{"product_id":"swanson-l-proline-500mg-100-capsules","title":"L-Proline 500mg | 100 capsules | Swanson","description":"\u003ch2\u003eL-Proline by Swanson\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eL-Proline is an amino acid that the body can produce itself and that occurs naturally in high-protein foods. \u003cstrong\u003eL-Proline\u003c\/strong\u003e by Swanson provides 500mg per capsule, with one capsule per day. A simple way to supplement this amino acid separately, for example alongside glycine and vitamin C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat proline in your body is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour body produces proline in the liver. It is the precursor of hydroxyproline, a modified form of proline that is an important part of collagen. Collagen is the protein that gives your skin, tendons, joints and other connective tissue their structure and firmness. In your diet, it is mainly found in high-protein products, with gelatin and bone broth as known sources. Because the body produces proline itself in the liver, it belongs to the amino acids that do not strictly need to come from food. In a normal diet, meat, fish and dishes with gelatin provide the most proline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA building block of collagen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollagen consists largely of three amino acids: glycine, proline and hydroxyproline. The difference between proline and hydroxyproline lies in a small chemical modification that your body makes itself, with vitamin C as a necessary co-factor. Without that conversion, proline simply remains proline and is not incorporated as hydroxyproline into the chain. This product contains only L-proline, so you decide how to combine it. Per capsule you get 500mg, a fixed amount that is separate from your diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProline alongside other building blocks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn collagen, proline together with glycine forms the largest part of the amino acid chain. The advantage of a single amino acid is that you determine the ratio yourself: you add exactly as much proline as you want, without it already being processed in a fixed mix. This jar contains pure L-proline, without further active additions, so that it can be combined with other separate supplements at your own discretion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow you take L-proline\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA question that often comes up: when is the best time to take proline? Swanson advises one capsule per day with water. The capsule is on the large side, so those who prefer not to swallow it can open the capsule and stir the powder through water or a drink, as is also common with other amino acids. With 100 capsules per jar, you have a supply for over three months with one per day. Keep in mind that the capsule is made of gelatin, so this product is not plant-based. In short: L-proline is an amino acid that your body makes itself, which can be supplemented separately with a fixed 500mg per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swanson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49389329842514,"sku":"Swanson-087","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/4_31a3f54b-965a-4121-81a2-edc8ca2a4b7d.jpg?v=1725956055","url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.nl\/en\/products\/swanson-l-proline-500mg-100-capsules","provider":"LUTO Supplements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}