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Collagen Forte
by Douglas Labs
300 Capsules
Healthy Collagen Synthesis*
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Collagen Forte, provided byDouglas Laboratories, supplies significant amounts of Vitamin C, L-Lysine, and L-Proline in capsule form to help support healthy collagen synthesis.*
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) has numerous biological functions. Foremost, it is essential for the synthesis of collagen and glycosaminoglycans which are the building materials of all connective tissues, such as skin, blood vessels, tendons, joint cartilage and bone. Vitamin C is the required coenzyme for two groups of enzymes that catalyze the crosslinking of collagen fibers - lysyl hydroxylases and prolyl hydroxylases. As such, vitamin C is essential for normal wound healing and capillary health. It also participates in the biosynthesis of carnitine, serotonin, and certain neurotransmitters, including norepinephrine.*
Vitamin C is among the most powerful antioxidants in humans and animals. It is a water-soluble, chain-breaking antioxidant that reacts directly with superoxide, hydroxyl radicals, and singlet oxygen. Laboratory studies show that vitamin C completely protects lipids in plasma and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) against atherogenic peroxidative damage. In addition, vitamin C interacts with glutathione and alpha-lipoic acid, and regenerates vitamin E. The antioxidant functions of vitamin C appear to have clinical significance in providing protection from free radical damage to the eyes, lungs, blood and the immune system.*
L-Lysine is required for collagen cross-linking. Collagen cross-linking is important for resiliency and elasticity of the collagen and elastin present in all connective tissues and blood vessel walls. During formation of new collagen, fibroblasts secrete immature collagen strands and a vitamin C- and copper-requiring enzyme, lysyl oxidase. Lysyl oxidase oxidizes the free amino group of the immature collagen’s lysyl side chains. Once oxidized, these lysyl side chains spontaneously engage in various reactions between collagen strands to bring about cross-linking. As a result, a complex network of collagen strands is formed, providing elasticity and resiliency. L-Lysine has also been shown to be effective in supporting the immune system. L-Proline, another amino acid, also plays an important role in coolagen formation. The body convert proline into hydroxyproline, which is used by the body to make into collagen.*
Contains these Inactive Ingredients: Gelatin (Capsule), L-Threonine, Cellulose and Vegetable Stearate.
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NOTE: Special Order Product Product - Special Shipping Required
This is a Special Order Product. We stock this in low quantities, due to low-to-moderate sales volume. If the product is on hand, we will ship immediately. If we are out of stock at the time of your order, we will order directly from the manufacturer, on your behalf. This could add an additional 2 to 5 business days to your delivery time. |
Supplement FactsServing Size: Five (5) Capsules
Servings Per Container: 60 | | | | Amount
Per Serving | Daily
Value | | Vitamin C | 2,000 mg | 3,333% | | L-Lysine | 1,000 mg | ** | | L-Proline | 200 mg | ** | | |
** Daily Value Not Established. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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| Also contains Gelatin (Capsule), L-Threonine, Cellulose and Vegetable Stearate. |
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| As a dietary supplement, adults take five (5) capsules daily with meals or as directed by physician. |
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| No adverse side effects reported.KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. Store in a cool, dry place. |
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| This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring. |
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| Immune System Support, Joint Health, Sports Injury, Sprain ankle, Wound |
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| Capillary, Cartilage, Connective Tissue, Joints, Skin, Soft Tissue, Tissue |
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Hamilton IM, Gilmore WS, Benzie IF, et al. Interactions between vitamins C and E in human subjects. Br J Nutr 2000;84:261-7
Kurpad AV, Raj T, El-Khoury A, Beaumier L, Kuriyan R, Srivatsa A, Borgonha S, Selvaraj A, Regan MM, Young VR. Lysine requirements of healthy adult Indian subjects, measured by an indicator amino acid balance technique. Am J Clin Nutr 2001 May;73(5):900-7.
Otsuka M, Matsuzawa M, Ha TY, et al. Contribution of a high dose of L-ascorbic acid to carnitine synthesis in guinea pigs fed high-fat diets. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 1999;45:163-71.
Tomblin FA and Lucas KH. Lysine for the management of herpes labialis. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2001 Feb 15;58(4):298-300, 304. |
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