This mainly involves two key factors: absorption efficiency and energy required for synthesis.
1. Breaking the absorption barrier:
Conventional collagen has a large molecular weight and must first be broken down by gastric acid into amino acids, then re-synthesized—at a high energy cost—into peptides and collagen that the body can use. Young children and the elderly have lower energy reserves, making this synthesis difficult.
In contrast, peptides have a much smaller molecular size (approximately 100 nanometers), allowing them to be absorbed directly without digestion. They also require minimal energy to bond and form collagen, enabling complete and efficient absorption and utilization.
2. Leveraging the golden period of development:
Many critical stages of human development occur during early childhood—such as brain development by 6 months, visual development by 2 years, and development above the neck by 4 years. This period coincides with relatively weaker absorption and synthesis capacity, making highly bioavailable nutrients especially important.
3. Enhancing immune resistance:
Peptides were first discovered in breast milk, which explains why breast-fed infants generally have stronger immunity. Timely peptide supplementation can help bridge the nutritional gap after weaning. It not only supports height growth and helps reduce the risk of myopia, but also enhances developmental potential, promoting more complete and balanced growth in children.