Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen Powder Bovine Collagen Peptide

Bovine collagen is hydrolyzed from collagen in bovine connective tissue, with molecular weights of its hydrolyzed products ranging from 2000 to 4000. It contains more than 85% protein and includes 18 amino acids, seven of which are essential for the human body. It is also rich in several essential trace metal elements. The product appears as a white or light yellow fine powder, exhibiting excellent colloidal protection, surface activity, film-forming ability, wettability, stability, and solubility, and can buffer the impact of acids or bases.

Due to its unique nutritional and functional properties, bovine collagen is increasingly applied in fields such as food, daily chemicals, and chemicals.

The most notable structural feature of collagen peptides is their triple helix structure. It consists of three left-handed helical α-chain polypeptides that intertwine to form a right-handed helix, known as the superhelix structure. This unique triple-helix structure makes collagen peptide molecules highly stable, giving them low immunogenicity and good biocompatibility.

Collagen peptides are small molecular peptides formed by the enzymatic treatment of collagen. Their relative molecular weight ranges from several hundred to several thousand. Due to their smaller molecular size, they can be directly and efficiently absorbed by the human body, with an absorption rate exceeding 90%, which is more effective than regular collagen. Generally, the smaller the molecular weight of the collagen peptide, the easier it is to absorb. However, if the molecular weight is too small, its structure may be damaged, affecting its functionality, and it may only serve to supplement amino acids rather than performing the complete functions of collagen peptides.

Bovine collagen may help alleviate symptoms of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis caused by the breakdown of the protective cartilage at the ends of bones, leading to pain and stiffness in areas such as the hands, knees, and hips. In vitro studies have shown that bovine collagen promotes bone formation and mineralization, which may be beneficial for osteoarthritis. A 13-week human study demonstrated that knee osteoarthritis patients who took 5 grams of bovine collagen twice daily showed significant improvement in their symptoms.

Bovine collagen may improve the signs of skin aging by enhancing the quality and quantity of collagen in the skin. An 8-week study in elderly mice showed that while bovine collagen supplements did not enhance skin hydration, they significantly improved skin elasticity, collagen content, collagen fiber structure, and antioxidant activity.

Several animal studies have shown that bovine collagen can prevent bone loss and may help combat osteoporosis, a condition characterized by reduced bone density. In a 12-week study, rats taking bovine collagen and calcium citrate supplements showed a significant reduction in bone loss.