Hydrolyzed versus native collagen
Hydrolyzed collagen, also called collagen peptides, has been enzymatically broken down into smaller fragments. This matters enormously for absorption and effectiveness. Native collagen molecules are massive, around 300,000 Daltons in molecular weight. They can
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- Hydrolyzed collagen, also called collagen peptides, has been enzymatically broken down into smaller fragments. This matters enormously for absorption and effectiveness.
- Native collagen molecules are massive, around 300,000 Daltons in molecular weight. They cannot cross intestinal walls intact or penetrate skin barriers. Your body must break them down before any absorption can occur.
- Hydrolyzed collagen peptides typically range from 2,000-5,000 Daltons. They can be absorbed directly through the small intestine and enter circulation intact. This explains their effectiveness at relatively low doses.
- The Verisol collagen peptides used in cellulite research have an average molecular weight of 2,000 Daltons. This small size ensures efficient absorption and delivery to target tissues.