Mutations on the COL6A6 gene, which is responsible for the synthesis of collagen, correlate very strongly with eczema. Collagen helps to hydrate and provide relief for eczema

Collagen is good for hydrating the skin.  But Eczema has no cure.  The best you can hope for is to manage the flareups. 

From National Eczema,

Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the human body that makes up around 75% of our skin. According to Dr. Shari Marchbein, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City, “collagen is the main structural protein that forms the connective tissue throughout our body, from skin to bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments.” Within our skin, collagen also helps maintain hydration – a critical concern for people with eczema, as prolonged dehydration of the skin can lead to cracks and fissures. Skin dehydration is one of the causes of skin barrier dysfunction in people with eczema and may increase the risk of Staph infection

from Dr. Harlan, 

Collagen synthesis is clearly an important part of the skin’s health. But can this “glue-producing” protein really help eczema?

In a word, yes. Collagen is an important part of your skin’s barrier function. Inadequate collagen synthesis can lead to problems ranging from dryness to poor healing. Mutations on the COL6A6 gene, which is responsible for the synthesis of collagen, correlate very strongly with eczema.  

Adding that, 

A 2017 study led by the Japanese Institute for Investigative Dermatology found that eczema patients taking collagen tripeptides had lower blood levels of inflammatory cytokines and chemokines than eczema patients who did not supplement. While the study didn’t definitively prove that collagen supplements help eczema flares, it suggests that they could, if given within the right parameters. 

Sounds good on paper,

In 2022, a Canadian study found that marine collagen, which is taken from fish, jellyfish, and sponges, contributed to improved skin barrier function and faster healing of the skin. The reason for this seems to be that this kind of collagen stimulates the migration of fibroblasts. We already know that fibroblasts play a key role in collagen synthesis; they also act as “flying squads,” migrating from their source to deal with damaged tissues. This migration is inhibited in eczema-prone skin. Marine collagen seems to enhance the dermal fibroblasts’ ability to migrate from the dermis to other layers of the skin as needed during eczema flares. 

This could be the difference, 

The study’s authors note that marine collagen peptides have a smaller molecular weight than most traditional bovine collagen supplements. This means that they are more easily absorbed by the body’s tissues. 

OptiZinc Reduces Acne by 50%

Got acne?

InterhealthUSA says that OptiZinc reduces acne by 50%.  You'll definitely want to keep a jar of this around the medicine cabinet. 

Although there are many manufacturers who boast ways to reduce and prevent acne, Zinc is a natural mineral that’s proven to combat acne. Research shows that people who suffer from acne are deficient in Zinc, typically. Furthermore, as they begin to supplement with Zinc and increase the amount of Zinc in their bodies, their acne tends to reduce by 50%.

Now, with the power of L-OptiZinc®, your clients can get more Zinc into their systems quicker. With improved absorption rates, they’ll get more from each pill they take than they have in the past. In the end, they’ll see quicker results in their fight against acne. 

One of the things that teenagers do a lot of is pop their zits.  The crater left behind can leave a scar, and this only constitutes an added worry that could, in fact, exacerbate an acne breakout.  But not to fear.  OptiZinc is an excellent skin toner, which means that it can reduce the instance of scars on the skin. 

Additionally, with L-OptiZinc powering their [immune] system, they'll recover from breakouts quicker and reduce the instance of scars on their skin.  

Jeez, how can this news not be a song of relief?  It's not just acne that OptiZinc treats but also eczema.  For colds, I like the zinc lozenges that come in the form of zinc acetate.  

 Intake of zinc supplements can help the body gain sufficient amount of resistance against acne, eczema, prostate disorder and even simple colds. Studies show that zinc has the optimum capacity to regulate the level of testosterone in the body which when left uncontrolled can eventually lead to the formation of annoying acne. Zinc also stimulates the body's natural ability to heal chronic infections. Zinc actually aids a number of enzymes that facilitate in collagen synthesis which leads to faster healing of wounds and infections. 

Zinc also treats and manages diabetes, but I know diabetics who would rather shoot themselves full of insulin than take zinc that will make their cells more insulin sensitive.  But who are they to listen to me?

Zinc is scientifically proven to be effective in preventing the development of diabetes. It regulates the production of insulin and helps the blood sugar move into the cells. The mineral is even effective in reducing the risk of suffering rheumatoid arthritis because of its anti-inflammatory properties. 

Yes, knowing what zinc can do and what it can relieve can bring a sigh of relief and optimism for better health.  But consider the horrors of what can result if one is zinc deficient.  Most young people are.  Older folks too as they age.  

Inadequate amount of zinc in the body can lead to growth retardation, loss of appetite, bone degradation, low blood pressure, poor quality and rough skin and loss of sense of taste and smell. Zinc insufficiency can also be major culprit behind the development of weight loss, fatigue, hair loss, formation of white spots underneath the nails and diarrhea.