What Are Collagen Peptides? Collagen vs Peptides
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Collagen peptides are collagen that has been broken down into short chains of amino acids by a process called hydrolysis. They are the same protein as collagen, just in smaller pieces, so they dissolve in hot or cold liquids without gelling.
Is collagen a peptide?
Whole collagen is a very large protein, not a peptide. A peptide is a short chain of amino acids. When collagen is hydrolysed, enzymes cut it into peptides, typically a few thousand daltons in size. That is why labels say collagen peptides, hydrolysed collagen or collagen hydrolysate. All three mean much the same thing.
Collagen peptides vs collagen: what is the difference?
The amino acids are the same. The difference is size and how the product behaves. Whole collagen does not dissolve in water. Gelatin, which is partly broken down, dissolves in hot water and sets as it cools. Collagen peptides are broken down further, so they dissolve in cold liquid and stay runny.
Related reading: what is hydrolysed collagen?; collagen vs gelatin; what is PEPTAN® collagen?.
How are collagen peptides made?
Manufacturers start with collagen-rich animal tissue such as cattle hide or fish skin. They clean it, extract the collagen with heat and water, then use enzymes to cut it into peptides. The liquid is filtered, concentrated and dried into a fine powder.
What should a collagen peptides label tell you?
Look for the source (bovine, marine or blend), the collagen types, the milligrams per serving and, if used, a named branded ingredient such as PEPTAN®. Branded ingredients usually come with published specifications.
Hyoomen's collagen figures
Hyoomen Bovine Collagen Peptides contains 10,000 mg of PEPTAN® B hydrolysed bovine collagen peptides per 10 g serving, providing Types I and III, unflavoured and sourced from grass-fed cattle.
See Hyoomen Bovine Collagen Peptides.
Hyoomen Marine Collagen contains 10,000 mg of hydrolysed wild-caught marine collagen peptides per daily serving, providing Type I.
Hyoomen Multi Collagen contains 10,000 mg of hydrolysed multi-collagen per daily serving, providing Types I, II, III, V and X.
All three are packed in resealable doypack pouches. Compare the Hyoomen collagen range.
Frequently asked questions
What is collagen peptides good for?
People often add collagen peptides to beauty and active routines. There are no authorised health claims for collagen in the UK.
Is collagen peptides the same as collagen?
It is the same protein, hydrolysed into smaller pieces.
Are collagen peptides the same as hydrolysed collagen?
Yes, the terms are used interchangeably on labels.
Do collagen peptides dissolve in cold water?
Yes, good-quality peptides dissolve in cold and hot liquids.
Important
This article is general information, not medical advice. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication or under medical supervision, speak to your GP or pharmacist before taking a supplement. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose.