Written by Peter G. Chiarelli, Ph.D.
Co-inventor of SimplySEA™ Jellyfish Collagen Peptides
Lack of Transparency
Unknown sourcing. Extensive processing and chemical treatments. Contaminants. Additives and fillers. Bold marketing claims. The list goes on while consumers and formulators are left trying to separate science and quality from branding.
One question we hear often is,
“Is SimplySEA™ Type 0 or Type X or simply jellyfish collagen?”
What Does the Science Say?
Traditional collagen types such as Type I, II, and III were established as researchers discovered and characterized different collagens found in various animals and human tissues. These classifications are widely recognized within the scientific community.
Jellyfish are inherently different. As invertebrates, they produce a unique form of collagen that does not fit neatly into traditional collagen classifications. Because of this, some researchers proposed the term “Type 0 collagen” when describing jellyfish collagen.
Importantly, “Type 0” is not a universally accepted collagen category. It is a descriptive term that appears in some scientific literature, but it is not recognized as a standard collagen type in the same way as Types I, II, or III. This does not make jellyfish collagen better or worse. It simply makes it different.
At JellyCoUSA, we believe consumers deserve transparency and facts, not buzzwords:
- Jellyfish collagen comes from an invertebrate source, making it fundamentally different from cow, pig, or fish collagen.
- Its structure is unique, which is why researchers have debated how it should be classified.
- It can be processed into collagen peptides for skincare, personal care, nutraceutical, and research applications.
- The raw material is naturally soft. Think jellyfish versus cowhide. One is mostly water and gelatinous tissue, the other is dense protective skin. That difference matters when it comes to processing.
Ask the Important Questions
The most important question isn’t whether a collagen is called “Type 0,” “Type X,” or something else entirely. Instead, consumers and formulators should ask:
- Is the company transparent about its ingredient?
- Where was it sourced?
- How was it processed?
- Does the product contain additives, fillers?
- Are the claims backed by science?
For us, the answer is simple.
SimplySEA™ Jellyfish Collagen Peptides is harvested from 100% Georgia jellyfish and manufactured Georgia and we’re proud of it. Engineered over eight years of university research with transparency in mind and marketed with respect for the science rather than buzzwords. This is where premium quality collagen lives.
The collagen industry may be the Wild West, but it doesn’t have to be. Formulate with 100% USA collagen from jellyfish because at JellyCoUSA we believe transparency is the standard.
That’s The JellyCo way. Learn more about jellyfish collagen today.
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Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. SimplySEA™ is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We encourage consumers to review available scientific literature and make informed decisions based on evidence, transparency, and their individual needs.
