FAQ

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Results can and will vary for each individual. Your age does determine the results. The products are designed to smooth and refine wrinkles on top of a good lifestyle and other treatments such as facials. Our evidence shows that most results are seen within 8 weeks of taking the supplements daily.

Ideally, take the products for a minimum of three months to maximise cellular turnover and optimise results. We recommend the products be taken continually for long term skin benefits.

Fortunately, if you stop using the products the effects will last for a period of time – how long is really determined by your age, genetics and skin quality at the time. Your body will need continual collagen support as you age, so we recommend you aim to take Collagen Ultimate + most days of your life especially for people over the age of 35 when collagen is obviously declining.

We suggest you take the Intrametica products whenever you like. They are gentle to the stomach so you can take them when you wake up or after breakfast, lunch, or dinner. You can even take them before bed. The most important thing is that you take them when you remember and ideally daily. They are delicious and super easy to add into water or a smoothie for breakfast.

Collagen Ultimate+

Dosage: 1tsp twice daily or 2tsp once daily in 200-300ml of water. We have found that this product may be taken on an empty stomach without any problems, for most people. Clinical feedback is that this product may also be taken during pregnancy and lactation to support collagen production and antioxidant status. Please consult the Melbourne Natural Medicine Clinic if you have any questions relating to this or if you would like to discuss your personal experience.

Purify Body Cleanse

Dosage: 1tsp twice daily or 2tsp once daily in 200-300ml of water after food. We have found this formula is best taken after food with room temperature water or added to coconut water or your favourite smoothie. Due to the gentle yet powerful cleansing ingredients in this amazing blend some people may need something in their tummy first to get the digestion moving prior to taking this formulation.

Because of the cleansing properties of this formula, we do not recommend taking it during pregnancy or lactation.

Toned Protein Boost

Dosage: 2tbs in water or smoothie any time. Toned Protein Boost may be taken on an empty stomach and is great when combined with your favourite smoothie blend.

This formulation is a great additional protein supplement that can be blended with your favourite fruits or veggies during pregnancy and lactation.

Did you know that taking a quality protein supplement prior to bed at night can reduce your cravings and caloric intake the next day? Great for people looking to watch their weight and manage sugar cravings! It also can help with sleep! Yes, protein contains tryptophan and studies show protein prior to bedtime can actually support healthy sleep patterns!

We believe that dosing should be based on a personalised approach to your individual needs which are also in line with the clinical and therapeutic evidence available for the ingredients.

The baseline health of your skin is a good place to start when trying to figure out how much of the product you need to take.  For, example, if you are 25 with relatively good skin and you eat well and stay out of the sun, you may only need one serve a day to maintain your skin from within.  However, if you are 55 and smoke, have sun-damage and limited access to a variety of fresh wholesome foods then you may need a little more support.

We have come up with a guide based on our clinical experience as to what you may need based on your age or whether you may need to take a treatment versus maintenance approach to achieving your optimal skin wellness.  As always, we are here for you so feel free to make an appointment with our expert Naturopathic Clinicians at Melbourne Natural Medicine Clinic,  if you would like to discuss your health in more detail.

 

Collagen Ultimate+

Daily Dose Recommendation is based on rounded metric teaspoon (5g)

Age	Maintenance	Treatment
20 - 30 years	1 tsp	2 tsp
31+ years	2 tsp	2 tsp twice daily for 8 weeks minimum
During Pregnancy & Lactation	2 tsp	2 tsp
Post Pregnancy & Lactation	2 tsp	2 tsp twice daily for 8 weeks minimum

 

Purify Body Cleanse

Daily Dose Recommendation is based on flat metric teaspoon (6g)

Age	Maintenance	Treatment
16 - 30 years	1 tsp twice daily after food or 2 tsp once daily	1 tsp twice daily after food or 2 tsp once daily
31+ years	1 tsp twice daily after food or 2 tsp once daily	1 tsp twice daily after food or 2 tsp once daily
During Pregnancy & Lactation	Should be avoided at this time
Post Pregnancy & Lactation	1 tsp twice daily after food or 2 tsp once daily	1 tsp twice daily after food or 2 tsp once daily

 

Toned Protein Boost

Daily Dose Recommendation is based on rounded metric tablespoon (20g)

Age	Maintenance	Treatment
16 - 30 years	2 tbs	2 tbs
31+ years	2 tbs	2 tbs
During Pregnancy & Lactation	2 tbs	2 tbs
Post Pregnancy & Lactation	2 tbs	2 tbs

Each product offers a different effect. They are designed to blend together but this is not essential. Check out the health, beauty and fitness recommendations on each product use, and what is most suitable for you.

	Collagen  Ultimate+	Purify  Body Cleanse	Toned  Protein  Boost
Gluten Free	x	x	x
Dairy Free	x	x	x
Nut Free	x	x
Soy Free	x		x
Low FODMAP	x	x	x
Additive Free	x	x	x
Vegan		x
Vegetarian		x
Paleo	x	x	x

If you have a known allergic allergy or anaphylaxis to any of the ingredients in the products we do not advise they are consumed. Should a customer wish to try the products, it is done at their own risk and it’s recommended to be under the supervision of a trained health care professional.

We encourage you to look at the expiry label on your product and use within that time. Typically, they should be used within two years. Once opened use within three months. If kept in the Miron Glass Preserving Caddie – they should definitely last three plus months. Always use a clean dry spoon when dispensing your products to keep the product dry and free from contaminants.

Intrametica have chosen sustainable sourced collagen peptides to ensure our products are not impacting our oceans. An exponential amount of collagen is used world wide for the numerous health benefits collagen can provide to humans. Is it not such a bad thing to purchase collagen that supports the health of our ocean when after all it is proven that the collagen we source is clean, not genetically modified nor contains heavy metals and other unwanted contaminants.

It is our belief that not only is sustainable farming more environmentally friendly because it can take pressure off over-fished areas and allow depleted wild fish populations to return, it is also clean and the supply source has less detriment to the environment than wild caught fishing.

Wild caught fishing versus sustainable farmed fishing. What does wild caught mean? It certainly doesn’t mean that there is a person in boat fishing the ocean using a few hooks or lines at a time. Typically wild caught involves thousands of lines and thousands of hooks raping our over fished oceans, which has a huge impact on our environment and the oceans habitat. According to the Monetary Bay Aquarium Seafood watch, which is an excellent resource for seafood recommendations and the environment, describe wild caught fish to include all the fish and seafood caught in nets, traps, or with fishing lines. Unfortunately accidental catch of unwanted species is a major concern in wild caught fishing practices. Species such as dolphins, sharks and numerous over fished species are caught on these lines, nets or traps. Ocean habitat damage from fishing gear is also a major issue with wild caught fish.

Overfishing, lack of effective management, and our own consumption habits are just a few factors contributing to a decline in wild fish populations. Evidence of these problems abounds. Fish that’s been caught or farmed in environmentally sustainable ways is far more environmentally friendly. Consumers play an important role in shaping the future and health of our ocean.

The Collagen peptides use in Collagen Ultimate+ and Toned Protein Boost is from sustainably sourced farmed fish, which complies with stringent requirements for raw material selection, production processes and quality testing. The collagen hydrolysates are in compliance with the requirements laid down in regulation (EC) No 178/2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, as well as with Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs, Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin, and Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 on microbiological criteria for foodstuffs. Consequently, establishments producing gelatins including collagen hydrolysates must be approved according to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin.

The Collagen peptides are derived exclusively from skins and / or bones of healthy farmed fish (scientific name of fish species used: Oreochromis spp., tilapia spp. Or lates calcarifer) which have been found fit for human consumption. Our Collagen peptides are not derived from any genetically modified (GM) material or Nano- engineered material. As a result, there is no risk of contamination by GM material. Genetically modified organisms have not been used in the manufacture of our collagen peptides nor have they been in contact with genetically modified organisms. The Collagen peptides are Halal certified, free from heavy metals, pesticides and antibiotics. Intrametica have chosen an environmentally friendly sustainable source of collagen peptides to supply our skin with a high quality, clinically research and evidenced based collagen which impacts the environment in less of a manner to wild caught fishing practices.