10 Mar 2011

FAQ - BioCell Collagen II


What is BioCell Collagen II®?
BioCell Collagen II® is a 100% natural dietary ingredient. Nutritionists are calling it part of a new generation of "super ingredients". Unlike most dietary ingredients, which provide one-dimensional support, BioCell Collagen II® is actually a concentrated matrix of naturally occurring elements. Together, these elements provide multi-dimensional nutritional support that may help the body to more effectively maintain connective tissue health in crucial areas such as joints, skin and the cardiovascular system.

What are the critical nutritional elements found in BioCell Collagen II®?
Independent laboratory analysis shows that BioCell Collagen II® naturally contains Type II Collagen Proteins (60-65%), Chondroitin Sulfate (20%), Hyaluronic Acid (10%), Glucosamine and other Proteoglycans. Each of these is found throughout the body and is required for healthy connective tissue (joints, skin, cardiovascular etc.). 1500 milligrams of BioCell Collagen II® will supply the body with 900 milligrams of collagen type II protein (amino acids), 300 milligrams of Chondroitin, and 150 milligrams of Hyaluronic Acid, along with other nutritional elements such as Glucosamine.

Is BioCell Collagen II® similar to Glucosamine?
Yes, in the sense that both are involved in helping the body maintain healthy joints, but as noted above, BioCell Collagen II® is actually a concentration of many elements, including Glucosamine. If we consume only single elements involved in the complex process of keeping our joints and other connective tissue healthy, we could only expect partial effectiveness. BioCell Collagen II, with its full-spectrum of essential elements, provides broader nutritional support. This may prove more beneficial to overall joint and connective tissue health.

Who should include BioCell Collagen II® as part of a health maintenance program?
Everyone can benefit from taking BioCell Collagen II®. Diet, age, stress, digestive system and physical activity (sports which impact the joints) all affect our ability to provide the body with the nutritional raw materials it requires to properly support joint and connective tissue health. BioCell Collagen II® should be an essential nutritional component for those wanting to remain healthy and active throughout their life.

Can I combine BioCell Collagen II® with other nutritional supplements such as MSM, Chondroitin and Glucosamine?
Yes. Remember, the strength of BioCell Collagen II® is not that it supplies a large amount of one particular nutrient. Its strength is in the fact that it supplies a concentrated matrix of nutrients that may provide more broad-based nutritional support. By combining it with higher doses of more specific elements such as the ones noted above, you may actually receive greater nutritional benefits.

Is BioCell Collagen II® safe?
Yes. As stated earlier, BioCell Collagen II® is a natural dietary ingredient. It—and the elements that make up its complex structure—have a long history of use and safety as dietary ingredients. An independent toxicity study also showed BioCell Collagen II® to be safe, even at extremely high dosages.


6 Mar 2011

What is BioCell Collagen II?

BioCell Collagen II® is a multi-patented joint and skin health nutraceutical that contains a naturally occurring matrix of hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, and hydrolyzed collagen type II. BioCell Collagen II is a breakthrough ingredient that has been the subject of several clinical studies in which safety and efficacy have been demonstrated. Unlike ordinary dietary supplements that contain a blend of multiple ingredients, BioCell Collagen II is made from a single naturally occurring source and utilizes a patented Bio-Optimized™ process which ensures rapid absorption.


Hydrolyzed Collagen Type II:
Is the most abundant protein found in joint cartilage and the dermis of the skin. It provides the structural framework of your connective tissues to keep your skin firm and resilient and your joints active and fluid.

Chondroitin Sulfate:
A naturally occurring element of joint cartilage that gives cartilage its amazing shock absorbing properties.

Hyaluronic Acid (HA)
a molecule that helps provide hydration for your skin, lubrication for your joints and is the gel-like substance that holds your cells together. The HA found in BioCell Collagen II is highly bioavailable due to its patented processing method.