What is Kakadu plum?
Kakadu plum (Terminalia ferdinandiana), also called the gubinge, is a flowering plant that is native to Australia. It grows in the tropical woodlands of north-western Australia. Kakadu plum has been used as a traditional bush food and bush medicine for millennia. The fruit has especially high levels of vitamin C.
What is collagen?
Collagen is a structural property, making up over 75% of our skin and giving it shape. Collagen acts like a glue within the body – working to strengthen elasticity, as well as aiding the replacement of dead skin cells. Collagen is the essential nutrient that enables active skin care, healthy hair and strong nails.
What type of collagen is it?
Our natural marine collagen peptide capsules contain Type I collagen which is the best of the 3 collagen types for active skin care renewal.
What is the collagen made from?
Wild Atlantic codfish (Gadus morhua)
Is the fish sustainable?
Yes, our natural collagen is made from fish that are fully sustainable. Each batch of the wild caught cod has a Catch certificate / Producer declaration. We can trace each batch back to the fishing vessel that caught the fish.
Is this collagen tested for metals?
Yes, each batch of our collagen is tested against the EU and Australia/New Zealand standard for heavy metals and is passed as safe for consumption.
Can I buy vegan collagen?
No, natural collagen always has an animal origin.
Do the collagen capsules smell fishy?
No, they are odourless, no taste, no mess capsules.
How does natural marine collagen differ?
Wild marine collagen is superior to farmed collagen. Marine collagen has higher absorption and bioavailability, due to its smaller particle size. Collagen from fish is absorbed up to 1.5 times more efficiently in the body than collagen from other animals such as beef.
How does Kakadu plum differ from my vitamin C supplement?
Most vitamin C supplements on the market use synthetic vitamin C or ascorbic acid. The majority of this synthetic Vitamin C is originally derived from GMO corn and processed with chemicals like acetone.
Synthetic Vitamin C is simply a stripped down, isolated version of vitamin C; devoid of the micro-nutrients, dietary fibre and phytochemicals that are found in vitamin-rich wholefoods.
Rare by Nature Kakadu plum capsules contain only the flesh of the fruit, not the seed and the husks. The plums are delicately air-dried to preserve nutrients and then milled into a powder and encapsulated.
No fillers, no additives. 100% Organic Kakadu Plum, an organic vitamin C powder with nothing added or taken away.
Why is vitamin C important for collagen synthesis?
Vitamin C is important for the activation of two key enzymes, which are needed for natural collagen synthesis, which starts inside the cell. Without vitamin C (and also iron), the function of the enzymes is inactivated, and natural collagen cannot be formed.
Can I take this while pregnant?
If pregnant or breastfeeding we recommend speaking with your healthcare professional before consuming any new supplements.
Why take collagen in a capsule format?
Capsules give you the perfect dose every time; release the collagen slowly for maximum absorption; have no unpleasant taste; require no preparation and leave no mess.
How much collagen does my body need each day?
Clinical trials show that doses as low as 0.9 grams per day are effective in reducing skin ageing.
What is the daily serving size of this collagen?
4 x Rare by Nature capsules per day = 2,100 mg of pure collagen.
How much vitamin C does my body need each day?
The recommended daily requirement for an adult is 90 mg.
What is the daily serving size of vitamin C?
The recommended daily serve of 2 x Rare by Nature Kakadu plum capsules contains 112 mg of organic vitamin C powder.
What is the daily serving size of Kakadu Plum?
2 capsules per day = 112 mg of pure Kakadu plum powder (equivalent to 1,120 mg of fresh Kakadu plum fruit).
Any allergens?
Yes – the raw collagen capsules include fish.
How long will these products last?
One month if you consume based on our recommended daily dose. 4 collagen capsules and 2 Kakadu plum capsules per day.
What is the shelf life of these products?
The shelf-life of both products is 36 months from date of manufacture.
WHAT ARE ‘DMS COORDINATES’?
DMS = Degrees, Minutes and Seconds.
This is a numerical way of specifying a geographic location. It is based on the location's latitude and longitude.
We display ingredient DMS coordinates on the packaging of each Rare by Nature product. You can copy the DMS into your internet browser to see the area of origin.
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