Vitamin C and Its Role in Collagen Synthesis

The only antioxidant proven to increase collagen synthesis, it aids in the healing of minor cuts and wounds.

As collagen decreases with age, photo aging further speed up the decrease. L-ascorbic acid acts as a signal, sending the message to the collagen genes so it can manufacture more collagen, and also is a cofactor for enzymes vital in collagen synthesis.

Vitamin C and its function as antioxidant and free radical inhibitor.

The production of collagen is affected when the skin is exposed to reactive oxygen species, known as free radicals. As a result, wrinkles and premature skin sagging transpire.

Vitamin C and Flavoniods

Many Vitamin C formulas have added flavoniods.  Flavoniods are the nutrients  that give fruits their color.  Always eat a colorful diet.

Bioflavonoid Types

PCO (Proanthocyanidins)   

Exist in many plants and red wine, grape seeds and bark from the maritime pine.

Quercetin

Serves as backbone for other flavonoids such as citrus flavonoids: rutin, quercitrin, hesperidin

Citrus bioflavonoids

Include rutin, quercitrin, hesperidin, naringin

Clinical results have been obtained in treatment of capillary permeability, easy bruising, hemorrhoids, and varicose veins

Green Tea Polyphenols

Derived from tea plant camellia sinensis,. produced by steaming the fresh cut leaf. Contain polyphenols such as catechin, epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin gallate, and proanthocyanidins

Dietary Sources of Flavoniods

Citrus fruits, Berries, Onions, Parsley, Legumes, Green Tea, Red Wine

Beneficial Effects Of Flavoniods

Modify body's reaction to compounds such as allergens, viruses, and carcinogens.

owerful antioxidants by giving protection versus oxidative and free radical damage.

Prevents formation of oxidized cholesterol through antioxidant effects

Greater antioxidant effects than Vitamins C, E, Selenium, and Zinc

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