Some blogs have claimed that heating collagen will "degrade" the collagen protein, but this reflects a lack of understanding of the nature of hydrolyzed collagen.
This isn't a concern since hydrolyzed collagen is already broken down.
The production of hydrolyzed collagen involves two steps:
- Boiling the collagen source with a food-grade acid to produce gelatin, just like you would to make broth at home
- The gelatin is cooled down and mixed with enzymes to break it down into hydrolyzed collagen i.e. smaller molecules that are much more bioavailable (more efficiently absorbed)
Heating hydrolyzed collagen isn't a concern because it has already been subjected to the breakdown caused by high levels of heat.
You can learn more about the absorption of hydrolyzed collagen here.
Conclusion: You can enjoy our Pure Canadian Marine Collagen in hot beverages and baking recipes without sacrificing any of the benefits!