[Collagen Synergy Ingredients] Introducing three vitamins that help collagen

Introducing the three vitamin trio who help collagen

1. Vitamin C to promote collagen synthesis2. Vitamin E
to reduce collagen breakdown 3. Combination to boost collagen synthesis, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E

Hello. I'm a pharmacist Jinny.

1. Vitamin C promotes collagen synthesis

I don't think there are many people who don't know about the benefits/effects of vitamin C. It's found in almost every multivitamin on the market, and it's widely used as a drink when you need to stay up all night or as an infusion when you're feeling sick. But did you know that vitamin C also plays an important role in collagen synthesis? That's why a lack of vitamin C leads to scurvy, which weakens tissues such as gums and muscles.

 

In 1998, a paper was published in Int J Cosmet SCI that studied the effects of vitamin C on normal collagen synthesis in the human body.

"Thus, vitamin C promotes the synthesis of normal mature collagen networks by maintaining optimal lysyl and prolyl hydroxylase activity."

2. Vitamin E to reduce collagen breakdown

Less is known about the benefits/effects of vitamin E compared to vitamin C. However, vitamin E is a very important antioxidant nutrient in that it fights free radicals, which are the remnants of oxygen and nutrients in the body.

 

The antioxidant activity of vitamin E also has a significant impact on collagen, which makes up tissues. A 1994 paper in J Clin Periodontol showed that vitamin E acts as an antioxidant and reduces collagen breakdown [2].

 "As a result, the antioxidants vitamin E and selenium reduce collagen breakdown in granulation tissue in experiments."

In addition, a 2004 study was published in Biomed Pharmacother comparing collagen synthesis results with vitamins A, C, and E, either individually or together [3].

"As expected, ascorbate (vitamin C) stimulated collagen accumulation. The effect was amplified by the presence of three vitamins (vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E)."

Today, we've looked at three vitamins that help collagen. However, no matter how hard you try to supplement these nutrients, UV rays reduce the rate of collagen synthesis, so you should always pay attention to sun protection for the health of your skin.

I hope you have a healthy day in body and mind. It was Jinny.

[1] Boyera N, Galey I, Bernard BA (1998). Effect of vitamin C and its derivatives on collagen synthesis and cross-linking by normal human fibroblasts. Int J Cosmet Sci, 20(3):151-8.
[2] Asman B, Wijkander P, Hjerpe A (1994). Reduction of collagen degradation in experimental granulation tissue by vitamin E and selenium. J Clin Periodontol, 21(1):45-7.
[3] Robert L, Fodil-Bourahla I, Bizbiz L, Robert AM (2004). Effects of L-fucose and fucose-rich oligo- and polysaccharides (FROP-s) on collagen biosynthesis by human skin fibroblasts. Modulation of the effect of retinol, ascorbate and alpha-tocopherol. Biomed Pharmacother, 58(1):65-70.