antiquemule t1_j28tao0 wrote
Reply to comment by autoantinatalist in If collagen is a protein, and proteins are broken down during digestion, why would collagen or collagen supplements be beneficial? Is it just hype? by skepticated
Collagen is made from vitamin C? Tell me more!
skisushi t1_j28v8gl wrote
No, but vitamin c is needed for collagen crosslinking, a process that strengthens your collagen. Deficiency leads to scurvy.
Bussy_Enjoyer_69 t1_j28uwxr wrote
Vitamin C is a necessary cofactor for one of the initial steps in synthesizing collagen. People with vitamin C deficiency (ie., scurvy) develop swollen gums and other signs of damaged connective tissue as a result of impaired collagen synthesis
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