Injuries & Burns

During wound healing, the formation and storage of collagen at the injured site is necessary. Here  iron  and  zinc  as cofactors are essential. Zinc is a components of matrix metalloproteinases which enables the formation of new tissue and wound closure.

Vitamin C  is a cofactor in collagen synthesis. It is involved in the hydroxylation of proline and lysine into hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine, which are characteristic components of connective tissue and essential for its structural stability. Vitamin C also acts as an antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. Patients with wound healing disorders, decubitus, leg ulcer, burns and after surgery benefit from a vitamin C supplement. 

Pantothenic acid is a component of coenzyme A, which plays a role in the synthesis and functionality of the skin layers and in cell renewal. Coenzyme A acts as an energy source and stimulates metabolic processes necessary for cell division, cell maturation and the synthesis of dermal lipids. Pantothenic acid is essential for rapid wound healing as it stimulates the formation of collagen-synthesizing fibroblasts and the production of hexosamine-containing acidic mucopolysaccharides, which are important for the stability of granulation tissue.

L-arginine  is a precursor of polyamines, which are essential for cell division and protein synthesis and therefore have a protein anabolic effect which is evident in wound healing. Clinical studies have shown that the therapeutic use of arginine can promote wound healing processes and shorten the healing phase.