Bussy_Enjoyer_69 t1_j28uwxr wrote on December 30, 2022 at 2:16 PM

Reply to comment by antiquemule 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

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