A collagen-boosting supplement that contains at least 4, optionally at least 10, collagen building block amino acids and is substantially free of
histidine. The building block amino acids may be selected from:
Glycine, L-
Proline, L-
Hydroxyproline, L-
Glutamic Acid, L-
Alanine, L-
Arginine, L-
Aspartic Acid, L-
Serine, L-
Leucine, L-
Lysine, L-Hydroxylysine, L-
Valine, L-
Phenylalanine, L-
Threonine, L-
Isoleucine, L-
Methionine, and L-
Tyrosine. The supplement may further comprise:
vitamin C; one or more
mast cell stabilisers which may be selected from:
quercetin,
molybdenum, bromelain, DAO (
diamine oxidase), Urtica Dioica (stinging nettle),
Nigella Sativa (black cumin), Zingiber (ginger),
Scutellaria baicalensis (Chinese skullcap),
Sambucus (Elderberry),
Aloe Vera,
Syzygium aromaticum (clove), and matcha; one or more collagen-strengthening herbs which may be selected from:
Bilberry,
Centella, and Astragulus; one or more Glucosaminoglycans (GAGs) which may be selected from:
Hyaluronic acid,
glucosamine, and
chondroitin; one or more antioxidants which may be selected from:
astaxanthin and
resveratrol; and / or one or more cofactors which may be selected from:
zinc,
biotin,
silicon,
manganese,
magnesium,
Vitamin D,
Vitamin A,
Vitamin E, and iron. The supplement may be a foodstuff, medicament,
nutraceutical, or cosmetic. The supplement may be used to treat hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) while reducing the likelihood of
mast cell degranulation through
histamine activation.