Re(1): collagen deficiency IP: 24.253.122.52 Posted on January 24, 2011 at 02:01:13 PM by James
Hi Ed,
Both collagen and elastin are structural proteins that are produced primarily from the amino acids lysine, hydroxylysine, proline, hydroxyproline, glycine, and the mineral silica as orthosolicic acid, the vitamin C, with traces of copper and zinc as catalysts.
The most common deficiency leading to collagen loss is silica, which declines in absorption as we age due to declining stomach acid levels. Antacids, acid blockers (proton pump inhibitors), alkaline waters and nutritional deficiencies can further decrease stomach acid formation leading to further declines in collagen formation.
Vitamin C is the second most common deficiency leading to collagen loss. Stress, stimulants like caffeine and nicotine and the use of some medications such as steroidal medications like Prednisone all lead to declines in vitamin C levels.
Therefore silica and vitamin C levels are the most important nutrients that need to be focused on.
If you want something already prepared I recommend looking at our Bone and Joint formula, which is primarily designed to address collagen and elastin formation.
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