Vitamin C

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a well-known vitamin that was one of the first vitamins to be discovered in the early 1920s. Its importance in collagen synthesis is well-documented, primarily due to its role in preventing the disease known as Scurvy. While most people obtain their daily recommended intake of Vitamin C, with only a small percentage being deficient, its necessity for collagen absorption or effectiveness is not supported by scientific evidence.

While some collagen supplements may incorporate synthetic Vitamin C into their formulations, it’s important to be cautious about this practice. Adding synthetic Vitamin C to collagen powder carries the risk of potentially damaging collagen’s amino acids and affecting its bioavailability. Therefore, while Vitamin C is undoubtedly crucial for overall health, its direct correlation with collagen absorption or efficacy in collagen supplements remains a subject of debate within the scientific community.