FORMETTA X SWISSLINE: COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENT

Referred to as the beauty mineral, MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur compound that is necessary for collagen production.  Supplementing with MSM delivers improvements in a range of areas including inflammation, joint/muscle pain, oxidative stress, and antioxidant capacity.

Besides benefitting skin and hair health, MSM supplementation is shown to improve chronic pain, neuropathy, osteoarthritis, joint inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, wound healing, and other inflammatory conditions.

Each serving of Formettā contains 1g of high-grade MSM powder.

Renowned for promoting collagen production , aloe vera supplements increase collagen and hyaluronic acid production while also decreasing collagen degradation, which can improve skin elasticity and decrease facial wrinkling. In one study, patients who took aloe vera orally for 90 days showed an increase in collagen production and a decrease in matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1 gene activity.

Each serving of Formettā contains 20mg of organic freeze-dried Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) in a 200:1 concentrate.

Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis and assists in antioxidant protection against UV-induced photo-damage. Studies show that natural forms of vitamin C have a longer half-life in the body and are more readily absorbed than their synthetic counterparts. Acerola (Malpighia emarginata DC) is a particularly rich natural source of vitamin C and also contains a plethora of phytonutrients such as carotenoids phenolics, anthocyanins, and flavonoids.

Each serving of Formettā contains 200 mg of vitamin C.

Grape seeds are a potent source of antioxidant polyphenols, specifically proanthocyanidins, which are powerful at removing potentially damaging oxidising agents. Clinical studies show that supplementing with Grape Seed Extract (GSE) can improve skin damage caused by UV light and ageing . Each serving of Formettā contains 100mg of grape seed-derived proanthocyanidins

Astaxanthin is a naturally occurring and powerful anti-inflammatory carotenoid, derived from the microalgae Haematococcuspluvialis.

It improves elasticity by strengthening the collagen layer. It has been shown to inhibit matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) that break down collagen and elastin.

Reducing the size of wrinkles and improving skin texture by stimulating collagen production.

Revitalising photo-aged skin by quenching free radicals in all skin layers. Astaxanthin acts as an internal sunscreen as it provides UV protection by decreasing oxidative stress.

Natural AstaReal® astaxanthin has advantages that extend beyond skin health, too—studies also show benefits for the heart, immune system, muscles, and eyes.

Proper hydration is essential for overall wellbeing and correct body function—and of paramount importance for healthy skin. With a perfect balance of all six most important electrolytes (which help control the body’s fluid balance, regulate blood pressure, and facilitate other important functions), Formettā’s unique formula includes mineral powders to support optimal hydration.

The mineral powders are sourced from natural ingredients, like carrot, parsley, watercress, broccoli, and dandelion and infused with natural lemon flavour.

Each serving of Formettā contains 65mg calcium, 78mg chloride, 100mg of magnesium, 70mg of phosphorus, 250mg of potassium, and 1.4g of sodium.

An important coenzyme that is found in every cell of the body, Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is required for mitochondria to make energy. Like collagen, CoQ10 levels decline with age and UV light exposure. Supplementing with CoQ10 is well-known for improving negative symptoms of ageing due to its antioxidant mechanisms on cellular energy levels. As a powerful antioxidant, CoQ10 reduces the production of free radicals, decreases inflammation, leads to vitamin E regeneration, reduces keratinocyte DNA damage, inhibits MMPs, and enhances the expression of collagen and elastin.

Each serving of Formettā contains 50mg of ubiquinol (the reduced form of Coenzyme Q10, which is bioactive and much more easily absorbed than ubiquinone, CoQ10’s oxidised form).