When it comes to glowing, youthful skin, collagen is often the first word that comes to mind. It’s the protein that keeps our skin firm, smooth, and resilient. But while collagen powders and supplements flood the wellness market, the science is clear: taking collagen directly does little to boost your body’s natural collagen production.
So what’s the real solution? Providing your body with the essential building blocks of collagen — amino acids — in their pure, usable form.
Why Collagen Supplements Fall Short
Collagen molecules are far too large to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream. When ingested, they’re broken down in the digestive tract into amino acids — the very components your body needs to make collagen in the first place.
This means that swallowing collagen peptides is essentially an indirect way of getting amino acids, and often not the most effective one.
The True Building Blocks of Collagen
Collagen is a complex protein, and your body needs a variety of amino acids to build and maintain it. While L-Lysine and L-Proline are the most well-known, several others are also vital for healthy, resilient skin:
- L-Lysine – essential for collagen cross-linking, helping to stabilise skin structure.
- L-Proline – forms the backbone of collagen fibres, crucial for strength and elasticity.
- Glycine – the most abundant amino acid in collagen, important for flexibility and repair.
- Leucine & Valine – branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) that support tissue repair and help maintain skin firmness.
- Taurine – a powerful antioxidant amino acid that protects skin cells from oxidative stress and supports hydration.
- Arginine – stimulates growth factors and wound healing, aiding in new collagen formation.
- Glutamine – supports skin barrier function and cellular repair, especially under stress.
- Vitamin C (cofactor, not an amino acid) – indispensable for collagen synthesis; without it, collagen can’t form properly.
Together, this spectrum of amino acids provides the structural foundation, repair capacity, and antioxidant protection your skin needs to maintain a youthful, healthy glow.
Why Intravenous (IV) Infusions Are Superior
Oral supplementation has its limitations — absorption varies, and nutrients can be lost through the digestive process. IV therapy, on the other hand, delivers amino acids and vitamin C directly into the bloodstream, ensuring optimal availability where your body needs it most.
This means:
- Better absorption and higher bioavailability.
- Immediate access for your cells to begin collagen production.
- Visible benefits for skin firmness, hydration, and elasticity over time.
Collagen From the Inside Out
At Optimise Health, we offer a targeted Amino Acid Infusion that combines the essential amino acids and vitamins for collagen synthesis. Unlike off-the-shelf collagen powders, this infusion gives your body exactly what it needs to build its own collagen, naturally and effectively.
The result? Healthier, firmer, and more radiant skin from within. Contact us for more information and bookings.
