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Matcha Marine Collagen

$40 $45

Around the age of 25, your body starts to lose its ability to produce collagen, this super-protein that makes up over 75% of your skin, hair, nails, bones, and muscles. Without these gatekeepers of hydration, structure, and moisture in your skin and hair cells, you may have started seeing things like wrinkles, dark circles, and thinning hair. However, drinking our collagen formula has been clinically proven to reverse those effects on skin & hair by rebuilding stronger cells!

There are 30 drink mixes or 175g in every pouch, with each daily dose containing:
— 10g of marine collagen | 10g of protein
— 2.5g of matcha | 35 mg of caffeine

Please note that our matcha pouches are going through *slight* reformulation for a better taste and quality! Your matcha pouches may take up to 3 weeks+ to ship depending on inventory.

Collagen, as a complex protein, contains 19 out of the 20 amino acids that our bodies depend on everyday for various functions of our body.

In Less than 30 Days
  • Increased hydration, dewiness & radiance in skin for a brighter glow
  • Clearer skin, fewer breakouts
  • Minimized appearance of dark circles, wrinkles & enlarged pores
  • Softer & smoother skin

  • The Science Behind It
  • Hydroxyproline - maintains youthful skin by increasing skin thickness & vitality
  • Arginine - restores visible skin damage
  • Histidine - soothes the skin with antioxidant properties
  • Methionine - protects the skin from harmful toxins
  • Lysine - strengthens the skin's surface
  • Proline, leucine & glycine - smoothes fine lines and wrinkles in skin

  • Drinking our collagen formula daily leads to thicker hair, eyelashes, eyebrows and beards.

    Matcha is known to boost energy, concentration and memory: studies show matcha also may contribute to improved brain function and increased metabolism.

    Fun fact: Matcha drinkers are also less likely to develop certain neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and are at less risk of diabetes and liver diseases such as cirrhosis and liver cancer!

    Instant matcha is known to retain more antioxidants than regular matcha due to its process.

    FYI: There is less caffeine in instant matcha than regular, which may be a benefit for those looking to reduce their consumption of caffeine.

    Our cup of instant matcha contains 55 milligrams of caffeine compared to regular matcha, which contains between 70 and 140 mg.

    The caffeine helps you in feeling full and satiated.

    Matcha is rich in anti-inflammatory, detoxifying, disease-fighting antioxidants.

    Combined with matcha, our collagen is proven to:
  • improve lining of digestive system for better digestion, metabolism and protection against stomach issues like IBS and leaky gut syndrome (gastritis)
  • boost brain health and focus
  • improve energy
  • increase bone density and mass
  • help lubricate joints
  • optimize muscle tissue building and restoration
  • strengthen your nails heart, teeth and more!
  • 35mg of caffeine
  • 0 added flavoring, sugars, fillers or preservatives
  • fat, gluten free, dairy free, carb free
  • keto-friendly
  • non gmo
  • sustainably sourced tilapia skin
  • Kosher & Halal-certified
  • made in the USA
  • clinically proven
  • 45 calories per serving

  • Matcha 🍵 is great for when you need a little pick me up, in your mornings and afternoons, as it contains L-Theanine, a mental focus stimulant, that provides a natural punch of caffeine without the crash that coffee is usually accompanied by!

    Matcha is great for when you need a little pick me up, in your mornings and afternoons, as it contains L-Theanine, a mental focus stimulant, that provides a natural punch of caffeine without the crash that coffee is usually accompanied by. ⁣

    Matcha is also a great source of these anti-aging antioxidants called catechins, which support your liver’s detoxification process, the most important organ when it comes to flushing out the radical toxins that harm your skin.⁣

    Our collagen comes from a blend of sustainably harvested non-gmo tilapia and pangasi raised in fresh water fish farms in Europe, with final processing in a Kosher certified facility.

    We made a conscious choice to use only fish collagen, despite bovine collagen being much, much cheaper— and so should you.
    Not only is fish collagen free of slaughter-house diseases, more sustainably sourced, and frankly better tasting, it is also more effective. Plus, between sterilized fish skin and cow hides, it's really a no-brainer. Right?
    Besides, we would never want to cut corners, especially when it comes to health.

    1. It is the most effective. Tilapia skin collagen is the most bioavailable (AKA smallest in size and therefore best absorbed by our body).
    Tilapia skin also has the highest concentrations of protein and amino acids in their scales.

    2. It tastes best! Other collagen types are known for a stronger, gamier taste, while tilapia collagen is essentially flavorless.

    3. Our tilapia is sourced ethically and sustainably; because tilapia is so abundantly over-farmed (and the skin is so often discarded), sourcing collagen from tilapia is the most environmentally friendly.

    Though much more expensive, marine collagen is more beneficial to the environment as it comes from discarded fish skin that goes to waste as the western diet does not incorporate as much fish skin into our diet!

    You can test for quality of collagen by adding it to a cup of water; it should dissolve perfectly as shownhere. We will always choose marine over bovine collagen— though other types of collagen, such as bovine collagen, is cheaper to source (almost half the price), we went with marine collagen as bovine collagen is made from cow hides (something we personally would never consume), while fish skin, source of marine collagen, is something we eat everyday.

    Our aquacultured collagen contains 0 metals (upon scrutiny, there was less than 0.01 parts per million).

    In contrast, many breeds of wild fish that collagen is sourced from now contain high levels of mercury and other toxic metals

    In addition, all of our tilapia collagen goes through a validated and safe process (sterilization and pasteurization, filtration, UF, and demineralization), something that many collagen companies cannot stand behind. Lastly, our collagen is not irradiated!

    Sourcing Philosophy

    When it comes to sourcing, we like to think of ourselves as food more than supplements. There are 0 chemicals, 0 fillers, 0 sugars, 0 preservatives, 0 manufactured flavors; only fish skin powder flavored with organic superfoods.
    All of our superfoods come from the region that they are endemic to; for example our lucuma comes from Peru, matcha from Japan.

    Our collagen is primarily comprised of collagen type I & III.
    Type I and Type III collagen benefits include promoting healthy hair and nail growth, improving skin elasticity and hydration, as well as supporting joint health and function, and bone strength.

    However, the types of collagen do not matter as significantly as they all contain the amino acids we need!

    Collagen, as a complex protein, contains 19 out of the 20 amino acids that our bodies depend on everyday for our skin, hair and various functions of our body.

    Bingo! It does. Collagen, just like every type of protein powder, when ingested, becomes amino acids, which are what really what our bodies want and need.
    Most protein powders do not contain the necessary amino acids for skin however, which is why collagen is the most superior protein of all!
    Most protein powders do not contain the necessary amino acids for skin however, which is why collagen is the most superior protein of all.
    Once we ingest collagen, our body’s stomach acids break it down into amino acids.

    These specific amino acids are what we are really consuming for our skin, not actually the collagen itself.
    Collagen, as a complex protein, is the only protein that contains 19 out of the 20 amino acids essential in maintaining the health of our skin, hair, brain, bones, teeth, nails, heart, organs, muscles, and even joints.

    Powder collagen, when mixed with water, turns into a liquid collagen -- which by far is the most easily absorbed by the body. It also takes less for the body to break down liquid collagen -- while capsules can take more than 30-45 mins depending on what you had eaten that day.


    Collagen peptides are offered in a variety of forms: collagen pills vs liquid vs powder.

    Liquid Collagen
    A ready-to-consume product that comes in an 8 to 32 ounce bottle. Its collagen is in a base of water and often includes flavors to make it tastier, and you will have to consume it by having 6-10 drops of it daily. The liquid collagen will save you time mixing collagen powders yourself.

    Collagen Powder
    Collagen peptides in their most raw form are originally fine powder.​ ​Collagen powder is loose powder that is usually mixed with water (which then, the collagen powder turns into a liquid collagen).The key to assessing collagen powder is through its taste, purity, and color. Not all collagen powder is created equal, and to find a high-quality collagen powder type you can take every day, you should try a few different ones and see what you like best—meaning both in taste and in ease of use.

    Collagen Tablets
    Generally one capsule or tablet provides one gram collagen (equal to 1000 mg). To get the daily serving of 6-10 grams daily, you will need to take 10 capsules/tablets daily.

    Candied Collagen / Collagen Gummies
    There are candy, gummy, confectionary alternatives for collagen-- however, they are usually made with high fructose corn syrup or other artificial sweeteners. Collagen gummy bears are often made with gelatin.
    We went with powders over tablets, capsules, gummies, and liquids as I hate the feeling and experience of swallowing pills (and to swallow ten? No thank you!) But whether it be in liquid, powder, capsule or candy form, its essence is all the same: collagen peptides. It starts off as powder, which is then added to water to become liquid collagen (which is by far the most beneficial for the body as it is absorbed most efficiently), or divided into capsule pills.
    However you consume it, the most important aspect is to ensure that you are taking it daily, and at least for 4 weeks straight, for best results.

    Hydrolysis is a fancy word to describe the process of breaking something down with water. So in this case, the large collagen compounds, will get broken down with water and enzymes into small and short chains of amino acids so that our body can actually absorb.

    Marine collagen formulated with 100% organic matcha AKA cousin of green tea. Our matcha collagen powders taste like a deep, green tea. They do not have any additives or sugars, so please mix with your favorite milks and sweeteners.


    FAQ

    We recommend around 10g to 20g daily.

    For best effects on hair and skin, please make sure to consume daily as our bodies cannot store extra amino acids overnight!

    The benefits of collagen and keratin may take up to 7 days for skin and 14 days for hair.

    Our marine collagen itself is so pure and flavorless that you would have no idea that it's made from fish!
    We needed our drinks to taste delicious, so it was important for us that you couldn't taste the collagen powder (there is often quite prominent smell in other collagen brands). We tested, tasted and vetted through hundreds before landing on our specific formula of collagen and superfoods!

    We recommend around 10g to 20g daily.
    Like all protein powders, it is more about consistency and sticking to it daily than taking too much! However, it is also important you are taking at least 10g daily!

    We recommend before any food in the morning; however, it can be taken anytime: before gym, for good night’s sleep, etc.
    For those who do not consume as much protein on daily basis, it may take your body some adjusting to, so we recommend you take your Crushed Tonic with food!

    During pregnancy

    Taking collagen supplements can be helpful during pregnancy and postpartum. Pregnant or breastfeeding women can experience brittle hair and even hair loss, so collagen can help restore hair back to health.

    As the baby grows, more and more pressure is put on your joints.
    Collagen peptides promote joint health by helping to repair joint matrix degeneration and improve long-term joint comfort and mobility, as well as helping to restore bone mineral density and support healthy bone metabolism.
    There’s a LOT of stress put on our joints as we carry the weight of growing baby.


    During breastfeeding
    The postpartum benefits of taking collagen can help with skin elasticity by helping to tighten back loosened skin on the stomach, and preventing stretch marks and hairloss.

    During breastfeeding, women are at risk of bone resorption; therefore, a daily collagen supplement may in turn reduce a woman's risk of osteoporosis later in life.

    Collagen isn't just for women— as it is with all protein, both men and women can benefit from collagen!
    Our male customers’ love Crushed Tonic for its postivie impact on hair growth and hair loss prevention (especially thickening beard growth) and athletic performance by building muscles and bones.

    Study 1
    
Method: By measuring the time and quality of skin's ability to return to the original state after stretching and pulling it using a cutometer (a skin elasticity meter).

    At week 12, results showed that regular intake led to:

  • 18% increase in skin firmness
  • 27.2% decrease in skin elasticity
  • 22.8% increase in skin hydration

  • Study 2
    
Method: By measuring the shadows cast by one's wrinkles. At week 12, results showed that regular intake led to an average of -9.73% in length of respondents' wrinkles' shadows.

    Study 3
    Method: By studying perioral and Crow’s feet wrinkles on 95 healthy 55-60 year old females.

    At week 12, results showed that regular intake led to:
  • improved skin elasticity
  • reduced facial wrinkle appearance
  • improved skin complexion homogeneity and radiance
  • decrease of the mean score of facial wrinkles

  • This study was conducted by CPCAD / Hospital of Nice (France) and biomechanical measurements of volunteers were controlled by certified dermatologists. It was performed according to French regulatory competent authority (ANSM) and approved by the local Ethical Committee (CPP).

    Study 4
    Method: By measuring the degree of deformation and the time required for the skin to return to its original state.

    At week 12, results showed that regular intake led to:
  • improved skin elasticity
  • decreased links
  • improved skin complexion homogeneity and radiance

  • The Cutometer® DUAL probe (Courage and Kazhaka, Köln, Germany) using a suction method measured a deformation perpendicular to the skin surface. A negative pressure of 450 mbars was applied to the skin through the probe for 2 seconds, followed by a relaxation period of 2 seconds. This cycle was performed 5 times.

    Matcha Marine Collagen

    $40 $45
    Hydrolyzed Peptides
    175G or 30 Sticks
    Halal + Kosher Certified
    0 Sugar, 35MG of Caffeine
    gidf serving matcha collagenAn image of Crushed Tonic's Marine collagen x Matcha Crush with 30 Drink Sticks in a Black Canisterimprovement of the skin texturewrinkles decreased t12 weeksThe image is a collage of testimonials praising the effectiveness of crushed tonic collagen. Each testimonial showcases positive customer feedback, emphasizing the product’s benefits.

    Pescaterian

    All-Natural

    10g of Protein

    Clinically Proven

    Made in USA

    NON-GMO

    Before & After

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    Wrinkles

    Crows Feet

    "30% Decrease in Look of Wrinkles"

    12 Weeks of Collagen

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    Acne

    Scarring

    "Reduction of Acne Scars"

    12 Weeks of Collagen

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    Thicker Hair

    Follicle Support

    "35% Increase in Hair Growth"

    24 Weeks of Collagen & Keratin

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    Eczema

    Rosacea

    "Increase in Skin Homogeneity and Color"

    12 Weeks of Collagen

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    Wrinkles

    "Keratin Rebuilds Base of Skin, Leading to Fewer Wrinkles Associated with Collagen Degradation"

    14 Days of Keratin Capsules

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    Hair Loss

    Hair Growth

    "Strengthens Hair Follicles and Anchoring of Hair Bulbs"

    14 Days of Keratin Capsules

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    Texture

    "Supple, Glowing Skin"

    8 Weeks of Collagen

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    Dark Circles

    Hollowed Eyes

    "Plumper Skin"

    8 Weeks of Collagen

    Customer Reviews

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    Rachel Morones (US)
    Fantastic

    Great taste and texture. It’s basically like I’m just drinking high grade matcha as opposed to any collagen supplement.

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    gracie k. (US)
    <3

    It's absolutely delicious. I was worried about being able to taste the collagen. But the matcha flavor is so good. I was relieved when I could only taste the matcha.

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    Shania

    Good so far

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    Hannah (US)
    Perfect for the morning!

    This is now my go-to morning drink

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    Abby

    The powder is easily dissolvable and has a lovely neutral matcha flavor. I can’t wait to see results:)

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    Allison

    Mixes perfectly with my greens and actually makes them taste better.

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    Jacqueline Arellano (US)
    Customer service is amazing

    Ordered has been delivered. I tracked the item and it says “ March 7- pre-shipment, USPS awaiting item”.

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    Sophia Ferretti (US)
    Love this stuff

    My skin and hair have never been better❤️ and the matcha was also delicious. repurchasing for sure

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    Abigail McCleery

    Matcha Collagen Marine Crushes

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    Alexis

    Strong flavor
    But great results. I saw better skin after just a week of using this. I feel like my skin has a slight glow to it and my acne is almost Completely cleared up.

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    Rachel Morones (US)
    Fantastic

    Great taste and texture. It’s basically like I’m just drinking high grade matcha as opposed to any collagen supplement.

    g
    gracie k. (US)
    <3

    It's absolutely delicious. I was worried about being able to taste the collagen. But the matcha flavor is so good. I was relieved when I could only taste the matcha.

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    Shania

    Good so far

    H
    Hannah (US)
    Perfect for the morning!

    This is now my go-to morning drink

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    Abby

    The powder is easily dissolvable and has a lovely neutral matcha flavor. I can’t wait to see results:)

    A
    Allison

    Mixes perfectly with my greens and actually makes them taste better.

    J
    Jacqueline Arellano (US)
    Customer service is amazing

    Ordered has been delivered. I tracked the item and it says “ March 7- pre-shipment, USPS awaiting item”.

    S
    Sophia Ferretti (US)
    Love this stuff

    My skin and hair have never been better❤️ and the matcha was also delicious. repurchasing for sure

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    Abigail McCleery

    Matcha Collagen Marine Crushes

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    Alexis

    Strong flavor
    But great results. I saw better skin after just a week of using this. I feel like my skin has a slight glow to it and my acne is almost Completely cleared up.