How Well Is Organic Grass-fed Collagen Absorbed and Is It Bioavailable?

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Yes. Organic Grass-fed Collagen is hydrolyzed into smaller collagen peptides, which makes it easier for the body to digest and absorb.

What does “hydrolyzed collagen” mean?

Hydrolysis is a process that breaks collagen proteins into smaller peptide chains. These smaller peptides are easier to digest than intact collagen.

Research on orally consumed hydrolyzed collagen has found collagen-derived peptides in the bloodstream after consumption, showing that some collagen peptides can be absorbed into the body.

Is collagen absorbed intact?

Not exactly. During digestion, collagen is broken down into smaller peptides and amino acids. Some collagen-derived peptides can be absorbed and circulated in the blood, while other components are further broken down into individual amino acids.

This is why hydrolyzed collagen peptides are used in supplements—they have already been broken down into smaller pieces before you consume them.

Does how I take collagen affect absorption?

Organic Grass-fed Collagen can be taken whenever it is most convenient for you. You can mix it into coffee, smoothies, or other foods and beverages.

Some people may experience mild digestive discomfort when taking collagen on an empty stomach. If that happens, taking it with a meal or in a drink such as a smoothie or coffee may be more comfortable.

Does Vitamin C help?

Vitamin C is involved in the body's normal collagen formation, but you do not need to take Vitamin C at the same time as your collagen supplement for the collagen peptides to be absorbed.

For more information, see: Do I Need to Take Vitamins? Here’s When They Help—and When They Don’t