Advanced Healthy Aging FormulaRejuvenates your Body From the Inside Out! Ultimate H.A.™ Formula is the next generation
in anti-aging nutritional supplements. Hyaluronic acid has been research and
highlighted extensively for it’s unique ability to support:
What is Hyaluronic acid – why is it so important? Hyaluronic acid, a KEY component of collagen
has been called a “space filler” or support scaffolding for living cells.
It makes up much of the material in between cells and provides structure
to various organs, such as the eyes, joints and skin.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is akin to mortar in a brick wall.
It holds the bricks (cells) in place.
With progressive aging, Hyaluronic Acid breaks down in a brick wall, so
collagen degradation produces most of the overt signs of aging in the human
body. History and Background The Story Behind Hyaluronic Acid: In Yuzurlhara,
a small Japanese village outside Tokyo, 10 times as many people live past the
age of 85 than anywhere in the United States.
The inhabitants also age healthier, enjoy great joint mobility, healthy
vision and display unusually smooth and well-toned skin… even after spending
decades farming in the sun. Scientists
and researchers have examined the reasons for this selective longevity and have
determined that a key component is Hyaluronic Acid (HA).
HA found in their local diet (in sticky vegetables) is the most likely
factor. Network TV NEWS Stations
have done fascinating stories on H.A. as well.
Originally discovered in 1934, HA has been used topically as an aid to
skin health and is found in many premium face creams. It is very safe to use.
Ultimate H.A. Formula is now available in capsule form extracted from BioCell Collagen II. The breakthrough in this formulation is the low molecular weight process that enables the H.A. to be so well absorbed by the body. Ultimate H.A. Formula promotes skin health, joint health and healthy vision from the inside out! It is high performance, 10% concentration of Hyaluronic Acid, many times more concentrated than other products, in a blend of Chondroitin Sulfate & patented BioCell Collagen II. For maximum benefits, double the dose for the 1st month. How do we know that age-related loss of Hyaluronic ACID is directly involved in keeping the skin, joints, and eyes healthY? For the first time, healthy-aging researchers have shown that the oral supplementation of a single substance (H.A.) may support healthy skin, eyes and joints. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of collagen manufactured in the body. However, there is considerable evidence that the loss of Hyaluronic acid is directly involved in accelerated aging. As collagen is broken down, elevated levels of Hyaluronic acid are found in the blood circulation. It is interesting to note that unborn babies are bathed in amniotic fluid that is rich in Hyaluronic acid. Wound healing in a yet-to-be born infant occurs without scarring, which is believed to be due to the availability of Hyaluronic acid. The healthy aging benefits of Hyaluronic acid were recently heralded in an ABC News special. Reporters visited the village of Yuzurihar, Japan, where 10 percent of the population are age 85 years and older, 10 times the American norm. The ABC News special declared that "The residents of Yuzurihara are not only living longer, but they are also quite healthy." The health secret of this Japanese village is reported to be the native sticky starches from sweet potatoes, sticky potatoes and gelatinous root vegetables grown on its hilly terrain, that promote the synthesis of Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid found in the body Hyaluronic acid is high in concentration
in
joints
and the vitreous jelly of the eyes. About
56% of Hyaluronic acid is found in the skin, 35% in the muscles and skeleton and
9% blood, lymph fluid and synovial (joint) fluid.
In early stages of adult wound healing, Hyaluronic acid is produced, but
this dissipates within a couple of days. Sticky potatoes and gelatinous root vegetables
that naturally promote the production of Hyaluronic acid are attributed to the
old age achieved by residents of the mountain village of Yuzurihara, Japan.
Called the “village of long life,” more than 10 percent of the population in
Yuzurihara are over age 85 years of age, 10 times the American norm. How does it work in the skin? It helps to retain moisture and structure.
Hyaluronic acid promotes the formation of collagen.
Similarly, Hyaluronic acid/collagen gives support to surrounding cells.
How does Hyaluronic acid work in the joints? Hyaluronic acid works as a shock absorber,
lubricant and antioxidant. Hyaluronic
acid also protects the fluid in the joint (synovial fluid) AND MAY BE HELPFUL IN
BUILDING JOINT COLLAGEN. How is Hyaluronic acid different from glucosamine sulfate? Collagen is a strong, fibrous protein.
About 95% of joint collagen is composed of sugar-like molecules called
polysaccharides and 5% are proteins called glycosaminoglycans, which is
comprised, in part, of glucosamine sulfate.
Bathing the cartilage is synovial fluid whose chief component is
Hyaluronic acid, which serves as an antioxidant, lubricant and shock absorber
during weight bearing. Enzymes (hyaluronidase) may break down the joint cartilage,
and Hyaluronic acid is broken down more than any other of its components.
Glucosamine is a building block for the production of Hyaluronic acid. High doses of glucosamine sulfate (1500 milligrams) may increase Hyaluronic acid levels. But among older patients, one study did not show any benefit from glucosamine sulfate. How does Hyaluronic acid work to promote health veins? The provision of flavonoids, such as grape seed
extract that inhibits the enzymes (hyaluronidase) that breaks down collagen,
along with Hyaluronic acid, would be an ideal way of maintaining healthy veins
in the legs. The addition of grape
seed extract has been shown to normalize Hyaluronic acid production.
Hyaluronic acid and
eyesight The greatest application of oral Hyaluronic
acid therapy may be for the maintenance of tissues in the eye.
A test was conducted by researchers to determine the Hyaluronic content
of tissues in the back eye, the choroids (blood supply layer), selera (white of
the eyes), and retina, obtained from humans 28 to 94 years of age as well as
fetal tissues. With advancing age
Hyaluronic acid decreased, and in eye tissues obtained from adults over 50 years
of age, no Hyaluronic acid could be detected!
This means that the eyes of senior adults have lost much of their
scaffolding or collagen structure. Hyaluronic acid and the retina Hyaluronic acid provides structure and
organization and functions as a “scaffold” for the matrix of material in
between light-receptor cells in the retina.
Hyaluronic acid and the cornea Hyaluronic acid eye drops have been reported to
relieve eye discomfort among workers using video display terminals and have been
found to be superior to other types of eye drops.
Hyaluronic acid eye drops have also been used to heal the cornea abraded
by contact lenses. Note: Hyaluronic
acid made for oral use should not be instilled into the eyes.
What causes Hyaluronic
acid and collagen to break down in the body?
The breakdown of joint collagen is facilitated
by an enzyme, hyaluronidase, that attacks Hyaluronic acid.
Free radicals and solar ultraviolet radiation all promote the production
of the enzyme hyaluronidase, the enzyme that “unzips” or breaks down the
strands of collagen. Hyaluronidase is not always biologically undesirable.
For example, human sperm secretes hyaluronidase to break down the
protective coating in the female follicale in order to fertilize eggs.
Rusting agents, called free radicals (such as
the hydroxyl radical), attack and de-polymerize (unlink) collagen fibers.
Iron unattached to proteins (called free iron) or pathogenic organisms
(viruses, bacteria) may also promote the breakdown of collagen.
Metal binders (iron and copper chelators) help to protect collagen and
Hyaluronic acid from breakdown by free radicals and infection.
What protects collagen (Hyaluronic acid) from breakdown in living tissues? Substances in plants known as bioflavonoids (grape seed extract, blueberry, cranberry, quercetin, rutin from buckwheat, citrus bioflavonoids, milk thistle) inhibit the production of Hyaluronidase, the enzyme that breaks down collagen. Bioflavonoids also inhibit the reproduction of viruses in test tubes. But when hyaluronidase, the enzyme that breaks down collagen, is added, the protective properties of these plant pigments disappears. Iron binding agents, such as bioflavonoids and IP6 rice bran extract, may protect collagen from breakdown. Is Hyaluronic acid safe for everyone? Hyaluronic acid is a naturally-occurring
constituent of the body. It was
first discovered in 1934. it has
been used in injectable form in millions of human subjects with minimal adverse
reaction. Patients who take oral
supplements with Hyaluronic acid, should note that it is derived from chicken
cartilage. If you are allergic to
chicken, consult your physician before taking Inflammatory reactions have been
reported, though rarely. Summary While food supplements are not permitted to
claim they can prevent or treat any health condition, oral Hyaluronic acid
supplements may make a claim to maintain healthy tissues in the Eyes, Liver,
Joints, Skin and Leg veins. Conclusion
While other anti-aging food supplements have
been widely touted, such as growth hormone, growth hormone enhancers, and DHEA,
none of these have been known to produce visible signs of reversed aging as has
Hyaluronic acid, particularly in such a short period of time.
Frequently people gauge the age of a person by the appearance of their
skin, their joint flexibility and gait, and their visual acuity.
Oral supplementation with a high performance
Hyaluronic acid has great promise in maintaining skin elasticity, joint
flexibility and sharp vision among adults.
For the first time, an oral, non-prescription substance is available that
supports youthful appearance, joint movement and visual response among adults of
a wide age range.
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