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Proline

Amino acids / Amino acids and their derivatives

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Pyrrolidine-2-carboxylic acid

Description: Proline is a nonessential amino acid and a building block of protein. In the body it helps to produce collagen and cartilage and it is produced from arginine, ornithine or glutamic acid. It is found in high protein foods (like meat, dairy products, eggs) and is important for musculoskeletal health

Oral Uses

  • Aging prevention RatingRating

    Proline is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 1-2 g of proline daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months. Better if used with vitamin C.

  • Back pain RatingRating

    Proline promotes collagen and tissue repair; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-2 g of proline daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months. Better if used with vitamin C.

  • Collagen and tissue repair RatingRating

    Proline promotes collagen and tissue repair. Take 1-2 g of proline daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months. Better if used with vitamin C.

  • General collagen conditions RatingRating

    Proline improves collagen conditions; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-2 g of proline daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months. Better if used with vitamin C.

  • General connective tissue conditions RatingRating

    Proline promotes connective tissue health; alleviates symptoms. Take 1-2 g of proline daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months. Better if used with vitamin C.

  • General musculoskeletal support RatingRating

    Proline promotes musculoskeletal support. Take 1-2 g of proline daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months. Better if used with vitamin C.

  • Improving & supporting health & function of muscle RatingRating

    Proline improves and supports health and function of muscle; keeps them flexible and reduces sagging. Take 1-2 g of proline daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months. Better if used with vitamin C.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Anti-aging RatingRating

    Proline is an anti-aging; slows down aging process. Take 1-2 g of proline daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months. Better if used with vitamin C.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1-2 g of proline daily, in divided doses, between meals, for many months. Better if used with vitamin C.

Cautions & Side Effects

Safety problems are unknown if used as suggested. Use it with caution if you are pregnant or nursing or if you have kidney or liver conditions.

Available Forms

Proline is available in tablet, capsule and powder form.

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