PROBIO Journal · Nutricosmetics
Anti-ageing capsules: OPC, hyaluronic acid and Q10 explained simply
If you are looking for anti-ageing capsules, you usually want a clear daily routine rather than a random mix.
Anti-ageing capsules with OPC, Hyaluronic acid and Coenzyme Q10 are in particularly high demand. In this guide you will learn what lies behind these ingredients, how to recognise a good anti-ageing supplement and how to combine anti-ageing capsules sensibly with collagen.
OPC, hyaluronic acid and Q10: what is in anti-ageing capsules?
Most anti-ageing capsules are built on a few well-known ingredients. These four appear particularly often in high-quality formulas:
| Ingredient | What is it? |
|---|---|
| OPC | Oligomeric proanthocyanidins, a plant extract usually obtained from grape seeds. One of the best-known components of modern nutricosmetics. |
| Hyaluronic acid | A substance naturally present in the body and a classic building block of beauty capsules. |
| Coenzyme Q10 | Also naturally present in the body. Q10 capsules are often chosen when a formula is deliberately designed to be high quality. |
| Resveratrol | A plant compound added to more sophisticated anti-ageing formulas. |
There are no authorised health claims in the EU for these ingredients. That is why good anti-ageing capsules complement them with vitamins and minerals whose role for the skin is established:
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Biotin, vitamin A and zinc contribute to the maintenance of normal skin.
- Vitamin C, vitamin E and zinc contribute to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Buying anti-ageing capsules: what to look for
Worthwhile anti-ageing capsules are not the ones with the most ingredients, but the ones with the clearest formula. Three questions help you compare:
- Is the formula clear? A few ingredients in transparent doses are better than confusing multi-ingredient blends.
- Does it contain micronutrients with an established function? For example vitamin C for collagen formation, or zinc and biotin for the skin.
- Does it fit into everyday life? One capsule a day is easier to keep up than a complicated routine.
Ideally, plan anti-ageing capsules for at least 8 to 12 weeks so that the supplement becomes a fixed part of your diet.
Nutricosmetics: supporting anti-ageing from within
Skincare works from the outside. Nutricosmetics complement it from within: as part of a mindful diet with selected beauty ingredients and micronutrients. That is why many combine both, good skincare on the outside and anti-ageing capsules on the inside.
The basics remain just as important: enough sleep, sun protection, drinking enough and a varied diet with plenty of vegetables and fruit.
Combining anti-ageing capsules and collagen
Many people do not use anti-ageing capsules on their own but as part of a beauty routine. ANTI-Age is most often combined with Collagen BOOSTER , either individually or as a set in the TIMELESS PROTOCOL at a saving.
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ANTI-Age: anti-ageing capsules with OPC, hyaluronic acid and Q10
ANTI-Age is developed as a nutricosmetic, not as an ordinary vitamin complex. At its heart are OPC, hyaluronic acid, coenzyme Q10 and resveratrol, complemented by L-carnosine, alpha-lipoic acid and vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin A, biotin and zinc.
What it includes: 100 mg OPC from standardised grape seed extract, eleven ingredients, and the capsule shell is the only excipient.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- 1 capsule daily, made in Germany
- Halal and kosher
- Pairs with Collagen BOOSTER and SKIN HAIR NAILS
Frequently asked questions about anti-ageing capsules
Which ingredients should anti-ageing capsules contain?
OPC, hyaluronic acid and coenzyme Q10 are in particularly high demand. They are usefully complemented by micronutrients with an established function, for example vitamin C, which contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
How long should you take anti-ageing capsules?
Many plan 8 to 12 weeks in order to make the supplement a fixed part of their diet.
When is the best time to take anti-ageing capsules?
Ideally at the same time every day, for example with a meal. With ANTI-Age, 1 capsule per day is enough.
Is ANTI-Age a vitamin complex?
No. ANTI-Age is intended as a nutricosmetic. At its heart are beauty ingredients such as OPC, hyaluronic acid and Q10. Vitamins and zinc are added in a targeted way.
Can you combine anti-ageing capsules with collagen?
Yes. ANTI-Age is often combined with Collagen BOOSTER, or both are used together as a set in the TIMELESS PROTOCOL.
Why are anti-ageing capsules so expensive?
The price depends on the raw materials, quantities and number of ingredients. Check whether OPC, hyaluronic acid and coenzyme Q10 are listed with specific quantities, and compare the price per day.
What is OPC?
OPC stands for oligomeric proanthocyanidins, plant compounds found in grape seeds, for example. Look at the amount of OPC and not just the amount of extract.
What are nutricosmetics?
Nutricosmetics are food supplements intended to complement skincare from the outside with nutrients from within. Authorised claims exist, for example, for vitamin C, biotin and zinc.
Read more in the PROBIO Journal
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- Hair, skin and nails from within
- All beauty products
- Quality at PROBIO: raw materials, forms and bioavailability
This article is for general information only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.