SIZE MATTERS
The smaller the collagen molecule, the easier it is absorbed.
Tripeptides are short sequences of 3 amino acids: glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline.
*The Dalton unit of measurement (Da) is used to measure the molecular mass of atoms and molecules. Thus, the Dalton is convenient for measuring the mass of individual molecules, atoms, or macromolecules like proteins and nucleic acids.
Collagen molecule
300-360 thousand Da*
Gelatin
200-250 thousand Da*
*The Dalton unit of measurement (Da) is used to measure the molecular mass of atoms and molecules. Thus, the Dalton is convenient for measuring the mass of individual molecules, atoms, or macromolecules like proteins and nucleic acids.
SIZE MATTERS
Tripeptides are short sequences of 3 amino acids: glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline.
is600
time smaller than the collagen molecule
is4
times smaller than the peptide molecule