AS we age and get older, the production of collagen begins to slow down, as with most processes in the body. When this happens, our skin becomes less elastic and more fragile. You may also notice that your hair begins to lose its colour and your joints aren’t as flexible.
Collagen is a complex protein made up of 19 different amino acids such as glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, and arginine. The most important amino acid here is hydroxyproline since it’s needed to produce collagen in all the connective tissues and is key to the structural stability.
A little known fact about collagen is that there are many different types - at least 16 different types within the human body. But around 85% to 90% of it consist of types 1 and 2.
Collagen type 1 is the most abundant. It’s also the strongest, helping to form bones and support the GI tract. It’s important for healing and gives skin its elastic quality and integrity.
Collagen type 2 is found primarily in cartilage and connective tissues to help support joint health.
A supplement called UC-II (undenatured type II collagen), which is derived from chicken sternum can provide the said Collagen type 2. A solid body of research reveals that it can rebuild cartilage, relieve arthritic pain, improve mobility and extension, and enhance quality of life.
UC-II is a patented form of collagen with undenatured (native) type 2 collagen for joint health support. It is proven to work by inducing a process known as oral tolerance, which prevents immune system from damaging its own cartilage, ultimately stopping inflammatory damages, repairing joint cartilage and improving joint functions and joint health.
UC-II is proven to work three times faster and better than the conventional glucosamine and chondroitin in reducing joint pain, as well as improving joint health, flexibility and mobility.
A small dosage of 40mg to be taken once is packed in a tiny capsule for easier consumption and works faster as early as one month. As it does not contain shellfish content, it is safe for those allergic to seafood. It is also suitable for diabetics as it does not affect blood sugar control.
Ask your pharmacist for the new trial offer for UC-II. A special offer for a one month supply of UC-II at RM65.90 is now available at your nearby pharmacies such as Guardian, Watson’s, Caring, AA, Big and Multicare.
This information is brought to you by an in-house pharmacist at Cambert (M) Sdn. Bhd. For details, call the infoline 1300-88-1712 or 03-5638 3660.
