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Is Collagen Type II A Cure For Arthritis and Heart Disease? |
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Collagen type II also contains proteoglycans that
inhibit blood vessel formation in joints and reduce enzyme attacks on
the cartilage itself. Thus, there is a rejuvenation of the cartilage
producing cells and a decrease in the destructive biochemistry of the
joint. Additionally, many of these proteoglycans found in collagen type
II support the lubricating fluid of the joint called the synovial
fluid. These proteoglycans increase the thickness and lubricating
effectiveness of this fluid.
It is extremely important to
understand that 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. The reason is very simple. This source of cartilage holds the
greatest concentration of joint-saving proteoglycans. When a person who
has arthritis begins to take collagen type II, they should wait of a
period of four to eight weeks before they make a decision as to whether
or not the product is working. It takes this length of time in most
people to get significant results. I have seen some individuals
eliminate pain within one week, but this is the exception, not the
rule. Collagen type II is available in 500 mg. capsules. It should be
taken in divided doses throughout the day - 20 minutes before eating,
preferably with a small amount of orange juice as this improves
absorption. In lieu of the fact that there are no side effects with
collagen type II, this would seem to be the product of choice when
suffering from any form of arthritic condition.
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