Vitamin C

What is Vitamin C and why is it so important?
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient with a versatile function in the body. It plays a key role in numerous biological processes and is particularly important for maintaining strong, healthy skin and firm connective tissue.
In combination with collagen, vitamin C is even indispensable — it ensures that the body can properly produce and utilize collagen.

The benefits of Vitamin C at a glance:

1. Contributes to collagen formation
2. Helps nourish the skin from within
3. Helps protect cells against oxidative damage
4. Supports the immune system
5. Increases iron absorption
6. Maintains strong bones
   

Why combine with collagen?
When you ingest collagen through food or supplements, vitamin C is essential for effective processing of this collagen. It aids in an important biochemical process — the hydroxylation of amino acids such as proline and lysine — which is necessary to make collagen molecules stable and usable in the body.

Without sufficient vitamin C, collagen is less effectively absorbed and utilized — meaning fewer results for skin, joints, and tissues.
That’s why we opt for a high dose of vitamin C (100 mg) in Labo Mariva. Activate, for optimal effect.

In summary: a powerful collaboration
● Vitamin C contributes to effective collagen formation.
● The combination of collagen + vitamin C enhances each other.
● Without vitamin C, collagen is less well absorbed.

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