A method of making hydrolyzed marine Type II collagenincludes the mixing of marine cartilage, water, an enzyme and aprotease enzyme for an extended period of time. Once mixed, themixture is heated for a period of time at 150 °F. Once heated,the enzymes are deactivated, the bone sediment separated, andthe fat removed. Next, maltodextrin is added to the mixture andfinally the mixture is spray dried to form a collagen powder.