{"product_id":"collagen-elite-30-servings-for-healthy-joints-vibrant-hair-skin-nails","title":"Collagen Elite 30 Servings ~For Healthy Joints \u0026 Vibrant Hair, Skin, \u0026 Nails*","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"clinical-applications-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eClinical applications:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clinical-applications-list\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps Maintain Skin Hydration and Elasticity*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides Antioxidants to Protect Skin from Oxidative Stress*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers Collagen Peptides for Joint Comfort*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Bone Strength and Density*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Muscle and Joint Recovery After Exercise*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps Maintain Healthy Hair and Nail Appearance*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"long-description-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heading\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"long-description pt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollagen Elite\u003c\/b\u003e features highly bioavailable collagen peptides, plus lutein and vitamin C, in a complementary formulation designed to support vibrant skin, hair, and nails, and promote joint comfort. This formula helps maintain skin hydration and elasticity, provides antioxidants to combat oxidative stress, and supports post-exercise muscle and joint recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overview-right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content col-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix 1 level scoop (15.9 g) with 6-8 oz of cold water. Consume daily, or use as directed by your healthcare professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsult your healthcare professional before use. Individuals taking medication should discuss potential interactions with their healthcare professional. Do not use if tamper seal is damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overview-right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heading col-4 capt\"\u003estorage:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content col-8\"\u003eKeep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-overview-right\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heading col-4 capt\"\u003eformulated to exclude:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content col-8\"\u003eWheat, gluten, yeast, soy, dairy products, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, sesame, ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs), artificial colors, and artificial sweeteners.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content col-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003es\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCollagen is a primary structural component of connective tissue that\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eaccounts for as much as 30% of the body’s total protein.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e It is found in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eskin, ligaments, tendons, cartilage, tooth dentin, bone, hair, and muscle,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eand is also part of the structure of arteries and veins.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e Collagen has a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eunique amino acid composition, characterized by unusually high levels of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eglycine and proline, as well as the modified amino acid hydroxyproline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese amino acids group together to form protein fibrils arranged in a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003etriple helix configuration, which supports the turnover and renewal of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003estructural proteins.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e As a critical component of the structural, mechanical,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eand tissue-building properties of the body, collagen is important for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ehealthy aging.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimilar to other dietary proteins, collagen is digested in the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003egastrointestinal tract into smaller peptides and amino acids before\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eabsorption. Supplemental collagen peptides are bioactive fragments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ederived from animal and marine sources, including bones, cartilage, and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003etendons. They are produced through enzymatic hydrolysis, a process that\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eyields low-molecular-weight peptides with improved bioavailability that\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecan support metabolic processes in target tissues.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSkin Hydration and Elasticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs the body’s largest organ, the skin serves as the primary barrier to the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eexternal environment. Dermal fibroblasts produce essential structural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecomponents of the extracellular matrix (ECM), including collagen and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eelastin.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e Collagen is a key component of the ECM, and, as part of the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003enatural aging process, reduced fibroblast activity results in a weakened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003estructural framework for maintenance of firmness and resilience.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2,4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn a preclinical in vitro study designed to assess the mechanism for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eage-related changes in human dermal fibroblasts exposed to collagen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003epeptides, it was found that collagen peptides help to maintain ECM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003estructure in skin cells by stimulating fibroblast activity, providing potential\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ebeneficial effects for skin-firming and anti-aging properties.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eClinical Applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e» \u003c\/span\u003eHelps Maintain Skin Hydration and Elasticity*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e» \u003c\/span\u003eProvides Antioxidants to Protect Skin from Oxidative Stress*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e» \u003c\/span\u003eDelivers Collagen Peptides for Joint Comfort*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e» \u003c\/span\u003eSupports Bone Strength and Density*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e» \u003c\/span\u003eSupports Muscle and Joint Recovery After Exercise*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e» \u003c\/span\u003eHelps Maintain Healthy Hair and Nail Appearance*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eCollagen Elite features highly bioavailable collagen peptides, plus lutein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eand vitamin C, in a complementary formulation designed to support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003evibrant skin, hair, and nails, and promote joint comfort. This formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003ehelps maintain skin hydration and elasticity, provides antioxidants to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003ecombat oxidative stress, and supports post-exercise muscle and joint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003erecovery.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in female subjects (N = 69)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eaged 35 to 55 years, participants received 2.5 or 5 g of collagen peptides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003edaily for 8 weeks. Skin-related biophysical parameters were assessed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eat baseline and after 4 and 8 weeks. Both dosage groups showed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003estatistically significant improvements in skin elasticity, along with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eincreased hydration and reduced transepidermal water loss, reflecting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eimproved barrier function.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAnother study evaluated the effects of low-molecular-weight collagen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003epeptide supplementation on skin hydration, wrinkling, and elasticity. In this\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e12-week trial, subjects (N = 64) taking 1,000 mg daily showed increased\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eskin hydration and improvements in skin wrinkling and elasticity at both 6\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eand 12 weeks.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTogether, these findings support the use of collagen peptides as a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003efunctional ingredient to help maintain skin hydration and elasticity.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoint Comfort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCollagen loss in bone and joint tissues is multifactorial and influenced by\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eaging, hormonal changes, inflammation, immobility, mechanical stress,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eand repetitive strain.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e Collagen comprises approximately 60% of cartilage,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethe resilient tissue that cushions and protects joints. Chondrocytes,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003especialized cells in cartilage, have a primary role in maintaining the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecartilage matrix, which consists of collagen and proteoglycans, the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003emolecules that attract and retain water to provide strength and shock-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eabsorbing properties. Collagen-derived peptides may accumulate in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecartilage and stimulate chondrocytes to produce ECM molecules, helping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecounteract tissue degeneration.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in subjects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e(N = 30) with osteoarthritis (OA), supplementation with 5 g of collagen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003epeptides twice daily for 13 weeks improved OA symptoms. Researchers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esuggested that this effect was attributed to the role collagen peptides play\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ein regulating chondrocyte differentiation and stimulating proteoglycan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esynthesis, resulting in cartilage tissue support.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eContinued on next page\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003eXYMOGEN\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e Professional Formulas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e800-647-6100 | xymogen.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eAntioxidant Activity Bone Health Support Joint \u0026amp; Muscle Support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eProteins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eSports Nutrition Body Composition\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSports Nutrition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eBone Health Support\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eBody Composition Joint \u0026amp; Muscle Support Antioxidant Activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p7\"\u003eProteins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn another randomized, controlled trial, the influence of collagen peptides on\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eactivity-related joint discomfort in active young adults (N = 180) aged 18 to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e30 years was explored. Subjects were given placebo or 5 g of peptides for a\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e12-week period, with changes in pain during or after exercise assessed using\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethe Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and through physical examination. Discomfort\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003elevel during activity was significantly lower in the test group compared with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethe placebo group.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e7\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdditional research suggests that collagen peptide supplementation, when\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecombined with exercise, may support functional adaptation of both the ECM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eand muscles. In a randomized trial, sedentary-to-moderately active males\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e(N = 55) participated in a training intervention combined with either 15 g of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecollagen peptides or placebo for 12 weeks. The collagen intervention group\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003edemonstrated reduced acute markers of exercise-induced muscle damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eand improved post-exercise regenerative capacity.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOverall, the results of these studies indicate that collagen peptide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esupplements support joint comfort and may have a positive effect on post-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eexercise muscle and joint recovery in healthy individuals.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e7,8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBone Health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCollagen represents approximately 80% of bone protein. Although minerals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003edetermine bone stiffness and rigidity, collagen provides skeletal toughness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eby forming the scaffolding, defining tissue structure, and stimulating bone-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eforming cells, which determine the amount of mineral deposition.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA study assessing the impact of collagen peptides on bone mineral density\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e(BMD) in postmenopausal women (N = 131), found that 5 g of collagen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003epeptides daily for 12 months increased BMD in women with age-related\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ereduction and was also associated with increased bone formation and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ereduced degradation.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGiven that BMD naturally declines with age, postmenopausal women are at\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ean increased risk for decreased bone density. Further research is needed to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003edetermine the same benefits of collagen supplementation on bone strength\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eand density in other populations.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHair and Nails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHair and nails are primarily made of keratin protein; however, collagen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplays a secondary role in supporting their health. Collagen is found in the\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003econnective tissue surrounding hair follicles and beneath the nail bed matrix,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ewhere it helps maintain structural integrity. Additionally, collagen peptides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eare broken down into amino acids that can be used by the body for protein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esynthesis, including keratin production.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e11,12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn a small open-label study in subjects (N = 25) with brittle nails, daily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esupplementation with 2.5 g of collagen peptides for 24 weeks led to\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003enoticeable improvements, including increased nail growth and a decrease in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethe frequency of cracked or chipped nails. Some benefits persisted 4 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003epost-supplementation, suggesting a sustained effect on nail health.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e11\u003c\/span\u003e An\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eadditional study in female subjects (N = 44) with self-perceived hair thinning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003efound that 2.5 g of collagen peptides given over 16 weeks increased hair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethickness.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOverall, this research suggests that collagen peptides may benefit hair and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003enail health; however, current studies are limited by small sample sizes,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003emulti-ingredient protocols, lack of placebo control, and reliance on subjective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eoutcomes such as perception of the appearance of subjects’ hair and nails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFurther research with a more rigorous, controlled study design and objective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eclinical measures is needed to confirm these effects.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLutein and Skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLutein is a xanthophyll carotenoid pigment found in a wide variety of plants,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ealong with zeaxanthin, another xanthophyll carotenoid. These pigments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eare known for absorbing blue light, including portions of the UV spectrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBecause they accumulate in the macula, the protective benefits of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethese xanthophylls have been extensively studied in relation to eye\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ehealth. However, lutein and zeaxanthin are also deposited in the skin,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ewhere they play an important protective role.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe unique molecular structure of lutein and zeaxanthin makes them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eefficient scavengers of reactive oxygen species such as singlet oxygen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eand peroxyl radicals.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e14\u003c\/span\u003e As a result, they have the capability of protecting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eskin from oxidative damage induced by UV and visible light, with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eemerging evidence also suggesting protection from oxidative stress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eassociated with aging.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e15,16\u003c\/span\u003e Lutein and zeaxanthin may further support skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003estructure by modulating ECM remodeling. In human dermal fibroblasts,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003elutein and zeaxanthin have been shown to reduce the expression of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ematrix metalloproteinases, such as MMP-1, a key enzyme responsible for\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecollagen breakdown, without compromising cell viability.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA randomized, double-blind trial evaluated the effects of lutein and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ezeaxanthin on 5 skin parameters in healthy women (N = 40) with signs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eof skin aging. Participants given a 10-mg oral dose of FloraGLO\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e lutein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e(derived from marigold flowers, Tagetes erecta) demonstrated marked\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eimprovements in skin health, with an increase in skin hydration,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003elipid content, and elasticity. Photoprotective effects were also\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eobserved, including reduced UV-induced free radical formation and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003edecreased lipid peroxidation. These findings suggest that oral lutein\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esupplementation may provide meaningful benefits for skin health.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e17\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVitamin C and Skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential water-soluble vitamin that\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003emust be obtained exogenously. Pollution, smoking, radiation, and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eheavy metal exposure, as well as stress, immune challenges, and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003etemperature changes, all increase human requirements for vitamin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eC. Well-known functions of this versatile vitamin include antioxidant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eprotection against free radicals and oxidation, and the synthesis of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecollagen.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e18-20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVitamin C’s role in collagen formation makes it vital for maintaining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eskin, joint, and skeletal health.\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e19,20\u003c\/span\u003e In vitro and animal studies have\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eshown that vitamin C acts as a cofactor for proline and lysine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ehydroxylases that stabilize the structure of collagen cells and promote\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecollagen gene expression. In the skin, fibroblasts in the dermis rely\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eon vitamin C to support both the synthesis and structural integrity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eof collagen in the dermal matrix; in its absence, collagen production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eis reduced, and crosslinking is impaired, leading to less stable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecollagen.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVitamin C also plays a key physiological role in the antioxidant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003edefense system of human skin. At the cellular level, it interacts with\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eother antioxidants, including vitamin E, enzymatic antioxidants, such\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eas superoxide dismutase, and the master antioxidant, glutathione.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGlutathione helps regenerate oxidized vitamin C, which in turn helps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003erestore vitamin E, thereby supporting an integrated antioxidant network.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn a study evaluating radical-scavenging activity in human skin,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esubjects (N = 33) were supplemented with vitamin C or placebo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfter 4 weeks, daily doses of 100 and 180 mg increased cutaneous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eantioxidative activity by 22% and 37%, respectively, with no change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eobserved in the placebo group.*\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCollagen Elite features a comprehensive blend of highly bioavailable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ecollagen peptides, vitamin C, and FloraGLO\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e®\u003c\/span\u003e lutein. Supporting beauty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003efrom within, this formulation provides collagen peptides to help maintain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eskin hydration and elasticity and promote a healthy hair and nail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eappearance, while lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin C provide antioxidant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esupport to help protect skin from oxidative stress. The collagen peptides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ein this formula also support joint comfort, bone strength and density, and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003emuscle and joint recovery following exercise.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xymogen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54423598268640,"sku":"000000000300113817","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0078\/3047\/0756\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-25at3.11.14PM.png?v=1787663503","url":"https:\/\/www.theedwardsedge.com\/products\/collagen-elite-30-servings-for-healthy-joints-vibrant-hair-skin-nails","provider":"The Edwards Edge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}