{"id":9475,"date":"2026-05-27T09:58:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T09:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collagenstory.com\/nizona-uat\/?p=9475"},"modified":"2026-06-25T10:20:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T10:20:41","slug":"collagen-peptide-trends-and-facts-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collagenstory.com\/nizona-uat\/2026\/05\/27\/collagen-peptide-trends-and-facts-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Collagen Peptide trends and facts in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"
Collagen<\/b>\u00a0is a peptide found naturally in our body which is the main component of connective tissues. It makes up approximately 30% of the body’s protein which can be found in the skin, bones, cartilages and tendons. When we start to age, our collagen production slows down which affects the skin health and our connective tissues which leads to various ailments. Collagen is a vital component in keeping ourselves healthy and young.<\/div>\n

Here are the Trends & Interesting facts of Collagen in Japan:<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Japan is a very mature collagen peptide market today. Consumers can choose hundreds of products ranging from drinks, tablets, powders, jellies, capsules, etc. Even though Japan is a very mature market, collagen peptide still continues to develop and enter into new markets and applications.<\/div>\n
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Although gelatin is an ancient ingredient, collagen peptide has been around only since the 2nd half of the 20th century developed particularly in Japan. It entered the mainstream health and beauty industry in Japan about 20 years ago as a specialized ingredient. When people who consumed collagen peptide started to realize improvements in their skin, it prompted an array of research widely available today.<\/div>\n
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In March 2017, the Japan National Broadcasting Agency (NHK) issued a TV program featuring new discoveries and uses of collagen peptide. The points featured about collagen were as mentioned below:<\/div>\n
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Collagen peptide does not only have an effect on the skin but also can be used as\u00a0cure for bedsores<\/b>\u00a0and for various\u00a0skin wounds\u00a0<\/b>and any other damage caused by exposure to heat, dry environment, UV rays, etc.<\/div>\n

Collagen can cure blood pressure and joints problems.<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Collagen is a very effective nutritional supplement recommended for elderly people because they particularly suffer from the problems associated with collagen deficit such as loss of muscle (sarcopenia), decreased bone density and joint problems in addition to skin issues and overall nutritional deficit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The TV program also highlighted a study made at the Medical Hospital of the Faculty of Medicine of Ehime University (Japan) led by Dr. Michiya Igase. The study found a correlation between the ingestion of collagen peptide and the health of blood vessels and concluded that 20% of the blood vessels are collagen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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As a result of this program, the sales of collagen peptide rose suddenly. Main collagen players are trying to cope with the demand even in the domestic market, which has been known to be traditionally very stable and steady.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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All Japanese makers of food products expect the demand of collagen to increase. This has resulted in the makers to introduce collagen in forms of collagen products, for which they have applied for a certification of the product as a Food with Function Claims (FFC). This is a new category of food products recognized by the Food Labeling Act of Japan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Another revolutionary trend is that collagen has started to penetrate in the sports industry. The below points have opened a new frontier of uses that will further increase the market of collagen:<\/div>\n
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Collagen has started to be recommended by trainers in sports industry as treatment for sports related injuries in addition to support for joints.<\/div>\n
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Consumption of collagen peptide is increasingly being used as an alternative source of protein (95% pure protein<\/b>\u00a0content). The effects of collagen peptide last longer than whey protein.<\/div>\n
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According to a survey by the Journal of Health & Beauty Industry, collagen peptide is the 2nd most popular health ingredient in Japan. Recommended concentration of collagen peptide in Japan for daily consumption is 5g. The usual sources of collagen peptide in Japan are fish and pigs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Our company\u00a0Nizona Corporation<\/b>\u00a0specializes in developing \u2018private brand\u2019 healthcare, wellness and beauty products – All\u00a0MADE IN JAPAN<\/b>.\u00a0Nizona Collagen peptide<\/b>\u00a0is 100% pure marine collagen. The protein content in our collagen peptide is in between 90% – 95%. We are a US FDA approved company and we are currently exporting collagen products to more than twenty countries.<\/div>\n
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Based on our experience and above trends, it will not be wrong to claim that collagen is the most vital component after water for human body!<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Collagen\u00a0is a peptide found naturally in our body which is the main component of connective tissues. It makes up approximately 30% of the body’s protein which can be found in the skin, bones, cartilages and tendons. When we start to age, our collagen production slows down which affects the skin health and our connective tissues … <\/p>\n

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