What does it mean when collagen is hydrolyzed and why is having an enzymatically hydrolyzed product so important?
Hydrolyzed or the other commonly referred term hydrolysis is another name for the process of digestion or the breaking down of food into material that can be used and absorbed by the body. There are two types of hydrolyzation processes used when preparing collagen: enzymatic (using natural enzymes) and acid. Most companies use acid hydrolysis (an unnatural process) when preparing collagen, since it is lower in cost and easier to make. Acid hydrolysis does not break down collagen completely, thus the body must further digest it for it to be utilized, otherwise it will be useless in its purpose. This is why many collagen formulas must be taken on an empty stomach at bedtime, when there is no other food to interfere with the collagen. AminoSculpt is hydrolyzed by a proprietary process, using natural enzymes (not acid), just like nature intended. This allows the body to completely absorb all the collagen protein in a matter of minutes. This is why AminoSculpt can also be taken during the d
