Hydrolyzed collagen vs. native collagen: what do the clinical studies say?
The difference between the types of collagen determines how effective they are. Discover why molecular weight is the single most important factor in absorption.
The supplement market is flooded with all kinds of collagen formulas, yet few consumers know how much molecular mass matters. Native collagen, excellent though it is in theory, has a molecule too large to cross the intestinal barrier intact. The enzymatic hydrolysis process used in modern laboratories turns raw collagen into peptides of microscopic size (under 2000 Daltons). This hydrolyzed form of collagen is absorbed into the bloodstream at a rate of over 90%, reaching the fibroblasts that synthesize new connective tissue for the skin, the joints and the blood vessels. Our recommendation is a hydrolyzed marine collagen from sustainable sources, whose bioavailability exceeds that of bovine or porcine versions.
