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by Lyle Hurd, Editor totalhealth
Skin and Joint Health
BioCell Collagen II
Normal Skin Structure and Function
Today many health conscious adults attempt
to maintain a youthful appearance by exercising,
taking growth hormone enhancers
and using expensive cosmetics. Researchers
agree that the major visible signs of aging in
the skin, joints and eyes are a result of progressive
collagen and hyaluronic acid degradation
in our tissues. They propose that
supplementation may actually reverse signs
of aging.
Normal skin function requires the presence
of normal physiological substances in
and around the skin cells. Of the many substances
required for the normal functioning
of the skin, collagen is one of the most
important. It provides structural support to
skin, thereby maintaining the skin tone,
suppleness and elasticity, giving the skin its
amazing beauty. Without sufficient collagen,
our body would literally unravel itself from
the seams, losing its connective properties
and its ability to hold together, causing sagging
and wrinkles associated with old age.
Another vital component of the skin
structure is hyaluronic acid (HA). HA is a
major component of the extra cellular
matrix, that is, the space between living cells.
HA is also present in skin tissue, both dermis
and epidermis, where it allows the retaining
of skin moisture and functions as a lubricant
between the collagen matrix of the skin.
Younger looking skin is typically higher in
HA. It has been observed that hyaluronic acid
content present in human skin tissue
declines as we age, most dramatically after
the age of 50 when signs of aging are most
prevalent. The degradation of hyaluronic
acid and collagen leads to the loss of elasticity
and smoothness of the skin, leading to
the appearance of wrinkles.
Most people after the age of 40 have
already lost a great deal of HA and may actually
require HA supplementation. It is now
possible to supplement HA with an advanced
nutraceutical, BioCell Collagen II, that
delivers HA orally.
This natural ingredient contains high
concentrations of hyaluronic acid and chondroitin
sulfate naturally embedded with collagen
type II protein. Its hydrolysis method
renders the product molecularly optimized
and water soluble for maximum absorption
via oral ingestion and topical application.
It is possible that HA rich BioCell
Collagen II, when taken orally, can reach the
corium layers of the epidermis and provide
cellular level nourishment to the skin,
revealing a more vibrant and younger
looking completion.
Normal Joint Structure and Function
Normal joint function requires healthy cartilage
and bones, smooth gilding surfaces,
synovial fluid, normal joint spaces and
normal soft tissues surrounding the joints.
Of the many substances required for the
normal functioning of the joints, collagen is
one of the most important.
There are over 14 different types of collagen
found throughout the body. Type II
collagen is the most abundant structural
component found in the articular (joint)
cartilage matrix. Interwoven in collagen type
II matrixes are powerful substances known
as glycosaminoglycans (hyaluronic acid and
chondroitin sulfate) which gives the cartilage
its amazing, shock absorbing properties.
As we age, it has been observed that there
is a decrease in the production and concentration
of collagen type II in the joints. The
lack of this vital structural component leads
to joint pain and inflammation.
Today’s common treatments include the
prolonged use of harsh painkillers and antiinflammatory
drugs, steroids, NSAIDs and Cox-2 inhibitors that temporarily relieve
pain and cover up the symptoms while the
disease progresses further. More often these
treatments worsen the condition rather than
help because of their harmful side effects.
 Through the advancement of preventive
nutrition, we can now not only halt the progression
of arthritis but can also improve the
condition and provide relief to sufferers by
using safe and natural nutraceuticals. An
effective and comprehensive nutraceutical
substance that uses this approach is BioCell
Collagen II.
In order to benefit the arthritic conditions,
collagen type II must be present in
high concentrations to provide structural
support and cushioning properties to the
joints. Interwoven within BioCell Collagen
II are certified amounts of hyaluronic acid
and chondroitin sulfate, two important elements
that give BioCell Collagen II its water
retentive properties. Hyaluronic acid and
chondroitin sulfate are concentrated in the
synovial fluid, cartilage and extra cellular
matrix.
Results of a subjective clinical study of 89
random subjects with various types of pain
syndromes showed that 90 percent of the
participants reported benefits of using
BioCell Collagen II in a short period of time.
Who Should Consider BioCell Collagen II?
This nutraceutical grade ingredient is completely
safe and non-toxic. It is suitable for
everyday use by individuals who want to lead
a healthier lifestyle, especially baby boomers
and the elderly population who have conditions
associated with connective tissues disorders,
osteoarthritis, degenerative joint
disease, joint defects, vascular disease and
cartilage injuries. TH
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