Dr Gys

28/02/2026

Sodium pyruvate offers a holistic approach to well-being, promoting vibrant health, beauty, and vitality. It has emerged as a potent ally in the quest for vibrant health and graceful ageing. Sodium Pyruvate supports NAD+ production and is one of the active ingredients in COLLAGENplus+ Complex.

Benefits of Sodium Pyruvate:

💊 Exercise Performance & Recovery

In a study with male soccer players, sodium pyruvate (0.1 g/kg for 1 week) improved repeated sprint performance, power output, and recovery.

💊 Metabolic Effects

It can increase carbohydrate oxidation (i.e., increase how much glucose is burned) after ingestion.

There was a delayed increase in glycerol appearance in the blood, suggesting an effect on fat metabolism.

💊 Antioxidant & Cytoprotective Effects

Sodium pyruvate can directly scavenge reactive oxygen species (ROS), such as hydrogen peroxide, reducing oxidative damage.

In cell models, pyruvate protected mitochondria from oxidative stress.

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25/02/2026

• Excellent anti-oxidative characteristics
• Collagen boosting effects
• Detoxification enhancement
• Anti-inflammatory qualities
• Improved immunity
• Improved skin hydration
• Energy boosting of human cells
• Promotion of cell longevity
• DNA protection"

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23/02/2026

Hair is mostly made of keratin, a protein. Collagen is rich in glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline, which are essential amino acids your body can use to build keratin.

Think of collagen as providing the raw materials your hair follicles need for stronger, healthier strands. Collagen acts as a structural protein around hair follicles, supporting the dermis. Stronger dermal tissue means less follicle weakening, which can reduce hair thinning due to aging or stress.

Collagen can help fight free radical damage in the scalp, which can otherwise contribute to hair aging and breakage.

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23/02/2026

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21/02/2026

If you suffer from COPD, you know that there is no cure, but it can be managed.

The active ingredients in Largavita's NADplus+ Complex leans itself to supporting the medical treatment provided by doctors and preventing further damage in the following ways:

Improving Mitochondrial Function

🫁COPD patients often have mitochondrial dysfunction in lung tissue and skeletal muscles.

🫁NAD+ supports mitochondrial respiration and can improve energy supply to lung cells and muscles, reducing fatigue and improving exercise tolerance.

Reducing Oxidative Stress

🫁NAD+ is essential for NADPH production, which fuels glutathione regeneration.

🫁Glutathione is a primary antioxidant in the lungs, which protects against oxidative damage from pollutants and cigarette smoke.

Anti-inflammatory Effects

🫁NAD+ activates sirtuins, which can downregulate pro-inflammatory pathways

🫁Chronic airway inflammation is a hallmark of COPD, so this may help reduce progression.

🫁NAD+ is required for DNA repair enzymes (PARPs), which can reduce cellular senescence in lung tissue.

Healthy lung cells may resist further damage and maintain better function over time.

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18/02/2026

Collagen supplements are increasingly studied for nail health, and the evidence is quite promising.

Nails are composed primarily of keratin, a protein, but keratin synthesis relies on amino acids like glycine, proline, and hydroxyproline - which are abundant in collagen.
Collagen supplementation provides these building blocks, supporting stronger, thicker nails.

Collagen also supports the nail bed and cuticle tissue, improving structural integrity which reduces brittleness and splitting.

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16/02/2026

16/02/2026

Largavita's NADplus+ Complex contains a plethora of nutraceuticals that make up three complexes. The detoxification complex is the third complex, and consists of multiple amino acids involved in the second phase of the liver’s detoxification. This biotransformation phase of liver detoxification is extremely important in ridding the body of numerous endogenous toxins produced in the body.

Amino acids like:

Alpha lipoic acid: Alpha-lipoic acid is a naturally occurring antioxidant made in small amounts by the body. It is unique because it is both water- and fat-soluble, allowing it to work in almost every cell.

L-Carnosine: Carnosine helps prevent and repair glycation, a process where sugar molecules damage collagen, skin structure and proteins in the body.

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14/02/2026

Beyond the commonly cited benefits for skin, hair, nails, joints, and gut health, collagen has several less obvious or unusual benefits that are gaining attention in research. Here’s a rundown:

Bone Strength Beyond Calcium

🦴Collagen provides the matrix for bone mineralization.

🦴Studies suggest collagen peptides may increase bone density and improve bone microarchitecture, especially in postmenopausal women.

🦴Works synergistically with calcium and vitamin D for stronger bones.

Eye Health

👁️Collagen is abundant in the cornea, sclera, and vitreous humour.

👁️Collagen supports eye tissue integrity

👁️It also reduces age-related structural degradation of the eye

Brain & Cognitive Support

👁️Collagen is rich in glycine and proline, amino acids that support neurotransmitter function

👁️Glycine from collagen can act as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, calming the brain and improving sleep.

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11/02/2026

The NAD+ Complex is the second complex that makes up Largavita's NADplus+ Complex.

NAD+ acts as an oxidation-reduction coenzyme because it contains the pyridine ring structure of the vitamin niacin, which accepts electrons when fuel molecules are oxidised. Stabilised oral NAD+ as a nutritional supplement thus plays an important role to prevent energy deficiency in tissues. Cells having more fuel via NAD+, have more energy, function much better, live much longer and stay healthy."

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09/02/2026

Amino Acids:
🐄Bovine collagen contains Type I and Type III collagen, which supports not just skin but also muscles, organs, and connective tissue more broadly.

🐄Marine collagen tends to be primarily Type I, which is very skin-focused (skin elasticity, hydration, hair, nails).

🐄Because of its amino acid distribution, bovine collagen is better for joint support, gut health, and tissue repair, especially where Type III is important.

Absorption / Bioavailability

🐟Marine collagen peptides are generally smaller, which is said to lead to faster absorption.

However, high-quality hydrolysed bovine collagen, like that in Largavita's COLLAGENplus+ Complex, also has very good bioavailability. COLLAGENplus+ Complex uses Peptan® hydrolysed peptides with over 90% absorption rate.

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