
Literature References
Literature List (with PubMed Links)
Below is a curated selection of peer-reviewed publications on collagen peptides, covering key areas such as absorption and mode of action, joint health, muscle composition, and skin physiology. Each reference includes direct PubMed or journal links for easy access to the original scientific research.
Mode of Action (Absorption – Incorporation – Cell Stimulation)
1. Virgilio N. et al.
Absorption of bioactive peptides following collagen hydrolysate intake: a randomized, double-blind crossover study in healthy individuals.
Frontiers in Nutrition (2024).
Frontiers | Absorption of bioactive peptides following collagen hydrolysate intake: a randomized, double-blind crossover study in healthy individuals
2. Yamamoto S. et al.
Absorption and plasma kinetics of collagen tripeptide after peroral or intraperitoneal administration in rats.
Biosci Biotechnol Biochem (2015).
Absorption and plasma kinetics of collagen tripeptide after peroral or intraperitoneal administration in rats | Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry | Oxford Academic
3. Oesser S. et al.
Oral administration of 14C-labeled gelatin hydrolysate leads to an accumulation of radioactivity in cartilage of mice.
Journal of Nutrition (1999).
PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10419990/
4. McAlindon T.E. et al.
Change in knee osteoarthritis cartilage detected by delayed gadolinium-enhanced MRI following treatment with collagen hydrolysate.
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage (2011).
PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10498764/
Joint Health / Osteoarthritis
5. Kumar S. et al.
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised clinical study on the effectiveness of collagen peptide on osteoarthritis.
J Sci Food Agric (2015).
A double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, randomised, clinical study on the effectiveness of collagen peptide on osteoarthritis - Kumar - 2015 - Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture - Wiley Online Library
Body Composition – Muscle Mass
6. Kirmse M. et al.
Prolonged collagen peptide supplementation and resistance exercise training affects body composition in recreationally active men.
Nutrients (2019).
Prolonged Collagen Peptide Supplementation and Resistance Exercise Training Affects Body Composition in Recreationally Active Men
7. Zdzieblik D. et al.
Collagen peptide supplementation in combination with resistance training improves body composition and increases muscle strength in elderly sarcopenic men.
British Journal of Nutrition (2015).
Collagen peptide supplementation in combination with resistance training improves body composition and increases muscle strength in elderly sarcopenic men: a randomised controlled trial | British Journal of Nutrition | Cambridge Core
8. Grassett E. et al.
A specific collagen hydrolysate improves postprandial glucose tolerance…
Food Science & Nutrition (2024).
A Specific Collagen Hydrolysate Improves Postprandial Glucose Tolerance in Normoglycemic and Prediabetic Mice and in a First Proof of Concept Study in Healthy, Normoglycemic and Prediabetic Humans - Grasset - 2024 - Food Science & Nutrition - Wiley Online Library
Beauty – Skin Health – Wound Healing
9. Mistry K. et al.
Potentiating cutaneous wound healing in young and aged skin with nutraceutical collagen peptides.
Clin Exp Dermatol (2021).
Potentiating cutaneous wound healing in young and aged skin with nutraceutical collagen peptides | Clinical and Experimental Dermatology | Oxford Academic
10. Dierckx S. et al.
Collagen peptides affect collagen synthesis and gene expression in cultured human dermal fibroblasts.
Frontiers in Medicine (2024).
Frontiers | Collagen peptides affect collagen synthesis and the expression of collagen, elastin, and versican genes in cultured human dermal fibroblasts
11. Demir-Dora D. et al.
Efficacy and safety of CollaSel Pro® hydrolyzed collagen peptide supplementation…
Journal of Clinical Medicine (2024).
The Efficacy and Safety of CollaSel Pro® Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptide Supplementation without Addons in Improving Skin Health in Adult Females: A Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study Using Biophysical and Skin Imaging Techniques
12. Lati E., Shioya T., Prawitt J.
Effect of oral collagen peptide supplementation on skin moisture and the dermal collagen network.
J Cosmet Dermatol (2024).
The effect of oral collagen peptide supplementation on skin moisture and the dermal collagen network: evidence from an ex vivo model and randomized, placebo‐controlled clinical trials - Asserin - 2015 - Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology - Wiley Online Library
13. Proksch E. et al.
Oral supplementation of specific collagen peptides has beneficial effects on human skin physiology.
Skin Pharmacol Physiol (2014).
Oral Supplementation of Specific Collagen Peptides Has Beneficial Effects on Human Skin Physiology: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study | Skin Pharmacology and Physiology | Karger Publishers