen is a major component of the extracellular matrix, which provides structure for the brain and regulates several fundamental neural processes,” Alkayali explains.
Science-backed care and nutrition
Certified Nutraceuticals has studied and developed collagen ingredients for the past 30 years.
Earlier this year, NutritionInsight spoke to industry players about how, in addition to immunity support, scientific backing is set to shape the market space for collagen. Certified Nutraceuticals says it has been a “leader” in researching and developing natural and functional ingredients across its lifespan.
Collagen, in particular, is its major area of focus. There are 28 different types of collagen, which is one of the “building blocks of life,” according to Alkayali.
“It comprises 60-80% of our connective tissues – cartilage, tendons, and ligaments – and is a critical part of bones, skin and the tissue scaffolding (extracellular matrix) found throughout the body, including the brain,” he states.
Notably, a study funded by Prevagen manufacturer Quincy Bioscience found that jellyfish protein aids verbal learning in older adults. Alkayali says jellyfish collagen is still a growing area for research, but Certified Nutraceuticals is hopeful for its potential.
“KollaJell follows a tradition of innovation at Certified Nutraceuticals. We developed some of the first collagen peptides for joint health from avian (chicken) sternum and eggshell membrane.”
“As we’ve learned more about the various roles different types of collagens play in maintaining our connective tissues, we created new formulas that blend the collagen types (I, II, V and X) essential for maximizing bone, cartilage, and tissue repair,” Alkayali concludes.
By Olivia Nelson
