The lead ingredient here is **MSM** (as OptiMSM) at 1,000 mg — right at the minimum clinical dose for connective tissue and sulfur support. You're also getting 50 mg of **Silicon**, well above the studied range, which contributes to collagen cross-linking and hair/nail strength. **Zinc** at 15 mg hits the low end of the clinical range for skin and immune support, and **Copper** at 2 mg is included at an effective dose to keep your zinc-copper ratio balanced.
**Vitamin C** at 120 mg covers your RDA but falls short of the 250+ mg clinical range used in collagen synthesis research. It'll support basic antioxidant needs but isn't enough to meaningfully boost collagen production on its own.
The biggest gap is the amino acid doses. **L-Lysine** at 50 mg is just 5% of the minimum studied dose (1,000 mg), and **L-Proline** at 50 mg is only 10% of its minimum (500 mg). At these amounts, they're unlikely to contribute meaningfully to your skin or hair goals.
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Ingredients (7)
Copper
100%Dose
2000 mcg
Target
1000–2000 mcg
Form
Premium
MSM
100%Dose
1000 mg
Target
1000–3000 mg
Form
—
Zinc
100%Dose
15 mg
Target
15–30 mg
Form
Standard
Vitamin C
48%Dose
120 mg
Target
250–2000 mg
Form
Budget
Silicon
100%Dose
50 mg
Target
5–30 mg
Form
Budget
Other Ingredients (5)
Magnesium StearateLubricant
A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production
Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder
Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements
Stearic AcidLubricant
Saturated fatty acid used as tablet lubricant
Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder
Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements
GlycerinHumectant
Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids
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Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
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