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Vitamin C is so crucial in the production of collagen, that no vitamin C means no collagen synthesis. Specialized cells called fibroblasts utilize vitamin C along with three amino acids to create collagen. Plus, vitamin C also stimulates collagen production by stabilizing collagen mRNA and increasing the proliferation rates of fibroblasts themselves. But that’s not all, vitamin C also acts as a powerful antioxidant eliminating free radicals. UV (sun) light is one of the main sources of free radicals in the skin. In fact, evidence suggests that vitamin C may protect skin from precancerous changes caused by UV exposure. The good news is that including a high-quality vitamin C into your ingestible skincare routine can have a real impact on the health of your skin.

If you’re like most people, starting a new fitness routine can be hard. As the saying goes, the hardest part is starting. But what happens when you commit to that hardcore spin class, take on that HIIT workout, or add those extra reps, only to find your muscles are too sore to work out the next day? Or, for the next five days? How do we maintain a fitness routine and avoid burnout? Say hello to my little friend, Glutathione.

It's relatively well know that many supplements have a limited absorption or bioavailability, meaning the amount of the supplement that actually reaches your bloodstream. Enter liposomal technology. Liposomes mimic our own natural cell membranes. These liposomal spheres can carry a cargo of vitamins, drugs, and nutraceuticals directly into cells. Numerous studies and research have demonstrated the effectiveness of liposome for therapeutics including anti-cancer, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, antibiotics, gene medicines, and even vaccines. So, why haven't we all heard about this game changing liposomal technology?

It’s become common to think of vitamin C in terms of shortening the common cold, but the truth is vitamin C is so much more. A little stress can help us perform under pressure, but chronic stress is bad for the whole body. A little-known stress reliever? Vitamin C! Many studies have demonstrated the effects of high dose vitamin C in reducing stress. Vitamin C not only reduces cortisol in the bloodstream but also has a known impact on reducing blood pressure.

Today, the subject of sleep has become so prevalent in the media that there is a rapidly growing industry dedicated to products that can help you get those elusive zzz’s. From melatonin to magnesium, ashwagandha to astragalus, meditation to good sleep hygiene, there are a lot of techniques and supplements that promise to aid in better sleep. BUT, there’s another one you likely haven’t heard about yet: Glutathione.

Collagen induction therapy, also known as micro-needling, is a common and effective cosmetic dermatologic procedure for reducing scars from acne, injury, and to reduce wrinkles.  Micro needling works quite well, and so is proving popular for both cosmetic skin improvement and medical reasons, such as scar reduction from injury. Unfortunately, not all patients produce collagen at the same levels, and so this results in varying degrees of improvement observed from the procedure.

This article is about the one time you should definitely, absolutely, be well aware of what you’re eating and the steps you can take to avoid something dangerous to your health.

There are two major vitamins used by our bodies in renewing skin, vitamin C and vitamin A. Vitamin C is key in your body's production of collagen, a building block of skin among other vital parts. Vitamin A is used in cell differentiation when it comes time to build the layers of the dermis (skin) and integrate that available collagen. Here's why you don't get enough of either...

A new study shows that the same procedure to create stem cells from skin for research, can also stop or reverse the aging process in mice.

Our modern diets are resulting in a disease normally associated with sailors from medieval times.  Patients are showing up to hospitals with wounds that won't heal and other symptoms:  they have scurvy.