Proline is an amino acid that has many benefits for the body, including helping with skin health, joint health, and wound healing.
Skin health
Helps skin retain moisture
Helps prevent fine lines and wrinkles
Supports structures that prevent the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
Joint health
Helps maintain and strengthen heart muscles
Helps with joint pain
Reduces the likelihood of joint-related diseases
Helps repair damaged joint tissues
Helps produce new, healthy cells
Wound healing
Helps with angiogenesis, the process by which new blood vessels are formed from existing ones
Helps with cell migration, the process by which cells move to where they are most needed
Helps modulate the immune response and reduce inflammation
Other benefits Helps with protein synthesis and structure, Helps with metabolism, Helps with antioxidative reactions, and Helps with immune responses.
Proline is considered a conditionally essential amino acid because the body can produce it, but its synthesis can be limited in certain circumstances. In these circumstances, proline must be consumed as part of a person's diet.