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Unlike pain relievers, liquid collagen doesn’ t just reduce symptoms or temporarily relieve inflammation, it actually helps the body repair itself
“ Suitable for use by anyone, from teenagers to the elderly, liquid collagen helps with the management of arthritis and other physical aches and pains, helps with the prevention of sports injuries, reduces healing time, and can even treat eczema,” says Dr Jennifer Irvine, a general practitioner with a special interest in aesthetics.
Arthritis is the most commonly occurring mobility disease, and the most frequent cause of movement disability. It affects people of all ages, sexes, and races. Type 2 oral hydrolysed collagen, taken as a food supplement, has been proven to stimulate collagen production and the proteoglycans found in chondrocytes. It thus provides significant reduction of the rate at which joint cartilage deteriorates, and results in reduced joint strain.
“ Because it is easily absorbed, hydrolysed collagen is extremely helpful when it comes to joint and bone health,” said Irvine.“ Its non-invasiveness has shown excellent results, and has both clinical and scientific backing. Researchers have concluded that skin, joint, and bone aging can be delayed and prevented by adequate daily supplementation with oral collagen( Type 2) peptides at the daily dosage of 10 000mg. It’ s about taking care of yourself from the inside out.” Hydrolysed collagen has also been proven to enhance sports endurance and performance making it perfect for men and women wanting to maintain or increase lean muscle mass. For professional athletes and people hitting the gym alike, it helps to prevent injuries and – in the case of injury – speeds up recovery substantially, allowing you to return to your chosen sport or exercise more quickly. Because it’ s in liquid form, it’ s also easy to add to a glass of water or juice, smoothie or even a shake.
“ Used as part of an anti-ageing regime, liquid collagen promotes joint cartilage and bone strength, and contributes to decreasing joint rigidity and mobility pain too enabling people to resume activities more easily and quickly,” says Dr Julie Sinclair, a medical doctor with a special interest in aesthetics and improving the overall wellness of her patients.“ I recommend it for my patients as it helps to reduce pain and inflammation at the joint site, enabling improved mobility and quality of life.”
A REMEDY FOR ECZEMA When it comes to eczema, collagen helps to close skin wounds, form new scar tissue, and reduce scars over time. In addition to aiding the formation of new skin, liquid collagen also enables faster healing of the damaged tissues, restoring the skin’ s firmness and elasticity.
WHY HYDROLYSED COLLAGEN? Most people report positive results within a month to six weeks, while others take 3-6 months. Because there are many factors that affect the condition of the skin, such as genes, lifestyle, diet, sun exposure, and smoking, not all people have the same results within the same period, which is why continuous use is advised, especially as we continue to lose 1.5 % of our collagen per year from age 25.
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Liquid collagen gives the body the nutrients it needs to rebuild collagen and bone, reversing chronic joint pain and enabling regeneration
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34 | MAY 2017 Pharmacy Magazine