How does the human body
absorb collagen of animal origin?
The human body absorbs animal collagen in the form of collagen peptides, which are commonly found in food supplements or collagen-containing foods such as bone broth. In order for the body to utilize it, the collagen must first be broken down into its smaller components, the amino acids and peptides in the digestive tract, by enzymes.
Here is an overview of how the uptake and utilization of collagen works in the body
- Digestion and splitting: In the stomach and small intestine, the collagen is broken down into smaller peptides and amino acids. Stomach acid and enzymes (e.g. B. Pepsin and Trypsin) play a central role in this. This process allows the body to absorb the individual components of the collagen.
- Intake into the blood: The break-down collagen peptides and amino acids are absorbed into the blood via the intestinal wall and then transported to the cells that synthesize collagen.
- Use for collagen synthesis: In the body, the absorbed amino acids and peptides serve as building blocks for new collagen, which is incorporated into tissues such as skin, cartilage, bones and tendons. The amino acids glycine, proline and hydroxyprolin are particularly important because they form the main component of the collagen.
- Stimulation of collagen production: Some studies indicate that certain collagen peptides can also stimulate the body’s own collagen production by stimulating cells in the skin, cartilage and bones to form more collagen. However, this effect is still the subject of further research.
Since collagen is difficult to digest by nature, it is often hydrolysed (in smaller peptides) to make it more digestible and bioavailable. This makes it easier for the body to absorb hydrolyzed collagen and use it for the renewal and maintenance of tissue.
Optimal resorption of
HIGH COLLAGEN® Shots
Simply obtained collagen molecules are too big to be well absorbed by the body.
Our collagen peptides are made from high-quality, natural resources and converted into smaller molecules by a special process, so that the collagen can be found well by the body.
