Edible jellyfish contain a large amount of collagen in their mesoglea, a gelatinous layer between the internal and external layers of their body structure. The amino acids in collagen support human brain cells and protect against aging from light and skin damage from excessive ultraviolet sunlight. They have also been studied to support the innate immune system by promoting cytokine production and phagocytosis activity of macrophages.
Jellyfish collagen is the only collagen that contains all twenty essential and “non-essential” amino acids. This makes it a complete source of protein. Amino acids regulate almost every biochemical reaction in the body.
One of the most fascinating benefits of consuming jellyfish collagen is its effects on the brain. Neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers our brains use, are made up of amino acids. Larger neurotransmitters are multiple amino acids bound together that form neuropeptides, such as endorphins, which improve our mood.
It also contains minerals that support overall brain function, including potassium, sodium, phosphorus, chloride, copper, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, iron, sulfur and silicon. It contains calcium-binding proteins that can help prevent neuronal damage and cognitive decline.
The amino acids most commonly found in Jellyfish Jolt are glutamic acid, serine and tryptophan. These three play crucial roles in regulating the gut-brain-immune axis and are building blocks for serotonin, the gut barrier and the enteric and central nervous system.
The benefits of jellyfish collagen are enormous. “Jellyfish collagen is also called collagen type 0 because of its similarity to multiple collagen types…” (Ahmed, et al. 2021). It holds up to 200% more water than other collagens on the market. Jellyfish Jolt is truly in a class of its own.
