Vitamin C mechanisms involve serving as enzymatic cofactor for collagen hydroxylation and providing direct antioxidant protection, creating effects requiring ongoing application for maintaining antioxidant benefits but potentially supporting durable collagen improvements if used sufficiently long
H., Chakhtoura, M., Sriram, U., Caricchio, R
Fun Fact: In a study comparing 500 mg vs 1000 mg of glutathione given to healthy adults daily over 4 weeks, the group that was given 500 mg had a greater increase in glutathione in their blood
[3] The proposed mechanism involves B12 altering the gene expression of skin bacteria ( Cutibacterium acnes ), leading to increased inflammatory compounds
8 The AREDS formula includes a high dose of zinc for this reason
Mark Hyman, MD.