{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Dipeptides and Tripeptides: The Emerging Frontier of Collagen Science","description":" Standard collagen supplements get broken down to individual amino acids during digestion, but specific di- and tripeptides resist digestive enzymes, enter your bloodstream intact, and may act as signaling molecules that stimulate collagen production, fibroblast activity, and hyaluronic acid synthesis German company Gelita produces target-specific bioactive collagen peptide formulations for joints, skin, and bone, each backed by randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trials The Japanese company Nitta Gelatin first identified these key bioactive dipeptides from within the collagen peptide molecule over a decade ago, and their Replenwell line contains up to 30 times more bioactive dipeptides than standard collagen A 2024 five-arm multicenter randomized controlled trial showed that 2.5 grams of concentrated bioactive collagen peptides matched the efficacy of 10 grams of conventional collagen \u2014 a four-fold potency advantage Gelita\u2019s consumer-available hydrolysate powder \u2014 roughly $40 for a pound \u2014 is currently a practical option, though a commonly studied intake is about 10 grams per day ","author_name":"Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mercola.com\/","html":"