Collagen peptides are usually referred to a group of short chain proteins of less than 40 amino acids‎,‎ which in turn are the essential constituents of living cells‎,‎ required for the structure‎,‎ function‎,‎ growth and repair of living cells‎,‎ tissues and organs‎.‎ These shorter chains ‎(‎or peptides‎)‎ are said to be better absorbed by entering faster and more efficiently into our systems‎;‎ and in the presence of certain organic substances like Vitamin A‎,‎ Vitamin C and Vitamin E ‎(‎Vitamin C being a vital cofactor in collagen formation‎)‎ and in the presence also of a few other minerals like Copper and Silica‎,‎ increases the availability to form new collagen getting better results in the aid of repairing and promoting skin‎,‎ hair‎,‎ nails‎,‎ bones‎,‎ cartilages‎,‎ ligaments‎,‎ tendons and connective tissues‎.‎ That is why our newest formula contains these items that will maximize the benefits in the production of new collagen‎.‎