Nanotechnology + Peptides: Why AFC’s Formulas Absorb So Well
Quick Take
Peptides are tiny pieces of protein that the body can absorb and use. Nanotechnology makes these peptides even easier to absorb by keeping them small, stable, and fast-acting.
On this page, we’ll show how that works for SOP Subarashi (600 Da), Utsukushhii (800 Da), and Hikari (400 Da).
1) What’s a “Dalton” and why should I care?
A dalton (Da) is a unit that tells us how “big/heavy” a molecule is.
- Smaller number in daltons = smaller molecule = easier to absorb.
- Think: cutting food into bite-size pieces so your body can use it better.
Everyday comparisons (approximate sizes):
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): ~176 Da → very small, easy for the body.
- CoQ10 (ubiquinone): ~863 Da → harder to absorb on its own, often needs oil/nano delivery.
- Collagen peptides: 2,000 – 5,000 Da → already broken down from full collagen (~300,000 Da), but still much larger than AFC’s peptides.
- Full collagen protein: 300,000+ Da → way too large for direct absorption, must be digested into smaller fragments first.

Your products at a glance:
- Hikari: ~400 Da (very small)
- SOP Subarashi: ~600 Da (small)
- Utsukushhii: ~800 Da (still small)
All three are well under 1,000 Da, a sweet spot for efficient absorption.
2) How nanotechnology helps peptides work better

Nanotechnology isn’t “little robots.” It’s smart formulation that keeps ingredients tiny and protected so more of them make it to your cells.
The 3 big wins of nano-formulation:
- Smaller & steadier – Keeps peptides in tiny, uniform droplets or particles, so they don’t clump and are more consistent from dose to dose.
- Protected in the gut – Shields delicate peptides from stomach acid and enzymes, so more survive the journey.
- Faster entry – Tiny particles pass the gut wall more easily and reach the bloodstream, aiming for the tissues that need them.
Result: for the same scoop/capsule, your body can use more of what you take.
3) What the numbers suggest for each product
Hikari — ~400 Da

- What that means: Very small peptide size; excellent for quick uptake.
- Nano advantage: Ultra-small payloads can be delivered efficiently to eye/brain-support pathways alongside carotenoids and co-factors often used in vision & cognition formulas.
- Plain-English benefit: Fast in, fast to work.
SOP Subarashi GOLD — ~600 Da

- What that means: Still comfortably “small,” balancing absorption with functional peptide sequences that your body can recognize and use.
- Nano advantage: Nano-encapsulation helps these bioactive fragments survive digestion and circulate longer.
- Plain-English benefit: Reliable absorption with peptides designed for cellular renewal support.
Utsukushhii GOLD — ~800 Da

- What that means: Small enough for good uptake, while carrying beauty-focused peptide signals and antioxidants.
- Nano advantage: Helps fat-soluble beauty nutrients (like certain antioxidants) mix with water and absorb better, while keeping peptides stable.
- Plain-English benefit: Inside-out beauty: better delivery to skin and connective tissues.
4) Why peptide size + nanotech is a powerful combo
Let’s compare:
Compound / Supplement | Approx. Size (Da) | Absorption Notes |
---|---|---|
Vitamin C | ~176 Da | Naturally small, easily absorbed |
Hikari Peptides | ~400 Da | Nano-enhanced, very efficient uptake |
SOP Subarashi Peptides | ~600 Da | Nano-protected, balance of absorption + function |
Utsukushhii Peptides | ~800 Da | Nano-stabilized, great for skin/beauty nutrients |
CoQ10 | ~863 Da | Fat-soluble, often needs nano-emulsification to absorb |
Collagen Peptides | 2,000–5,000 Da | Larger; partly absorbable, less efficient |
Full Collagen Protein | 300,000+ Da | Too large; must be digested into fragments first |
📝 Special Note on CoQ10
Although CoQ10 (~863 Da) is very close in size to Utsukushhii peptides (~800 Da), the big difference is in solubility:
- Peptides are water-soluble and can pass through the gut wall more easily.
- CoQ10 is fat-soluble, so the body struggles to absorb it without special delivery systems (like nano-emulsions or oil suspensions).
👉 This shows why Dalton size is important, but it is not the whole story. Structure and solubility matter too. AFC peptides combine the advantage of small size + water solubility + nanotech, making them especially efficient.
5) The takeaway
- Daltons = size. Your peptides are small (400–800 Da), especially compared to collagen or other large proteins.
- Nanotechnology = smarter delivery. It keeps peptides tiny, protected, and efficient.
- End result: Better absorption → more reliable support for Hikari (vision/brain), SOP Subarashi (cellular renewal), and Utsukushhii (beauty/skin).

Go here to have a general overview on peptides and their benefits