Ordinary collagen is a large protein molecule that the body absorbs poorly in unchanged form. In the hydrolysed version, the protein has already been broken down into shorter chains — peptides. This is the format used in ICONFIT Kollageen+Vitamiin C: the powder dissolves easily in water, juice, coffee or smoothies without forming lumps or changing the taste of the drink.
Once in the body, collagen peptides are broken down into amino acids, which are then used as building material for the body's own protein structures. Among the amino acids characteristic of collagen, glycine stands out — it is part of connective tissue and is involved in recovery processes — as does arginine, which is associated with recovery after physical exercise.
That is why hydrolysed collagen is found both in skin care products and in sports nutrition: its amino acid profile makes it interesting for a variety of purposes. In this case, the powder format is more convenient than capsules when you need a full serving rather than a token amount.