PepForm® Peptide Carrier Technology
Improves the solubility and bioavailability of amino acids.
The Benefits of PepForm Technology + Amino Acids
Amino acids are delivered on a whey or peptide backbone, making them soluble. Free forms of amino acids are typically very insoluble and bitter. PepForm Technology eliminates these challenges and enhances application use and bioavailability.
- Binds free-form amino acids to peptides.
- Significantly improves the solubility and utilization of amino acids.
- Improves flavor and odor.
Small Peptides Are Absorbed More Readily Than Free Amino Acids
Peptides are more readily absorbed and have shown 70-80% higher absorption of amino acids compared to free form amino acids.1,2
Both single amino acids and small peptides are absorbed across the gut lumen.3
- Small peptides (di, tri and small chains) have two methods of transport.
- Peptides can be easily transported in their intact form by the intestinal mucosal cells.
- Di and tripeptides require a chaperone to complete transport.
- Small peptide chains require no chaperone to complete transport.
- Single amino acids have only one method of transport and require a chaperone.
- Single amino acids compete and can reach a maximum saturation point slowing down the rate of transport and digestion.