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At last - absorbable collagen and hyaluronic acid for skin and joint health

Recently BioCell technologies have developed a purified type-II collagen derived from the breastbone of chickens. What has made this such a breakthrough is that this enzymatically produced controlled molecule, has for the first time created a collagen size that when taken orally can be easily absorbed- for fundamental joint and skin benefit.

However, Hy-Col contains not only collagen but also hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulphate, this synergistic mix has a number of significant benefits.

Hyaluronic acid:

Hyaluronic acid is extremely hydroscopic, holding up to 3000 times its weight in water and unsurprisingly is an important hydrating agent for skin. Unfortunately it is in high demand and with a quick daily turnover supplies are often not available for the body to function at its optimal level. Hyaluronic acid is also known to decline in its availability with advancing age.

In addition to its hydration properties, hyaluronic acid is also critically involved with wound healing and to stimulate DNA synthesis as well as fibroblast cell division, both essential for healthy skin and cartridge maintenance.

What’s more cosmetic surgeons have long used hyaluronic acid as a compliment to Botoxâ and found it ideal for skin healing post operatively or after chemical peels or dermabrasions. In short, in the aesthetic field hyaluronic acid has been used for the prevention and treatment of ageing skin.

Chondroitin sulphate:

The chondroitin sulphate in Hy-Col is a substance that makes up the connective tissue in skin, tendons, ligaments, cartilidge and which also possesses anti-inflammatory properties.

Chondroitin sulphate also enhances the synthesis of hyaluronic acid as well as cartilage production in osteoarthritis patients, thereby improving the quality of their joint tissue. Furthermore it inhibits enzymes that become overactive in joint degeneration and skin aging, destroying cartilage and connective tissue.

Collagen:

A professor of dermatology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Nelson Novick, M.D., wrote an article entitled; tips for at-home anti-aging skin care and in it he commented on the usefulness of the type-II collagen found in Hy-Colä for promoting youthful skin. He said; “I recommend daily oral supplementation with collagen II, hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate to nourish the skin from the inside out where topical applications cannot reach. This dietary supplement provides the only natural and bioavailable source of these three elements needed to maintain skin moisture and elasticity. This complex concentrated matrix of elements, formerly only available to plastic surgeons as injectable drugs, not only halts the appearance of skin aging, but also potentially reverses the aging process altogether. This supplement is not a short-term solution, such as the use of injectable collagen; rather it is a necessary part of any regimen intended for life-long skin tissue health.”

Conclusion:

The unique patented formula in Hy-Col is useful to:

1. Resist cartilage degradation.
2. Improve the elasticity of skin.
3. Reduce joint inflammation.
4. Help hydrate dry skin and promote youthful moist conditions.
5. Promote new cartilage synthesis.
6. Enhance the production of the lubricating synovial fluid that protects and cushions joints.
7. Protect the surface of cartilage from free radical damage and enzymatic digestion and
8. Act as powerful anti-inflammatory, helping to reduce joint pain.

Dosage:
Whilst dependent upon the need, doses of 500mg or 1000mg two to three times daily are the most common.