Ovitage®: The breakthrough in sheep science

A proprietary bioactive protein platform engineered for women’s health.

Novel source & process

Ovitage® is a novel protein from a novel source.
Ovitage® Peptides are upcycled from whole ovine (sheep) skin, a by-product typically discarded or considered an environmentally challenging waste stream.

Through our proprietary upcycling technology, Ovitage® isolates all key structural proteins from sheepskin, not just collagen I and III.

Unique composition

Sheep skin contains over four times the follicle density of cow hide. This natural difference results in significantly higher levels of cystine and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) than conventional sources like bovine, marine, or porcine proteins. This ensures a more efficient, bioactive protein source for targeted nutrition.

Intellectual property

This breakthrough process is the subject of pending patents, including US 63/808,077, US 18/862,274, and NZ patent application 820890. This unique raw material supply and proprietary IP provides a clear competitive advantage in the functional foods market.

Ovitage® explained: The science behind next-gen collagen with Dr. Rob Kelly

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The Science Behind Ovitage® Complexes

Ovitage® collagen:
Complete structural protein complex

This complex contains all the structural proteins found in sheep skin and is rich in amino acids either absent or only present in low concentrations in conventional collagen. Crucially, this includes cystine, which is essential for the structure and health of hair, skin and nails, and BCAAs, which help support lean muscle mass development.

Cystine-rich peptides increase Collagen IV production in the skin, enhancing firmness and elasticity, and strengthening hair follicles to help reduce hair loss. Cystine also supports glutathione and taurine production, improving recovery and antioxidant defence following exercise.

Ovitage® biome:
Gut health and peri-menopause strength

This complex is rich in specific amino acids and microbiome-supporting New Zealand kiwifruit, helping the body respond to the multiple challenges of perimenopause - from gut health and inflammation to hair loss, skin vitality, mood and cognitive clarity.

Cystine-rich peptides increase Collagen IV production, strengthening hair follicles to help reduce hair loss, while also supporting tissue healing in the gut to improve gut health. Cystine also supports glutathione and taurine production, improving anti-inflammatory action and stress response. 

Ovitage® kinetic:
Lean muscle and GLP-1 support

This is a rapidly absorbable, high-quality protein source rich in BCAAs and cystine-rich peptides. Produced through enzyme hydrolysis, it results in faster digestion and absorption, helping to counter the slower gastrointestinal processing common with GLP-1 treatments.

Ovitage. Kinetic contains twice the concentration of BCAAs compared to standard collagen. Cystine-rich peptides help maintain lean muscle and the high cystine content naturally enhances glutathione production, which protects against acute and chronic tissue and gastrointestinal stress.

Ovitage® Metabolic+:
Cognitive & metabolic health, post-menopause support

This formulation combines our proprietary ovine protein with a bioactive cGP peptide extract from New Zealand blackcurrant. The synergy enhances brain function, metabolic health, vascular performance, and muscle maintenance.

High cystine-rich peptides improve glucose clearance and insulin sensitivity. Glutamate plays a vital role in maintaining healthy brain function following menopause, while cGP helps normalise IGF-1 levels and has been shown to enhance memory, cognition and neural resilience.

Ovitage® bioactive keratin peptides (BKP™)
next generation keratin technology

BKP™ is a by-product of the patented Ovitage® upcycling process. It delivers specific bioactive peptides that help restore, protect and regenerate hair, skin, and nail health from within.

Keratin proteins (K31, K33A, K33B, K81, K85, K86) help repair structural hair damage and stimulate follicle protein synthesis to reduce hair thinning and hair fall. BKP™ also provides cystine in the form of cysteic acid, which significantly increases production of glutathione and taurine - key anti-inflammatory and antioxidant mediators.