ALT **Vitamin C and Collagen Research** Vitamin C may have a powerful partner in boosting collagen production. In a laboratory study, human skin cells produced about 23% more collagen with vitamin C alone. But when researchers combined it with glycinamide, collagen production increased by an impressive 153% compared with untreated cells. Collagen helps maintain skin firmness and structure. While the results are promising, the combination has only been tested in lab-grown cells, not in human skin. **Source: Lee, J. E., & Boo, Y. C. (2022). Combination of glycinamide and ascorbic acid synergistically promotes collagen production and wound healing in human dermal fibroblasts. *Biomedicines, 10*(5), 1029.
ALT **Prolonged Fasting May Influence Immune System Activity** Prolonged fasting can trigger significant metabolic changes and influence how immune cells function. Research suggests fasting may affect a cellular recycling process called autophagy, which helps cells remove damaged components and maintain their health. Scientists have also investigated how fasting influences blood-forming stem cells in the bone marrow, particularly during immune suppression caused by chemotherapy. Some studies have found promising results, including improved immune-cell recovery in animal experiments. However, these findings do not prove that a 72-hour fast can regenerate or completely reset the human immune system. More human research is needed to understand these effects. Prolonged fasting can also carry health risks, including dehydration, dizziness and electrolyte imbalances.
