Most supplement brands won't tell you where their ingredients actually come from. Here's the complete journey of our marine collagen—from Korean waters to your morning routine.
Why Korean Waters?
Korea's deep-sea fishing industry is recognized globally for quality and sustainability. The waters are cold, clean, and nutrient-rich. These conditions produce fish with superior collagen density and purity.
We source exclusively from wild-caught deep-sea fish in Korean waters. No farm-raised fish. No antibiotics. No hormones. Fish are processed immediately after catch to preserve collagen integrity.
The Fish We Use
Our collagen comes from cod, pollock, and salmon caught in deep Korean waters. They have naturally high collagen content in their skin and scales. Their amino acid profiles are optimal for human absorption. And these species are abundant and sustainably harvested.
We're using parts that would otherwise be discarded. Skin and scales typically end up as waste. By extracting collagen from these byproducts, we're turning waste into a premium supplement.
From Catch to Extraction
Within 24 hours of catch, fish are brought to certified processing facilities on the Korean coast. Skin and scales are immediately separated and cleaned. The extraction begins while the material is still fresh.
Fresh is critical. The longer fish byproducts sit, the more the collagen structure degrades. The extraction uses enzymatic hydrolysis—not harsh chemicals. Enzymes gently break down the collagen while maintaining the amino acid structure your body needs.
Quality Testing in Korea
Before anything leaves Korea, it's tested. Every batch undergoes rigorous quality control. Testing includes purity analysis, heavy metal screening, and peptide size verification.
Korea has platinum-grade standards for marine supplements. Our collagen is tested for mercury, lead, cadmium, and other contaminants. We also test the collagen peptides for molecular weight distribution. We confirm that 95% are in the optimal absorption range.
If a batch doesn't meet specifications, it doesn't move forward.
Why We Manufacture in the US
Here's where we differ from most brands. We source the premium raw material from Korea, then manufacture in FDA-certified facilities in the United States.
Korean collagen quality with American manufacturing standards and oversight. Our US facility is cGMP certified—that's Current Good Manufacturing Practice, the FDA's strict quality system for dietary supplements. These aren't suggestions. They're legally enforced requirements.
What cGMP Certification Means
Every step of production is documented. Every batch is traceable. Every employee is trained and qualified. The facility undergoes regular FDA inspections.
Records are kept for at least one year past product expiration. This means we can trace any bottle back to the specific batch of Korean collagen, the exact production date, and every test result along the way.
Triple Testing Protocol
By the time a bottle reaches you, the collagen has been tested three times. First in Korea after extraction. Second when it arrives in the US. Third after final formulation.
We don't just trust Korean testing—we verify it. Before any Korean collagen goes into production, our US lab runs additional tests. Identity verification. Purity testing. Microbiological screening.
Final batch testing includes collagen concentration verification, pH testing, microbiological safety, and stability testing. Each batch must pass every test before distribution.
Why Liquid Formulation
We chose liquid over powder for immediate bioavailability. Liquid collagen is pre-dissolved and ready for absorption. Your digestive system doesn't have to work to break down powder particles.
The formulation suspends collagen peptides in purified water with stabilizers. Everything added is food-grade and FDA-approved. No artificial preservatives. No unnecessary fillers.
Complete Traceability
Every bottle has a lot number. That lot number connects to specific Korean fishing batches, extraction dates, US production dates, and test results.
If you asked us to prove where the collagen in your bottle came from, we could show you documentation back to the specific Korean processing facility. That's the level of transparency we maintain. FDA requires it, and we exceed those requirements.
Sustainability & Ethics
Korean fishing operations follow strict sustainability protocols. Using fish byproducts—skin and scales that would be waste—makes this one of the most sustainable collagen sources available.
Compare this to bovine collagen, which requires raising cattle specifically for hides. The environmental footprint isn't even close. We also don't use shark collagen (declining populations) or tilapia (farm-raised with antibiotics). Quality and ethics matter.
What We Don't Do
We don't cut the collagen with fillers. Some brands mix in maltodextrin or additives to increase volume. Our collagen is pure hydrolyzed peptides.
We don't skip testing to save money. Every batch gets the full protocol, even though it adds cost and time. We don't use farm-raised fish with antibiotics and GMO feed.
The Cost of Quality
Premium Korean sourcing and triple testing aren't cheap. FDA-certified US manufacturing adds overhead. Comprehensive testing adds time and expense.
We could source cheaper collagen from unknown waters. We could use overseas facilities with lower standards. We could test less frequently. But then we'd be selling a different product.
The whole point is providing collagen you can trust. That requires investment in sourcing, manufacturing, and quality control.
Verification You Can Check
Our Korean suppliers provide documentation. Sustainable fishing certifications. Heavy metal testing results. Processing facility certifications. Our US facility's cGMP certification is public record. FDA inspection reports are available.
We're not asking you to trust blindly. We're giving you the ability to verify every claim we make about sourcing and quality.
Why This Transparency Is Rare
Most supplement brands buy white-label products from manufacturers who won't disclose ingredient origins. The brand doesn't actually know where their collagen comes from.
We built our supply chain differently. Direct relationships with Korean processors. US manufacturing we control. Testing protocols we design and enforce. This transparency costs more and takes more work. But it's the only way to guarantee quality from ocean to bottle.
The Bottom Line
Your collagen comes from wild-caught fish in clean Korean waters. It's extracted using gentle enzymatic processes. It's tested three times—in Korea, upon US arrival, and after final formulation.
Manufacturing happens in an FDA-certified cGMP facility in the United States. Every batch is traceable. Every bottle meets strict quality standards. This is what real quality looks like—not marketing buzzwords, but documented processes, certifications, and testing.
From ocean to bottle, we know exactly where your collagen comes from and can prove it.
