It boosts collagen production, improves skin elasticity, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles from the inside out
The body can synthesize glycine endogenously from serine and threonine
However, the half-life in the bloodstream is extremely short, so for optimal effects, very frequent administration is needed, and the efficacy is unproven
A study indicates that regular overdose of isolated vitamin B12 supplements, especially among male smokers, may increase the risk of lung cancer (Brasky et al., 2017)
The most compelling studies of efficacy have been done in cell cultures and small animals
These unique properties have made astaxanthin an area of growing interest in fields such as healthy aging, exercise recovery, skin health, eye health, and cardiovascular wellness