Why VERISOL® F Marine Collagen Is the Gold Standard for Skin, Hair and Nail Health

Collagen seems to be everywhere these days. From powders and gummies to drinks and beauty supplements, there are endless products promising glowing skin, stronger nails and healthier hair.

As a dietitian, I'm always interested in what the research actually says, not just what the marketing claims. When it comes to collagen, the evidence suggests that the type of collagen, how it's processed, and whether it's paired with the right nutrients can all influence how effective it is.

Why the Type and Quality of Collagen Matters

VERISOL® F is a hydrolysed Type I marine collagen peptide sourced from fish. "Hydrolysed" simply means the collagen has been broken down into smaller peptide chains, making it easier for your body to digest and absorb.

A common misconception is that when you consume collagen, it travels straight to your skin. In reality, that's not quite how it works.

Like any dietary protein, collagen is broken down during digestion into smaller peptides and individual amino acids before being absorbed into the bloodstream. Your body then uses these building blocks to synthesise new proteins, including collagen, where they're needed most.

What's particularly interesting about VERISOL® F is that some of its bioactive collagen peptides survive digestion and appear to act as signalling molecules. Research suggests they can stimulate fibroblasts, the cells responsible for producing collagen and elastin in the skin, encouraging your body to produce more of its own collagen, rather than simply providing the raw materials.

Put simply, VERISOL® F supports collagen production in two ways: it provides the amino acids needed to build collagen while also helping stimulate your body's natural collagen production.

Why Vitamin C Matters

While collagen peptides provide the building blocks, vitamin C is essential for your body to actually produce collagen.

Vitamin C acts as a cofactor for the enzymes involved in collagen synthesis, helping stabilise and strengthen newly formed collagen fibres. Without enough vitamin C, your body can't produce collagen efficiently.

That's why we've paired VERISOL® F with vitamin C in our formulas. It's an essential nutrient that supports your body's natural collagen-building process.

Type I Marine Collagen

There are at least 28 different types of collagen found throughout the body, each with its own role.

For beauty benefits, Type I collagen is the one we're most interested in because it's the predominant collagen found in our skin, hair, nails and bones.

Marine collagen is naturally rich in Type I collagen, making it an ideal choice for supporting healthy skin from within. It also has excellent bioavailability, meaning the smaller collagen peptides are efficiently absorbed after digestion.

What We Know

One thing I always encourage people to look for is human clinical research. It's easy for a supplement to sound impressive, but it's much more meaningful when it's been tested in real people.

VERISOL® F has been evaluated in multiple placebo-controlled clinical trials, with participants taking just 2.5 g daily for around eight weeks.

The research has shown improvements in several markers of skin health, including:

• Improved skin elasticity
• Reduced appearance of wrinkles
• Increased collagen production within the skin
• Stronger, less brittle nails
• Faster nail growth

Large systematic reviews looking at collagen supplementation more broadly have also found that hydrolysed collagen can improve skin hydration and elasticity when taken consistently.

Like most nutrition interventions, collagen isn't a miracle product, and it's certainly not a replacement for a balanced diet, quality sleep or daily sun protection. However, the evidence does suggest that clinically researched collagen peptides like VERISOL® F can provide meaningful benefits when taken consistently over time.

Collagen and Hair Health

Hair is primarily made from keratin, not collagen, so collagen doesn't directly become your hair.

However, collagen provides amino acids that contribute to keratin production and may also help support the connective tissues surrounding the hair follicle.

While the research on hair is still emerging, many people report healthier, stronger hair after supplementing consistently, and we're continuing to learn more about the role collagen may play.

The Bottom Line

If you're investing in a collagen supplement, it's worth looking beyond the label.

The source, type and quality of collagen all matter, and so does the research behind it.
VERISOL® F stands out because it's a clinically studied Type I marine collagen peptide that has consistently been shown to support skin elasticity, collagen production and stronger nails.

Combined with vitamin C to support your body's natural collagen synthesis, it's exactly why we've chosen to use it in our Beauty Sleep formula.

Sleep is also when much of the body's natural repair and regeneration takes place, which is why pairing VERISOL® F with a formula designed to support rest, like Beauty Sleep, makes sense as part of a broader approach to skin health.

When it comes to supplements, evidence always comes first, and that's a standard we won't compromise on.