Thanks very much. I will give it a shot. I also did some digging in the net and found references to collagen optimization/maintenance. As we age we lose our natural ability to maintain proper collagen levels, which affects skin elasticity and hydration, among other things. I am going to try a supplement for a while and see if that helps.

Another tidbit that I need to look deeper into alleged that as chicken pox was eradicated, shingles incidents grew. The idea was that rather than get the shingles vaccine, find someone with chicken pox and get that infection. The two viruses are related and antibodies from chicken pox may prevent shingles, the writer thought. Too late now for me, but worth some effort for my kids and theirs if it pans out.