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Collagen

• Collagen is a natural biomaterial that has unique properties and has been used for health care since the ancient Egyptian civilization.. It is the most abundant protein found in the body. There are 13 different types of collagen. Types 1, 3 and 5 are specific for skin.
• Chains of amino acids make up collagen. These chains form collagen molecules which in turn, from fibrils. These fibrils produce fibers. Bundled fibers lead to body tissue formation.
• Distribution and orientation of collagen reflects the function of the tissue in which it is found. For example, it is collagen that transmits tension in tendon, lends structural support in skin and bone and limits expansion in arteries.
• Collagen plays an integral part during each phase of wound healing and is an excellent hemostatic agent. It absorbs 40 - 60 times its weight in fluid.
• When applied to a wound, collagen initially acts as a hemostatic agent. Continued application seems to aid and hasten the body's own repair mechanisms

The Benefits of Collagen for Health, Energy and Vitality

Pure collagen is a healthy and natural foodstuff comprising over 80% valuable protein and up to 2% mineral salts and water. It contains no fat, carbohydrates, cholesterol or preservatives
Clinical results and client testimonials have shown that the skin becomes smoother, visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Hair and nails become stronger by up to 36%. If taken regularly, collagen can preserve and build and replenish lean muscle mass and encourage the body to shed fat. PureLogicol Collagen may therefore help with inch loss and cellulite

Collagen Questions and Answers

What is Collagen?

Collagen is the matrix that holds our bodies together. It is the most abundant protein in the body and accounts for some 85% of the skin, muscles and connective tissues. Collagen levels deplete at a rate of 1.5% every year after the age of 25, by the age of 40 your body stops manufacturing collagen. PureLogicol skincare may help stimulate your natural collagen production.

What results should I expect?
Results will vary depending on age and skin type. You should feel the skin become smoother over the first few weeks, many users report fuller lips and reduction in frown lines and wrinkles.

In a clinical study at Harvard Medical School 89.9% of users who suffered from osteoporosis/arthritis felt better ease of movement with less pain.

Are there any side effects?
Generally there are no known side effects or contra-indications, however if you are pregnant or have IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) it is recommended that you don't use the food supplement. The good news is you can still use and enjoy the collagen face masks and collagen serum.

The Facts and Health Benefits of Collagen

Rich in essential amino acids - Many people without realizing it have a deficiency in the typical amino acids required for connective tissue.
This is one of the major reasons for disease of the support and ambulatory systems. Typical wear-and-tear symptoms such as osteoarthritis (joint wear) and osteoporosis (bone loss) are now major and very widespread diseases.
Deficiency of the amino acids glycine and proline e.g. can become apparent in brittle fingernails, glossless and split hairs as well as joint pain subsequent to sustained physical activity.

"The body reacts by increasing the amount of abrasion of cartilage. However, collagen can compensate for such nutritional deficiencies" explained Dr.Beuker at a Health Forum held on October 10, 2001 in Eberbach.
The natural foodstuff collagen differs from other protein products in that it contains ten-to-twenty times the concentration of the amino acids glycine and proline. These particular amino acids are important components of bone, tendons, ligaments and joints and provide them with their firmness and elasticity.
The amino acid content of collagen is about one third glycine and a further 22% proline and hydroproline; the remaining 45% comprise 17 amino acids.

Collagen has a particular high content of acidic and basic amino acids. Of the acidic amino acids (glutamic acid and aspartic acid), about one third is present in the amino form as glutamine and aspargine. Cystein is completely absent; of the sulphur-containing amino acids, methionine is the only one present, in low proportion.

"Due to its special composition of amino acids, it acts as a sort of 'power nutrition' for joint cartilage", explained Dr.Beuker, sports medical specialist in amino acids.
They contain no fat or carbohydrates, no purine or cholesterol and are in addition free of all preservatives. PureLogicol complies fully with all bacteriological standards.

Collagen Health Benefits

Chronic-degenerative joint disease is widespread among the population and requires particular attention. High living standards, insufficient exercise, reduced physical work and inadequate nutrition contribute to decreasing the resistivity of connective tissue, which results in degenerative disease and increased suffering.

Osteoporosis is defined as a reduction of bone mass combined with a reduction of function. The loss occurs simultaneously with increased decomposition of bone collagen. Osteoporosis substantially reduces the quality of life of many patients due to the pain it causes. As primarily females are affected by osteoporosis, 30% of fractures that occur among 70% year old patients are the result of osteoporosis. The osteoporosis process principally affects the spongy bones; their structure becomes mechanically inadequate and results in fractures.

Numerous scientific studies have shown that the regular administration of collagen can help prevent these diseases occurring; in addition, symptoms that may already be present are relieved.

The latest studies have now clarified the exact way that collagen works in the human body.

Clinical Studies in to the Benefits and Uses of Collagen

In a comprehensive range of clinical studies, PureLogical Collagen exerts a positive influence on degenerative joint disease. It has also been shown that they have a prophylactic effect in preventing damage to joints, ligaments and tendons, important for those who have to carry out strenuous work or who take part in sports activities.
PureLogical Collagen is used in beauty products for enhancing hair and nail growth and for their positive influence on the skin.
Collagen is absorbed through the intestinal wall into the blood stream and from there it goes directly to connective, support and other tissues. Scientists at the University of Kiel have been able to show, using labeled collagen molecules, that collagen components reach cartilage tissue just six hours after ingestion. Other tests using antibodies have identified gelatine directly in joint cartilage hence confirming this. New studies have additionally shown that chondrocytes, the "cartilage factories" of joints, can be stimulated to produce more in the presence of collagen.

University of Wurzburg, Germany
The results of a survey by the Medical Clinic of the University of Wurzburg, Germany in 1995 shows that the long term consumption of Collagen increases the stability and resilience of protein structures. This in turn leads to an improvement in the quality of brittle fingernails and improvement in the quality of hair.

University of Cleveland, USA - Dr. Moskowitz
Collagen is the decisive support tissue of skin, bone and cartilage, according to Dr. Moskowitz, from the University of Cleveland.
Cartilage can be compared in many ways to a car tire: the rubber provides the compression power and the nylon fibers provide the support. Cartilage, which has shock-absorbing properties, is held together by collagen fibers.
Osteoporosis (loss of bone substance) and osteoarthritis (joint wear) are now widespread diseases that affect much of the population. Since the 1970's, studies have been carried out that clearly show: gelatine is not only able to replace missing collagen and prevent degeneration of bone, joint and cartilage; it can also activate the formation of cartilage.

HarvardMedicalSchool
Tests carried out by Harvard Medical School have shown that 100 per cent pure collagen feeds and supports connective tissue.
The results of research by physiologists Dr Oesser and Professor Seifert of Kiel University, published just two months ago, showed for the first time that collagen plays an important part in the nutrition of cartilage tissue.
The work of Professor R Moskowitz, director of the Arthritis Institute of the University of Cleveland and president of the International Osteoarthritis Research Society offers further evidence of the effectiveness of collagen in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
MoskowitzĄŻ research has shown that collagen resulted in a significant reduction of pain and an improvement in joint mobility for people suffering from osteoarthritis.

FirstMillion Collagen:

• acts to prevent against joint disease and can relieve the pain of this widespread condition
• stops bone loss
• reduces bone fracture rates in patients with osteoporosis
• enhances healthy skin and strengthens hair and nails
• 2,500 individuals clinically tested over the last three decades - NO KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS or contra-indications when taking collagen
• FirstMillion Collagen compliant with year 2000 readiness requirements Edible Food Regulation no. 1999/724 EC

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