The fish one
Fish elastin peptides
Often from bonito fish. The kind used in the few small studies.
Good for: Skin
What variations of elastin peptides exist?
The stretchy protein that lets skin and blood vessels spring back. Supplements supply it broken into small pieces, but research is very limited. It comes in 3 forms, and they aren't all the same. Here's how they differ.
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The fish one
Fish elastin peptides
Often from bonito fish. The kind used in the few small studies.
Good for: Skin
The beef or pork one
Bovine or porcine elastin peptides
From beef or pork connective tissue. Less studied than fish elastin.
Usually skip
- The cream one (Elastin in skin creams)Too big to soak into your skin. Mostly works as a moisturizer.
Spotting a good one on the shelf
Look for
- Look for 'Fish elastin peptides' on the label (the fish one)
Watch out for
- The label doesn't say if it comes from fish, beef, or pork
- No outside testing for heavy metals
Check with your provider first if…
- You're allergic to fish (fish elastin)
- You have kidney disease or eat a low-protein diet for health reasons
- You're pregnant or breastfeeding (not well studied)
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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.