06/18/2026
👄Gum (gingival) tissue is made primarily of Type I collagen, which makes up roughly 60% of your gingiva. This fibrous protein provides the tensile strength, flexibility, and structural framework required to keep your gums firm, resilient, and tightly sealed around your teeth.
🍋Yes, vitamin C is absolutely required for collagen synthesis. It acts as an essential cofactor for the enzymes (prolyl hydroxylase and lysyl hydroxylase) that stabilize and cross-link collagen fibers. Without it, your body cannot properly form or maintain stable collagen.
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