Typical dose
2.5g to 15g daily, typically taken as a single d...
Oral & topical
Oral safety: harmless
Skin safety: harmless
About this supplement
Peptan is a branded form of hydrolyzed collagen peptides, specifically type I collagen derived from bovine, porcine, or marine sources. It is produced through enzymatic hydrolysis, which breaks down native collagen into smaller, low-molecular-weight peptides (typically 2-5 kDa) that are highly bioavailable and soluble in cold water. These peptides are rich in the amino acids glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline, which are fundamental building blocks for connective tissues like skin, bones, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Peptan is clinically studied for its ability to stimulate the body's own collagen production, support joint health, improve skin elasticity and hydration, and promote bone density. It is odorless, tasteless, and easily incorporated into various food, beverage, and supplement formats.
How much to take
- Typical amount
- 2.5g to 15g daily, typically taken as a single dose or divided into two doses. Often mixed into beverages, smoothies, or foods.
- Suggested range
- 2.5-15 g daily
Potential benefits
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Health goals
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Technical details â–¼
Chemical ID (CAS)
9064-67-9
Physical properties
Typically a fine, white to off-white powder. Odorless and tasteless. Highly soluble in cold water, forming clear or slightly opalescent solutions. Low viscosity. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from air).
How it’s made
Produced via controlled enzymatic hydrolysis of native collagen extracted from animal connective tissues (bovine hide, porcine skin, fish scales/skin). The process involves cleaning and preparing the raw material, extracting collagen, treating it with specific proteolytic enzymes (e.g., proteases) to break peptide bonds, followed by purification, filtration, sterilization, and spray-drying to create a powdered peptide mixture with controlled molecular weight distribution.