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The Willner Window Product Reference Catalog, Jan-Feb, 2013
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As we age, our body’s elasticity and ability to heal diminish. While
physical activity is an important part of any healthful lifestyle, the
more active we are, the more likely it is that our joints will pay a
price for it. As the old saying goes, “It’s not the years. It’s the
mileage.” Many factors contribute to our ‘rate of aging’, including
genes, hormone levels, diet and exercise patterns. One of the contrib-
utors is a vital substance found in our body in abundance when we’re
born, but which fades as we age.
Hyaluronic Acid
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Hyaluronic acid (HA), a long chain molecule that
consists of alternating units of glucosamine and glu-
curonic acid, can absorb up to 3,000
times its weight in water and plays a cru-
cial role in maintaining joint function.
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HA stimulates DNA synthesis and
fibroblast cell division, which are essen-
tial for healthy skin and cartilage.
Hyaluronic Acid
and Type II Collagen
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Given the importance of HA for
healthy skin and joints, plus its ‘normal’ decrease with aging, it is
highly desirable to find an effective, absorbable source of HA.
BioCell Collagen II
®
is a purified, hydrolyzed (partially digested) type
II collagen supplement that provides at least 10% by weight of a
low molecular weight HA, which is highly absorbable.
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The regular use of Collagen Type II can be expected to enhance
levels in individuals with an age-related decline in hyaluronic acid.
The Benefits of Chondroitin Sulfate
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In addition to HA, type II collagen (the collagen that makes up
moveable joints) provides a high level (typically 20%) of chondroitin
sulfate (CS). CS is a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) that helps form the con-
nective tissue of skin, tendons, cartilage, ligaments and bone matrix.
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CS also inhibits enzymes such as collagenase, elastase and
proteoglycanase that become overactive in joint and skin aging,
thereby promoting healthy cartilage and connective tissue.
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These components of hydrolyzed type II collagen have been shown
to maintain cartilage and promote new cartilage and proteoglycan
synthesis. They also enable the production of a thick, lubricating
synovial fluid that cushions joints and protects the surface of carti-
lage from free radical and enzymatic degradation.
The Results of the Research
In February 2004, the results of a double blind study
with Collagen Type II were released.
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In a study measuring peak absorp-
tion, oral Collagen Type II HA levels sig-
nificantly increased in the blood at 4
hours, and peaked at 7,000% above
placebo at 12 hours.
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In a study to determine bioavail-
ability of a constant daily dose, blood
levels of Collagen Type II HA became
stabilized at seven days and remained
so throughout the study at a level
3,543% higher than controls. Thus, the
regular use of Collagen Type II can be expected to enhance levels in
individuals with an age-related decline in hyaluronic acid.
Always Ask For the Best
Best Hyaluronic Acid with Chondroitin Sulfate is a science-based for-
mulation manufactured with raw materials of unsurpassed quality
and purity, and delivered at
clinically-tested potency. If
you would like to get more
information about Best
Hyaluronic Acid, or any
other Doctor's Best prod-
uct, call 800-333-6977, or
visit www.drbvitamins.com.
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