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Collagen Type II and Arthritis One of the beginning problems associated with osteoarthritis, the "wear and tear" arthritis, is that the lubricating synovial fluid breaks down and the cartilage in the joints tends to dry out. This dramatically reduces its ability to act as a shock absorber between bones and allows greater trauma to the cartilage and to the bones beneath the cartilage. A part of the cartilage responsible for regeneration begins to break down long before symptoms are experienced, and, as the disease progresses, the cartilage begins to soften and finally crack. When the cartilage begins to disintegrate, bone rubs on bone, and this creates an excruciating type of pain. In later stages bone deformities can occur, resulting in ever increasing degrees of inflammation and pain. Joints can lock up after periods of inactivity, leading eventually to a permanent loss of range of motion. Another type of osteoarthritis can be caused by injury to the joint, repetitive movement or lifting, poor nutrition, chronic trauma, or even infection. When people suffer from arthritis, they experience a selective destruction of collagen type II within the cartilage of their joints. Collagen type II is the most abundant structural protein in cartilage. It helps provide elasticity of joints and works as the "glue" that holds together the various components of cartilage. It also contains the majority of mucopolysaccharides that give cartilage its healing powers. Not all types of collagen type II are equally effective. The chicken sternal bone cartilage used in CollaCell II has been shown to contain the highest concentration of beneficial proteoglycans, those water-loving mucopolysaccharides that enhance the production of joint fluid and keep cartilage an effective cushion when we are walking, jogging, running, and engaging in movement. The following are naturally occurring constituents found in Colla Cell II - Collagen Type II: "Glucosamine sulfate: Over 30 years of double-blind, placebo-controlled research studies have identified this as the pivotal compound in connective tissue repair and production. Research indicates that glucosamine not only protects cartilage but also rebuilds and stimulates the production of cartilage. The result is reduced pain and improved joint function when cartilage acts as a cushion during normal physical activity. "Chondroitin sulfate: similar scientific research over 30 years has shown this to be a potent antiinflammatory that supports joint tissue in several ways. It prevents some cartilage components from releasing enzymes that can attack and destroy cartilage. "Cartilage matrix glycoprotein: Its powerful antioxidant effects fight free radicals in the joint that can attack and degrade both cartilage and synovial fluid, the joint's lubricating system. "Fibromodulin, fibronectin, decorin, and other proteoglycans that work together with the previous substances and inhibit enzymes that attack cartilage as well as support and thicken the synovial fluid. "Collagen Type II that survives digestion intact can also reduce the immune system attack on joint cartilage. CollaCell II is more effective than glucosamine or chondroitin taken by themselves because of the additional proteoglycans present in a natural way within the whole collagen type II. Rheumatoid arthritis, which can also affect juveniles, is believed to begin as an infection and develops in those individuals whose immune system is genetically predisposed to attacking itself. It typically affects many joints simultaneously and can be accompanied by fatigue, fever, a feeling of sickness, and weight loss. In rheumatoid arthritis the bodys immune system is destroying the collagen type II in the bodys cartilage. But when collagen type II is taken orally, small amounts are consumed by white blood cells in gut lymphoid tissue that instruct the immune system to recognize collagen type II as a friendly substance. This, in turn, suppresses attacks on the collagen type II within the joint cartilage. This process is called "oral tolerance," and, in addition to the arthritis-fighting capabilities mentioned previously, adds an additional effect of CollaCell II that is particularly effective in reducing inflammation due to rheumatoid arthritis. Call 800.595.4372 to order the new book "The Collagen Type II Cure for Arthritis and Heart Disease," by Dr. Alex Duarte, O.D., Ph.D. Learn more about the research, case histories, and usage of collagen type II. Collagen is literally "glue for the body". Dosage and Usage Instructions: Not all types of collagen are the same and not all types of cartilage can give you a medicinally effective collagen type II. Collagen type II must be derived from chicken sternal cartilage only, because this source of cartilage holds the greatest concentration of joint-saving proteoglycans. CollaCell II is available in 500 mg. capsules. It should be taken in divided doses throughout the day, 20 minutes before eating, preferable with a small amount of orange juice since this improves absorption. Three or four capsules a day is a recommended dose. As CollaCell II is a nutritional supplement, there are no known side effects from taking it. A person with arthritis should wait for a period from four to eight weeks before deciding whether or not the product is working. It takes this length of time for most people to get significant results, although some individuals notice an elimination of pain within a week. If after four to six weeks of use, you have not experienced relief from pain, increase the dosage by one or two capsules per day. << Back << |
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