What Is Hydrolysed Collagen? Meaning Explained
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Hydrolysed collagen is collagen that has been broken down with water and enzymes into short peptides. It is the same as collagen peptides or collagen hydrolysate on a label, and it dissolves in hot or cold drinks without setting like gelatin.
What does hydrolysed mean?
Hydrolysis means splitting with water. In collagen manufacturing, enzymes use water to cut the long collagen chains at specific points, producing peptides of a controlled size. The result is a fine powder.
Hydrolysed collagen vs collagen peptides
They are the same thing. Some brands say hydrolysed collagen, some say collagen peptides and some say collagen hydrolysate. UK English spells it hydrolysed; US labels use hydrolyzed.
Related reading: what are collagen peptides?; collagen vs gelatin; collagen with vitamin C.
Hydrolysed collagen vs gelatin
Gelatin is collagen that has been partly broken down by heat. It dissolves in hot water and sets as it cools. Hydrolysed collagen is broken down further, so it dissolves in cold liquids and does not set.
Hydrolysed collagen with vitamin C
Some products add vitamin C, which has an authorised GB claim: vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin. That claim belongs to vitamin C, not to collagen. Hyoomen collagen does not contain vitamin C; if you want both, take vitamin C from food or a separate supplement.
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
Hydrolysed collagen benefits?
People often use it for skin and active routines. No authorised UK health claims exist for collagen.
Is hydrolysed collagen a protein?
Yes, it is almost all protein, though an incomplete one.
Is hydrolysed collagen powder better than tablets?
Powder delivers a 10 g serving in one scoop; tablets hold far less each.
Hydrolysed collagen supplements in the UK?
Check source, types, milligrams per serving and any branded ingredient.
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.