Hy-Col
Improve skin and joint health with Collagen and Hyaluronic acid
BioCell technologies developed a purified type-II collagen. This enzymatically produced controlled molecule, derived from the breastbone of chickens, can be easily absorbed- for joint and skin benefit when taken orally.
Hy-Col also contains hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulphate in a synergistic mix that has a number of important benefits.
Hyaluronic acid:
Hyaluronic acid holds up to 3000 times its weight in water and because of this quality is an important hydrating agent for skin. Unfortunately because of the high demand supplies are often not available for the body to function at its optimum point. Hyaluronic acid’s availability is also known to decline with advancing age.
In addition hyaluronic acid is also critical in wound healing, stimulating DNA synthesis and fibroblast cell division. Its role is essential for healthy skin and cartridge maintenance.
Cosmetic surgeons have long used hyaluronic acid as a compliment of Botox and use it for post operation skin healing, after chemical peels or dermabrasions. Hyaluronic acid has long been used for the prevention and treatment of ageing skin in the aesthetic field.
Chondroitin sulphate:
The chondroitin sulphate makes up the connective tissue in skin, tendons, ligaments, cartilidge and it also possesses anti-inflammatory properties.
It has been shown that chondroitin sulphate enhances the synthesis of hyaluronic acid and cartilage production in osteoarthritis patients, improving the quality of their joint tissue. It also inhibits enzymes that destroy cartilage and connective tissue.
Collagen:
Nelson Novick, M.D., professor of dermatology at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, 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-Col for promoting youthful skin.”
In the article he commented “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:
Hy-Col is highly effective to:
- Resist cartilage degradation.
- Improve the elasticity of skin.
- Reduce joint inflammation.
- Help hydrate dry skin and promote youthful moist conditions.
- Promote new cartilage synthesis.
- Enhance the production of the lubricating synovial fluid that protects and cushions joints.
- Protect the surface of cartilage from free radical damage and enzymatic digestion and
- Act as powerful anti-inflammatory, helping to reduce joint pain.
Dosage:
Whilst dependant upon the need, doses of 500mg or 1000mg two to three times daily are the most common.