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- 5 types of hydrolyzed collagen powder (type I, II, III, V & X)
- 5 food sources of collagen peptides including grass-fed hydrolyzed bovine collagen, organic chicken bone broth, organic beef bone broth. wild caught white fish collagen and eggshell collagens
- 10,000 mcg biotin
- Hydrolyzed keratin
- Vitamin B6, vitamin C & vitamin D3
- Hyaluronic acid and niacin
- Pantothenic acid
- 18 amino acids
- Non-GMO
- Unflavored
- Zero carbs
- Dairy, soy, gluten, shellfish, and oil-free
- Pure of artificial flavors, colors, or additives
- Designed for men and women
- Third-party tested
- Manufactured in the USA in a cGMP-certified facility
Description
Product Details
Featured Ingredients
Grass-Fed Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen
Types 1 & 3 collagen
Organic Chicken Bone Broth
Type 2 collagen
Biotin
10,000 mcg
Keratin
500 mg
Vitamin C, D & Hyaluronic Acid
+ Niacin, vitamin B6 & pantothenic acid
Beauty formulation in a collagen powder
You don’t name a formula “platinum” lightly. You do so only when it truly deserves it. In this case, we believe it does. Why? Because we’ve combined our very best ingredients into one collagen solution. And that's a platinum choice.
Suggested use
Adults mix 1 scoop daily of Codeage Multi Collagen Platinum Edition powder with 8 ounces of your favorite beverage, coffee, smoothies & baked treats to upgrade your diet. Do not exceed recommended dose.
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CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose. Please use caution if you have allergies or sensitivities to any of the listed ingredients. Pregnant or nursing mothers and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Use only as directed. Some people might experience slight intolerance to marine or bovine product. If gastrointestinal discomfort (including bloating, cramps, diarrhea, or other digestive upset) or other sensitivity is experienced stop taking the product immediately. Some people are allergic to bovine (beef) or fish. If you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition, please consult with your physician before use. If you have any questions about consuming this dietary supplement, consult with your health care professional before using. If you use prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, are unaware of your current medical condition or have a pre-existing medical condition(s), consult with your health care professional before using. Discontinue use immediately if you experience any adverse symptoms or reactions while taking this product. Discontinue use 2 weeks prior to surgery. Do not use if your health status is unknown. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat moisture. Biotin can be received in adequate or extra amounts from food and regular diet only. Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.
Additional Details
Beauty formulation in a collagen powder
You don’t name a formula “platinum” lightly. You do so only when it truly deserves it. In this case, we believe it does. Why? Because we’ve combined our very best ingredients into one collagen solution. And that's a platinum choice.
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Ingredients:
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol), Niacin (as Niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate), Biotin, Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate), Multi-Collagen Complex: Grass-Fed Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen Peptides (BSE-free), Organic Chicken Bone Broth, Organic Beef Bone Broth (BSE-free), Wild-Caught Hydrolyzed Fish Collagen Peptides, Eggshell Membrane Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate).
Amino acid profile (average milligrams per serving): Alanine 867 mg, Arginine 737 mg, Aspartic Acid 558 mg, Glutamic Acid 979 mg, Glycine 2334 mg, Histidine 73 mg, Hydroxylysine 85 mg, Hydroxyproline 1134 mg, Isoleucine 149 mg, Leucine 285 mg, Lysine 358 mg, Methionine 86 mg, Phenylalanine 189 mg, Proline 1354 mg, Serine 325 mg, Threonine 177 mg, Tyrosine 50 mg, Valine 220 mg. Average milligrams per serving naturally occurring; absolute values may vary. Contains 8 of 9 essential amino acids. Not a significant source of protein. Collagen protein does not count toward the FDA recommended Percent Daily Value for protein because it lacks one essential amino acid: tryptophan. Packaged by weight, not volume. Settling may occur.
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References
Biotin: an essential B vitamin involved in a number of specific biological reactions responsible for the metabolism of fats, glucose and amino acids
Biotin. Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-HealthProfessional/
Vitamin C: antioxidant support, collagen synthesis, skin & hair health
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One of vitamin C’s essential functions is to serve as an antioxidant, protecting the body from excessive oxidation. Vitamin C plays a pivotal role in the regeneration of vitamin E, another important antioxidant.
Vitamin C. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/
Vitamin C is required to support synthesis of collagen in the body. Collagen is the major component of the body’s connective tissue.
Vitamin C. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/
Vitamin C supports skin health in two ways: as an antioxidant and as a required cofactor for production of collagen in the body. References for these roles are provided above.
Skin dermal and epidermal layers contain relatively high amounts of vitamin C. Age and UV exposure can reduce tissue levels.
Skin Health. Linus Pauling Institute. Oregon State University. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/vitamin-C
Vitamin D, from diet and production within the skin, play a vital role in skin health. More specifically, vitamin D in skin plays a critical role in regulating the proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes, the cells responsible for producing the structural protein keratin. This process ensures normal cell growth and maintains the skin barrier. Vitamin D has also been shown to be involved in maintaining the growth cycle of mature hair follicles.
Vitamin D. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
Vitamin D and Skin Health. Linus Pauling Institute. Oregon State University. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/vitamin-D
Vitamin B6: essential in the metabolism of protein, fat, carbohydrates
Vitamin B6 is found in 6 forms all of which can be utilized. Two forms, Pyridoxal 5’ phosphate (PLP) and pyridoxamine 5’ phosphate (PMP) are the active coenzyme forms of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 in coenzyme forms performs a wide variety of functions in the body, with involvement in more than 100 enzyme reactions, primarily concerned with protein metabolism. Both PLP and PMP are involved in amino acid metabolism, and PLP is also involved in the metabolism of one-carbon units, carbohydrates, and lipids
Vitamin B6. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb6-healthprofessional/
Pantothenic acid: essential in fatty acid metabolism
The primary functions of Pantothenic acid involve the synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl carrier protein, both of which are involved in the metabolism of fatty acids.
Pantothenic acid. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/PantothenicAcid-HealthProfessional/
Hydrolyzed keratin protein: a source of amino acids used by the body form new protein
Keratin is a major structural protein in hair and nails.
Composition of hair and nails ( and overview of conditions):
J McKittrick, PY Chen, SG Bodde, W Yang The structure, functions, and mechanical properties of keratin.- Jom, 2012
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Hyaluronic acid: joint & skin health
HA supports joint lubrication. Several human studies in persons who are healthy as well as those with osteoarthritis, experienced reduction in knee pain following ingestion of oral HA. Various daily doses were studied (80 mg-630 mg) and all showed benefit. (The complex molecule hyaluronan is found in the joint space where if lubricates and cushions joints.)
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HA supports skin hydration. Hyaluronic acid is a building block of hyaluronan, a complex molecule found in the extracellular matrix of tissues such as skin, eye and joints. It plays a role in lubrication of joints and is important in maintaining skin moisture.
Oral supplementation with HA has been shown in at least 6 human studies to improve skin moisture content. These studies have been reviewed by Kawada et al. Studies examined a range of doses (37.5 mg HA per day to 240 mg HA per day-3 studies at 120 mg HA per day). The consumption period ranged from 4 to 12 weeks, with all time periods showing benefit.
Kawada C, Yoshida T, Yoshida H, Matsuoka R, Sakamoto W, Odanaka W, Sato T, Yamasaki T, Kanemitsu T, Masuda Y, Urushibata O. Ingested hyaluronan moisturizes dry skin. Nutr J. 2014 Jul 11;13:70. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-13-70. PMID: 25014997; PMCID: PMC4110621.
Grass-Fed Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen
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Organic Chicken Bone Broth
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Biotin
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Keratin
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Vitamin C & Hyaluronic Acid
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Gupta RC, Lall R, Srivastava A, Sinha A. Hyaluronic Acid: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Trajectory. Front Vet Sci. 2019;6:192. Published 2019 Jun 25. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00192
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Tashiro T, Seino S, Sato T, Matsuoka R, Masuda Y, Fukui N. Oral administration of polymer hyaluronic acid alleviates symptoms of knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study over a 12-month period. ScientificWorldJournal. 2012;2012:167928. doi: 10.1100/2012/167928
Altman, R., Hackel, J., Niazi, F., Shaw, P., & Nicholls, M. (2018). Efficacy and safety of repeated courses of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review. Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 48(2), 168–175. DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2018.01.009
Concoff, A., Sancheti, P., Niazi, F., Shaw, P., & Rosen, J. (2017). The efficacy of multiple versus single hyaluronic acid injections: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 18(1), 542. DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1897-2
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Supplement Facts
Ingredients
Suggested Use
References
Product Details
- 5 types of hydrolyzed collagen powder (type I, II, III, V & X)
- 5 food sources of collagen peptides including grass-fed hydrolyzed bovine collagen, organic chicken bone broth, organic beef bone broth. wild caught white fish collagen and eggshell collagens
- 10,000 mcg biotin
- Hydrolyzed keratin
- Vitamin B6, vitamin C & vitamin D3
- Hyaluronic acid and niacin
- Pantothenic acid
- 18 amino acids
- Non-GMO
- Unflavored
- Zero carbs
- Dairy, soy, gluten, shellfish, and oil-free
- Pure of artificial flavors, colors, or additives
- Designed for men and women
- Third-party tested
- Manufactured in the USA in a cGMP-certified facility
Featured Ingredients
Grass-Fed Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen
Types 1 & 3 collagen
Organic Chicken Bone Broth
Type 2 collagen
Biotin
10,000 mcg
Keratin
500 mg
Vitamin C, D & Hyaluronic Acid
+ Niacin, vitamin B6 & pantothenic acid
Beauty formulation in a collagen powder
You don’t name a formula “platinum” lightly. You do so only when it truly deserves it. In this case, we believe it does. Why? Because we’ve combined our very best ingredients into one collagen solution. And that's a platinum choice.
Suggested use
Adults mix 1 scoop daily of Codeage Multi Collagen Platinum Edition powder with 8 ounces of your favorite beverage, coffee, smoothies & baked treats to upgrade your diet. Do not exceed recommended dose.
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CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose. Please use caution if you have allergies or sensitivities to any of the listed ingredients. Pregnant or nursing mothers and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Use only as directed. Some people might experience slight intolerance to marine or bovine product. If gastrointestinal discomfort (including bloating, cramps, diarrhea, or other digestive upset) or other sensitivity is experienced stop taking the product immediately. Some people are allergic to bovine (beef) or fish. If you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition, please consult with your physician before use. If you have any questions about consuming this dietary supplement, consult with your health care professional before using. If you use prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, are unaware of your current medical condition or have a pre-existing medical condition(s), consult with your health care professional before using. Discontinue use immediately if you experience any adverse symptoms or reactions while taking this product. Discontinue use 2 weeks prior to surgery. Do not use if your health status is unknown. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat moisture. Biotin can be received in adequate or extra amounts from food and regular diet only. Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.
Additional Details
Beauty formulation in a collagen powder
You don’t name a formula “platinum” lightly. You do so only when it truly deserves it. In this case, we believe it does. Why? Because we’ve combined our very best ingredients into one collagen solution. And that's a platinum choice.
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Ingredients:
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol), Niacin (as Niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate), Biotin, Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate), Multi-Collagen Complex: Grass-Fed Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen Peptides (BSE-free), Organic Chicken Bone Broth, Organic Beef Bone Broth (BSE-free), Wild-Caught Hydrolyzed Fish Collagen Peptides, Eggshell Membrane Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate).
Amino acid profile (average milligrams per serving): Alanine 867 mg, Arginine 737 mg, Aspartic Acid 558 mg, Glutamic Acid 979 mg, Glycine 2334 mg, Histidine 73 mg, Hydroxylysine 85 mg, Hydroxyproline 1134 mg, Isoleucine 149 mg, Leucine 285 mg, Lysine 358 mg, Methionine 86 mg, Phenylalanine 189 mg, Proline 1354 mg, Serine 325 mg, Threonine 177 mg, Tyrosine 50 mg, Valine 220 mg. Average milligrams per serving naturally occurring; absolute values may vary. Contains 8 of 9 essential amino acids. Not a significant source of protein. Collagen protein does not count toward the FDA recommended Percent Daily Value for protein because it lacks one essential amino acid: tryptophan. Packaged by weight, not volume. Settling may occur.
Pairs With
References
Biotin: an essential B vitamin involved in a number of specific biological reactions responsible for the metabolism of fats, glucose and amino acids
Biotin. Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-HealthProfessional/
Vitamin C: antioxidant support, collagen synthesis, skin & hair health
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One of vitamin C’s essential functions is to serve as an antioxidant, protecting the body from excessive oxidation. Vitamin C plays a pivotal role in the regeneration of vitamin E, another important antioxidant.
Vitamin C. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/
Vitamin C is required to support synthesis of collagen in the body. Collagen is the major component of the body’s connective tissue.
Vitamin C. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/
Vitamin C supports skin health in two ways: as an antioxidant and as a required cofactor for production of collagen in the body. References for these roles are provided above.
Skin dermal and epidermal layers contain relatively high amounts of vitamin C. Age and UV exposure can reduce tissue levels.
Skin Health. Linus Pauling Institute. Oregon State University. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/vitamin-C
Vitamin D, from diet and production within the skin, play a vital role in skin health. More specifically, vitamin D in skin plays a critical role in regulating the proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes, the cells responsible for producing the structural protein keratin. This process ensures normal cell growth and maintains the skin barrier. Vitamin D has also been shown to be involved in maintaining the growth cycle of mature hair follicles.
Vitamin D. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
Vitamin D and Skin Health. Linus Pauling Institute. Oregon State University. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/vitamin-D
Vitamin B6: essential in the metabolism of protein, fat, carbohydrates
Vitamin B6 is found in 6 forms all of which can be utilized. Two forms, Pyridoxal 5’ phosphate (PLP) and pyridoxamine 5’ phosphate (PMP) are the active coenzyme forms of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 in coenzyme forms performs a wide variety of functions in the body, with involvement in more than 100 enzyme reactions, primarily concerned with protein metabolism. Both PLP and PMP are involved in amino acid metabolism, and PLP is also involved in the metabolism of one-carbon units, carbohydrates, and lipids
Vitamin B6. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb6-healthprofessional/
Pantothenic acid: essential in fatty acid metabolism
The primary functions of Pantothenic acid involve the synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl carrier protein, both of which are involved in the metabolism of fatty acids.
Pantothenic acid. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/PantothenicAcid-HealthProfessional/
Hydrolyzed keratin protein: a source of amino acids used by the body form new protein
Keratin is a major structural protein in hair and nails.
Composition of hair and nails ( and overview of conditions):
J McKittrick, PY Chen, SG Bodde, W Yang The structure, functions, and mechanical properties of keratin.- Jom, 2012
http://meyersgroup.ucsd.edu/papers/journals/Meyers%20354.pdf
P Grinzi. Hair and nails. - Australian Family Physician, 2011
https://www.racgp.org.au/getattachment/065396cf-bb0c-4fd6-99fb-63fa5a3770b1/Hair-and-nails.aspx
Hyaluronic acid: joint & skin health
HA supports joint lubrication. Several human studies in persons who are healthy as well as those with osteoarthritis, experienced reduction in knee pain following ingestion of oral HA. Various daily doses were studied (80 mg-630 mg) and all showed benefit. (The complex molecule hyaluronan is found in the joint space where if lubricates and cushions joints.)
Oe M, Tashiro T, Yoshida H, Nishiyama H, Masuda Y, Maruyama K, Koikeda T, Maruya R, Fukui N. Oral hyaluronan relieves knee pain: a review. Nutr J. 2016 Jan 27;15:11. doi: 10.1186/s12937-016-0128-2. PMID: 26818459; PMCID: PMC4729158.
HA supports skin hydration. Hyaluronic acid is a building block of hyaluronan, a complex molecule found in the extracellular matrix of tissues such as skin, eye and joints. It plays a role in lubrication of joints and is important in maintaining skin moisture.
Oral supplementation with HA has been shown in at least 6 human studies to improve skin moisture content. These studies have been reviewed by Kawada et al. Studies examined a range of doses (37.5 mg HA per day to 240 mg HA per day-3 studies at 120 mg HA per day). The consumption period ranged from 4 to 12 weeks, with all time periods showing benefit.
Kawada C, Yoshida T, Yoshida H, Matsuoka R, Sakamoto W, Odanaka W, Sato T, Yamasaki T, Kanemitsu T, Masuda Y, Urushibata O. Ingested hyaluronan moisturizes dry skin. Nutr J. 2014 Jul 11;13:70. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-13-70. PMID: 25014997; PMCID: PMC4110621.
Grass-Fed Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen
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Organic Chicken Bone Broth
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Biotin
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Witteveen, A. G., Hofstad, C. J., & Kerkhoffs, G. M. (2015). Hyaluronic acid and other conservative treatment options for osteoarthritis of the ankle. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (10), CD010643. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010643.pub2
Wu M, Cronin K, Crane JS. Biochemistry, Collagen Synthesis. [Updated 2020 Apr 6]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan-.
Boyera, N., Galey, I., & Bernard, B. A. (1998). Effect of vitamin C and its derivatives on collagen synthesis and cross-linking by normal human fibroblasts. International journal of cosmetic science, 20(3), 151–158. DOI: 10.1046/j.1467-2494.1998.171747.x
Lis, D. M., & Baar, K. (2019). Effects of Different Vitamin C-Enriched Collagen Derivatives on Collagen Synthesis. International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, 29(5), 526–531. DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0385
Kleszczewska E. (2007). Biologiczne znaczenie witaminy C ze szczególnym z uwzglednieniem jej znaczenia w metabolizmie skóry [Biological role and importance in the skin metabolism of vitamin C]. Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego, 23(138), 462–465. PMID: 18432133
DePhillipo NN, Aman ZS, Kennedy MI, Begley JP, Moatshe G, LaPrade RF. Efficacy of Vitamin C Supplementation on Collagen Synthesis and Oxidative Stress After Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review. Orthop J Sports Med. 2018;6(10):2325967118804544. Published 2018 Oct 25. doi: 10.1177/2325967118804544
Moores J. (2013). Vitamin C: a wound healing perspective. British journal of community nursing, Suppl, S6–S11. DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2013.18.sup12.s6
Collins N. (2004). Adding vitamin C to the wound management mix. Advances in skin & wound care, 17(3), 109–112. DOI: 10.1097/00129334-200404000-00010
Ronchetti, I. P., Quaglino, D., Jr, & Bergamini, G. (1996). Ascorbic acid and connective tissue. Sub-cellular biochemistry, 25, 249–264. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4613-0325-1_13
Vaxman, F., Olender, S., Lambert, A., Nisand, G., & Grenier, J. F. (1996). Can the wound healing process be improved by vitamin supplementation? Experimental study on humans. European surgical research. Europaische chirurgische Forschung. Recherches chirurgicales europeennes, 28(4), 306–314. DOI: 10.1159/000129471
Hallberg, L., Brune, M., & Rossander, L. (1989). The role of vitamin C in iron absorption. International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Supplement = Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Supplement, 30, 103–108. PMID: 2507689
Lynch, S. R., & Cook, J. D. (1980). Interaction of vitamin C and iron. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 355, 32–44. DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1980.tb21325.x
Teucher, B., Olivares, M., & Cori, H. (2004). Enhancers of iron absorption: ascorbic acid and other organic acids. International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 74(6), 403–419. DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831.74.6.403
Carr, A. C., & Maggini, S. (2017). Vitamin C and Immune Function. Nutrients, 9(11), 1211. DOI: 10.3390/nu9111211
Ströhle, A., & Hahn, A. (2009). Vitamin C und Immunfunktion [Vitamin C and immune function]. Medizinische Monatsschrift fur Pharmazeuten, 32(2), 49–56. PMID: 19263912
Maheu, E., Rannou, F., & Reginster, J. Y. (2016). Efficacy and safety of hyaluronic acid in the management of osteoarthritis: Evidence from real-life setting trials and surveys. Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 45(4 Suppl), S28–S33. DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2015.11.008
Dincel YM, Adanir O, Arikan Y, Caglar AK, Dogru SC, Arslan YZ. EFFECTS OF HIGH-DOSE VITAMIN C AND HYALURONIC ACID ON TENDON HEALING. Acta Ortop Bras. 2018;26(2):82‐85. doi: 10.1590/1413-785220182602182353
Papakonstantinou E, Roth M, Karakiulakis G. Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging. Dermatoendocrinol. 2012;4(3):253‐258. doi: 10.4161/derm.21923
Oe M, Sakai S, Yoshida H, et al. Oral hyaluronan relieves wrinkles: a double-blinded, placebo-controlled study over a 12-week period. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2017;10:267‐273. Published 2017 Jul 18. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S141845
Jegasothy SM, Zabolotniaia V, Bielfeldt S. Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humans. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2014;7(3):27‐29. PMID: 24688623
Gupta RC, Lall R, Srivastava A, Sinha A. Hyaluronic Acid: Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Trajectory. Front Vet Sci. 2019;6:192. Published 2019 Jun 25. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00192
Kawada C, Yoshida T, Yoshida H, et al. Ingested hyaluronan moisturizes dry skin. Nutr J. 2014;13:70. Published 2014 Jul 11. doi: 10.1186/1475-2891-13-70
Bowman S, Awad ME, Hamrick MW, Hunter M, Fulzele S. Recent advances in hyaluronic acid based therapy for osteoarthritis. Clin Transl Med. 2018;7(1):6. Published 2018 Feb 16. doi: 10.1186/s40169-017-0180-3
Tashiro T, Seino S, Sato T, Matsuoka R, Masuda Y, Fukui N. Oral administration of polymer hyaluronic acid alleviates symptoms of knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind, placebo-controlled study over a 12-month period. ScientificWorldJournal. 2012;2012:167928. doi: 10.1100/2012/167928
Altman, R., Hackel, J., Niazi, F., Shaw, P., & Nicholls, M. (2018). Efficacy and safety of repeated courses of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review. Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 48(2), 168–175. DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2018.01.009
Concoff, A., Sancheti, P., Niazi, F., Shaw, P., & Rosen, J. (2017). The efficacy of multiple versus single hyaluronic acid injections: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 18(1), 542. DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1897-2
Altman, R. D., Bedi, A., Karlsson, J., Sancheti, P., & Schemitsch, E. (2016). Product Differences in Intra-articular Hyaluronic Acids for Osteoarthritis of the Knee. The American journal of sports medicine, 44(8), 2158–2165. DOI: 10.1177/0363546515609599
Witteveen, A. G., Hofstad, C. J., & Kerkhoffs, G. M. (2015). Hyaluronic acid and other conservative treatment options for osteoarthritis of the ankle. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (10), CD010643. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD010643.pub2
Wu M, Cronin K, Crane JS. Biochemistry, Collagen Synthesis. [Updated 2020 Apr 6]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020 Jan-.
Boyera, N., Galey, I., & Bernard, B. A. (1998). Effect of vitamin C and its derivatives on collagen synthesis and cross-linking by normal human fibroblasts. International journal of cosmetic science, 20(3), 151–158. DOI: 10.1046/j.1467-2494.1998.171747.x
Lis, D. M., & Baar, K. (2019). Effects of Different Vitamin C-Enriched Collagen Derivatives on Collagen Synthesis. International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, 29(5), 526–531. DOI: 10.1123/ijsnem.2018-0385
Kleszczewska E. (2007). Biologiczne znaczenie witaminy C ze szczególnym z uwzglednieniem jej znaczenia w metabolizmie skóry [Biological role and importance in the skin metabolism of vitamin C]. Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego, 23(138), 462–465. PMID: 18432133
DePhillipo NN, Aman ZS, Kennedy MI, Begley JP, Moatshe G, LaPrade RF. Efficacy of Vitamin C Supplementation on Collagen Synthesis and Oxidative Stress After Musculoskeletal Injuries: A Systematic Review. Orthop J Sports Med. 2018;6(10):2325967118804544. Published 2018 Oct 25. doi: 10.1177/2325967118804544
Moores J. (2013). Vitamin C: a wound healing perspective. British journal of community nursing, Suppl, S6–S11. DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2013.18.sup12.s6
Collins N. (2004). Adding vitamin C to the wound management mix. Advances in skin & wound care, 17(3), 109–112. DOI: 10.1097/00129334-200404000-00010
Ronchetti, I. P., Quaglino, D., Jr, & Bergamini, G. (1996). Ascorbic acid and connective tissue. Sub-cellular biochemistry, 25, 249–264. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4613-0325-1_13
Vaxman, F., Olender, S., Lambert, A., Nisand, G., & Grenier, J. F. (1996). Can the wound healing process be improved by vitamin supplementation? Experimental study on humans. European surgical research. Europaische chirurgische Forschung. Recherches chirurgicales europeennes, 28(4), 306–314. DOI: 10.1159/000129471
Hallberg, L., Brune, M., & Rossander, L. (1989). The role of vitamin C in iron absorption. International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Supplement = Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Supplement, 30, 103–108. PMID: 2507689
Lynch, S. R., & Cook, J. D. (1980). Interaction of vitamin C and iron. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 355, 32–44. DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-6632.1980.tb21325.x
Teucher, B., Olivares, M., & Cori, H. (2004). Enhancers of iron absorption: ascorbic acid and other organic acids. International journal for vitamin and nutrition research. Internationale Zeitschrift fur Vitamin- und Ernahrungsforschung. Journal international de vitaminologie et de nutrition, 74(6), 403–419. DOI: 10.1024/0300-9831.74.6.403
Carr, A. C., & Maggini, S. (2017). Vitamin C and Immune Function. Nutrients, 9(11), 1211. DOI: 10.3390/nu9111211
Ströhle, A., & Hahn, A. (2009). Vitamin C und Immunfunktion [Vitamin C and immune function]. Medizinische Monatsschrift fur Pharmazeuten, 32(2), 49–56. PMID: 19263912
Maheu, E., Rannou, F., & Reginster, J. Y. (2016). Efficacy and safety of hyaluronic acid in the management of osteoarthritis: Evidence from real-life setting trials and surveys. Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 45(4 Suppl), S28–S33. DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2015.11.008
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol), Niacin (as Niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate), Biotin, Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate), Multi-Collagen Complex: Grass-Fed Hydrolyzed Bovine Collagen Peptides (BSE-free), Organic Chicken Bone Broth, Organic Beef Bone Broth (BSE-free), Wild-Caught Hydrolyzed Fish Collagen Peptides, Eggshell Membrane Collagen, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate).
Amino acid profile (average milligrams per serving): Alanine 867 mg, Arginine 737 mg, Aspartic Acid 558 mg, Glutamic Acid 979 mg, Glycine 2334 mg, Histidine 73 mg, Hydroxylysine 85 mg, Hydroxyproline 1134 mg, Isoleucine 149 mg, Leucine 285 mg, Lysine 358 mg, Methionine 86 mg, Phenylalanine 189 mg, Proline 1354 mg, Serine 325 mg, Threonine 177 mg, Tyrosine 50 mg, Valine 220 mg. Average milligrams per serving naturally occurring; absolute values may vary. Contains 8 of 9 essential amino acids. Not a significant source of protein. Collagen protein does not count toward the FDA recommended Percent Daily Value for protein because it lacks one essential amino acid: tryptophan. Packaged by weight, not volume. Settling may occur.
Adults mix 1 scoop daily of Codeage Multi Collagen Platinum Edition powder with 8 ounces of your favorite beverage, coffee, smoothies & baked treats to upgrade your diet. Do not exceed recommended dose.
CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose. Please use caution if you have allergies or sensitivities to any of the listed ingredients. Pregnant or nursing mothers and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Use only as directed. Some people might experience slight intolerance to marine or bovine product. If gastrointestinal discomfort (including bloating, cramps, diarrhea, or other digestive upset) or other sensitivity is experienced stop taking the product immediately. Some people are allergic to bovine (beef) or fish. If you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition, please consult with your physician before use. If you have any questions about consuming this dietary supplement, consult with your health care professional before using. If you use prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications, are unaware of your current medical condition or have a pre-existing medical condition(s), consult with your health care professional before using. Discontinue use immediately if you experience any adverse symptoms or reactions while taking this product. Discontinue use 2 weeks prior to surgery. Do not use if your health status is unknown. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Store in a cool, dry place, away from heat moisture. Biotin can be received in adequate or extra amounts from food and regular diet only. Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.
Biotin: an essential B vitamin involved in a number of specific biological reactions responsible for the metabolism of fats, glucose and amino acids
Biotin. Fact Sheet for Health Professionals. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-HealthProfessional/
Vitamin C: antioxidant support, collagen synthesis, skin & hair health
One of vitamin C’s essential functions is to serve as an antioxidant, protecting the body from excessive oxidation. Vitamin C plays a pivotal role in the regeneration of vitamin E, another important antioxidant.
Vitamin C. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/
Vitamin C is required to support synthesis of collagen in the body. Collagen is the major component of the body’s connective tissue.
Vitamin C. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-HealthProfessional/
Vitamin C supports skin health in two ways: as an antioxidant and as a required cofactor for production of collagen in the body. References for these roles are provided above.
Skin dermal and epidermal layers contain relatively high amounts of vitamin C. Age and UV exposure can reduce tissue levels.
Skin Health. Linus Pauling Institute. Oregon State University. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/vitamin-C
Vitamin D, from diet and production within the skin, play a vital role in skin health. More specifically, vitamin D in skin plays a critical role in regulating the proliferation and differentiation of keratinocytes, the cells responsible for producing the structural protein keratin. This process ensures normal cell growth and maintains the skin barrier. Vitamin D has also been shown to be involved in maintaining the growth cycle of mature hair follicles.
Vitamin D. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
Vitamin D and Skin Health. Linus Pauling Institute. Oregon State University. https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/health-disease/skin-health/vitamin-D
Vitamin B6: essential in the metabolism of protein, fat, carbohydrates
Vitamin B6 is found in 6 forms all of which can be utilized. Two forms, Pyridoxal 5’ phosphate (PLP) and pyridoxamine 5’ phosphate (PMP) are the active coenzyme forms of vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 in coenzyme forms performs a wide variety of functions in the body, with involvement in more than 100 enzyme reactions, primarily concerned with protein metabolism. Both PLP and PMP are involved in amino acid metabolism, and PLP is also involved in the metabolism of one-carbon units, carbohydrates, and lipids
Vitamin B6. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb6-healthprofessional/
Pantothenic acid: essential in fatty acid metabolism
The primary functions of Pantothenic acid involve the synthesis of coenzyme A (CoA) and acyl carrier protein, both of which are involved in the metabolism of fatty acids.
Pantothenic acid. Health Professional Fact Sheet. NIH. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/PantothenicAcid-HealthProfessional/
Hydrolyzed keratin protein: a source of amino acids used by the body form new protein
Keratin is a major structural protein in hair and nails.
Composition of hair and nails ( and overview of conditions):
J McKittrick, PY Chen, SG Bodde, W Yang The structure, functions, and mechanical properties of keratin.- Jom, 2012
http://meyersgroup.ucsd.edu/papers/journals/Meyers%20354.pdf
P Grinzi. Hair and nails. - Australian Family Physician, 2011
https://www.racgp.org.au/getattachment/065396cf-bb0c-4fd6-99fb-63fa5a3770b1/Hair-and-nails.aspx
Hyaluronic acid: joint & skin health
HA supports joint lubrication. Several human studies in persons who are healthy as well as those with osteoarthritis, experienced reduction in knee pain following ingestion of oral HA. Various daily doses were studied (80 mg-630 mg) and all showed benefit. (The complex molecule hyaluronan is found in the joint space where if lubricates and cushions joints.)
Oe M, Tashiro T, Yoshida H, Nishiyama H, Masuda Y, Maruyama K, Koikeda T, Maruya R, Fukui N. Oral hyaluronan relieves knee pain: a review. Nutr J. 2016 Jan 27;15:11. doi: 10.1186/s12937-016-0128-2. PMID: 26818459; PMCID: PMC4729158.
HA supports skin hydration. Hyaluronic acid is a building block of hyaluronan, a complex molecule found in the extracellular matrix of tissues such as skin, eye and joints. It plays a role in lubrication of joints and is important in maintaining skin moisture.
Oral supplementation with HA has been shown in at least 6 human studies to improve skin moisture content. These studies have been reviewed by Kawada et al. Studies examined a range of doses (37.5 mg HA per day to 240 mg HA per day-3 studies at 120 mg HA per day). The consumption period ranged from 4 to 12 weeks, with all time periods showing benefit.