Unlocking the Potential of Gelatin & Collagen for Over a Century

September 9, 2020 - From ideation to scale-up and commercialization, Nitta Gelatin North America is your go-to partner for collagen and gelatin ingredients. Looking for functional proteins for sports nutrition, healthy aging, or beauty-from-within formulations? Nitta's Wellnex collagen peptides boast over a decade of research, and double blind, human clinical trials supporting safety and efficacy. Click the video to learn more!

July 24th, 2020 - Nitta Gelatin NA Inc., as part of the GMIA (Gelatin Manufacturers Institute of America) is now a proud supporter of GROW, a newly formed working group dedicated to raising awareness of the benefits of gelatin and collagen peptides. Click here to learn more about GROW.

July 14, 2020 - Joint health, metabolic support, cognitive function - these are often major concerns for North America's growing senior populations. As more Western consumers begin to value the connection between dietary choices and physical well-being, the number of functional food offerings geared towards seniors continues to expand. Wellnex collagen peptides are highly functional proteins backed by clinical studies supporting their ability to support healthy aging. Read more about the benefits, and formulation opportunities, of Wellnex collagen peptides in July's Prepared Foods R&D Applications...

July 07, 2020 – A recent double-blind, randomized, active-controlled human study, published in the Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism, investigates the effects of 5g daily Wellnex collagen peptides on fasting blood glucose, HbA1c levels, and insulin sensitivity, over a 90 day study period, in conjunction with standard therapy. These exciting findings demonstrate the potential role of Wellnex collagen peptides as an add-on nutritional supplement for the support of healthy blood sugar metabolism. Read the full scientific study here.

Aligned with our core value of “Connect and Create,” Nitta Gelatin North America places the safety and well-being of our teammates, vendors and customers above all else. In light of recent events associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Nitta Gelatin would like to take the opportunity to provide an update in the ways we are keeping our supply chain strong, and our communities safe. As one of the many essential suppliers operating during this national emergency, Nitta Gelatin is dedicated to continuously providing the highest quality...

TERMIS-AM Annual Conference & Exhibition, a world-leading interactive community in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, will be held this December 2-5 in Orlando, Florida at the Loews Sapphire Falls Resort Universal Orlando™. As a proud sponsor, Nitta Gelatin will be showcasing recent advances in its beMatrix™ line of biomedical gelatin. Stop by booth #209 to learn more about our product offerings!

The health benefits of fish collagen peptides are well-established, with an ever-growing body of clinical studies confirming their safety and efficacy for skin and joint support. Nitta Gelatin is excited to announce the addition of wild-caught marine collagen peptides to their Wellnex fish collagen product portfolio in late 2019. Call or email us today for more details on our new wild-caught, cold-water marine product lineup!

Nitta Gelatin NA is proud to highlight new product lines including XactSet gelatin, gelatin designed for starchless gummy manufacturing, in the latest issue of Food&Drink International digital and print editions. Read more here

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January, 2019, Toon, Japan – Nitta Gelatin, in a collaboration with Ehime University Graduate School of Medicine, published findings from a recent double-blind, placebo-controlled human clinical study investigating the effect of porcine collagen peptide supplementation on cardiovascular health in older individuals. This promising study found that daily supplementation with porcine collagen peptides (2.5g/daily for 12 weeks) resulted in a significant reduction in baPWV (brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity), a well-known predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Click here to read the full article. Supplementation...

September 2018- Nitta Gelatin's Wellnex brand of collagen peptides are clinically proven to improve skin's tone and texture, leading to a more youthful, rested appearance. Nutraceuticals World Magazine investigates what makes collagen so appealing to the "beauty from within" market in the September, 2108 article The Beauty of Collagen.  "As more consumers recognize the link between proper nutrition and good health, including appearance of hair, skin, and nails, collagen has gained popularity as an ideal beauty and healthy aging ingredient with versatile range for product...