Typical dose
2.5 to 15 grams daily, often taken in a single d...
Rating
0.0/5
Oral & topical
Oral safety: harmless
Skin safety: harmless
About this supplement
Collagen hydrolysate is a partially hydrolyzed form of collagen, where the long, triple-helical collagen protein chains are broken down into smaller peptides through enzymatic or chemical hydrolysis. This process significantly improves solubility in both hot and cold water, enhances digestibility, and increases bioavailability compared to native (undenatured) collagen. It is derived from animal connective tissues (typically bovine, porcine, marine, or chicken) and consists of a mixture of short-chain peptides rich in the amino acids glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline. It is widely used in dietary supplements, functional foods, and beverages for its purported benefits to skin, joint, and bone health.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 2.5 to 15 grams daily, often taken in a single dose mixed with water, juice, or smoothies.
- Suggested range
- 2.5g - 15g daily
Potential benefits
Benefits linked to this supplement form:
Things to watch for
Possible side effects linked to this form:
Health goals
Needs and goals this form may help with:
- Daytime Energy & Stamina Recovery
- Fatigue & Low Energy Recovery
- Muscle Building & Strength Recovery
- Exercise Recovery & Muscle Soreness Recovery
- Joint Mobility & Stiffness Recovery
- Joint Comfort After Activity Recovery
- Topical Muscle & Joint Comfort Recovery
- Blood Pressure Wellness Longevity
- Circulation & Vascular Comfort Longevity
- Bone Density & Strength Longevity
- Healthy Aging & Cellular Vitality Longevity
- Sun Protection & Photoaging Care Longevity
- Bone Health Maintenance
- Active Lifestyle & Recovery
- Joint Health & Mobility
- Aging Skin Support
Other forms of Collagen
Compare absorption and active amounts with sibling forms:
Chicken Collagen (Type II)
Targeted joint support from chicken cartilage; often labeled as UC-II for undena...
Collagen
Collagen (mixed)
collagen (unknown source)
Collagen (unspecified)
Collagen II
Collagen Peptides
Hydrolyzed Chicken Collagen
Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen
Marine Collagen
Marine Collagen Peptides
Derived from fish; supports skin, joint, and bone health
Peptan (Collagen Peptides)
Hydrolyzed collagen peptides for joint, skin, and bone support.
Type II Collagen Peptides (Hydrolyzed)
Supports joint comfort and cartilage health.
Undenatured Type II Collagen
Verisol (Bioactive Collagen Peptides)
Clinically studied bioactive collagen peptides for skin, hair, and nail support.
Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
92113-31-0
Physical properties
Typically a fine, off-white to light yellow powder. Odorless or with a slight characteristic odor. Highly soluble in hot and cold water, forming clear or slightly opalescent solutions. Low viscosity compared to gelatin. Insoluble in organic solvents like ethanol.
How it’s made
Produced from native collagen extracted from animal hides, bones, or fish scales. The collagen undergoes controlled enzymatic hydrolysis (using proteases like trypsin, pepsin, or bacterial enzymes) at specific temperatures and pH to break peptide bonds. The resulting hydrolysate is filtered, purified, concentrated, and spray-dried into a powder.