What happens if I stop taking marine collagen—will I lose the benefits?Updated 2 months ago

Think of collagen as the “bricks” that keep your body’s structure—skin, joints, bones—strong and stable. As we age, our natural collagen production declines by about 1% each year. Supplementing with collagen peptides has been shown to help keep things well-repaired by doing two things:

• Supplying highly bioavailable building blocks used in your body’s collagen synthesis (production)

• Stimulating additional collagen synthesis

If you’ve been supplementing with collagen for some time and then stop:

• No Immediate Loss: you won’t suddenly lose any benefits you’ve built up.

• Long-Term Wear and Tear: Over time, normal wear and tear will catch up if you’re no longer supplying your body with sufficient building blocks.

• Still Ahead: All else equal, you’ll remain better off than someone who never supplemented at all—like a building that’s been at least partially maintained versus one that’s been neglected for a long time.

Ultimately, if you’ve noticed stronger joints or healthier-looking skin, continuing collagen peptide supplementation will help you sustain those benefits.