What are the exact ingredients in the Pure-Col Capsules?

Each natural capsule contains 400mg of 100% pure hydrolised pharmaceutical grade Type II Collagen.It has 500mg of amino enhanced collagen.Pure-Col contains pure collagen and no preservatives 

Compiles with the 1990 Food Safety Act.

What exactly is collagen?

Collagen is the glue that holds our bodies together. It is the most abundant structural protein in the body. 60% of the body is made up of connective tissue and collagen represents 80% of all connective tissue. 75% of the dermis consists of collagen and it accounts for 90% of dermal volume.

How important collagen is to your body

Depletion of collagen in the skin leads to the formation of wrinkles and the appearance of ageing. Depletion of collagen in connective tissue - tendons, ligaments, muscles and cartilage - results in the reduction of support for the joint structure of the body contributing to such conditions as arthritis and musculo-skeletal injuries.

 Why you need to replace collagen

Unfortunately it is generally acknowledged that the body loses collagen at a rate of approximately 1.5% per annum from the age of 25-30 years onwards. A proper collagen balance in the body is obviously highly desirable, but is not so easy to achieve and to maintain.

What benefits can you expect when you take collagen supplements?

• Regular use of Pure-Col® Collagen can act on the visible signs of ageing: Smoothes fine lines and wrinkles; Firms, tones and plumps up the skin; Strengthens nails: Improves the condition of hair: Encourages inch loss; Reduces cellulite; Improves sleep patterns.
• Taken before exercise or physical activity, Collagen can have a powerful anabolic effect, increasing both your energy and performance.
• Pure-ColT Collagen Capsules preserve and replenish lean muscle mass to improve the management of the body's fat and therefore have a positive role to play in managing weight.
• Collagen functions as a chondroprotective agent, which means that it protects cartilage and synovial fluid against deterioration and is the raw material for cartilage synthesis and repair. It can also reduce oxidative damage to joints and therefore stimulate significant reductions in joint pain, tenderness and swelling.
• Collagen is non-toxic and has no known side effects unlike regularly prescribed immuno-suppressant pharmaceuticals and non-steroid anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) e.g. Ibuprofen. Collagen can therefore improve the quality of life of many suffering from aches and pains, disorders such as arthritis and lupus

 What makes Pure-Col® Collagen different?

• Pure-Col® collagen is absorbed by the body much better than most other collagen supplements, due to an exclusive approach developed by the manufacturers.
• Pure-Col® hydrolysed collagen is the culmination of over 20 years of research and development, which has resulted in the manufacture of a completely pure product, with no added preservatives and with an optimum bioactivity level.
• Produced by a well established Canadian pharmaceutical company under clean-room conditions, i.e.. a bacteria free environment, guarantees Pure-Col® purity and stability
• Pure-Col® is a natural substance, is non-toxic and has no known side effects. It is therefore very safe to use.
• Pure-Col® is type 11 collagen, however due to the research and work done on the amino acids by the laboratories who have worked with collagen for over 20 years, Pure-Col® has most of the benefits of type 1 & 111 as well.

Has Pure-Col® collagen been tested or approved by any Health Bodies?

• Pure-Col® collagen has been marketed in Canada and the USA for a number of years, to establish an unequaled track record for quality and performance among consumers.
• Pure-Col® conforms to FDA (USA) and EU 2000 regulations and fulfills the conditions of the 1990 Food Safety Act.
• Pure-Col's® safety and lack of side effects have been confirmed by scientific evidence from the Harvard Medical Centre and other international sources including scientific papers from Europe, the USA and Far East which support the efficiency of hydrolysed collagen.
• As far as it is known, Pure-Col® is the only product currently in clinical trials in the USA undertaken with a manufacturer's branded product, which speaks volumes for the manufacturer's trust and confidence in this product.
• Denmark's food & fisheries for Danish Approval.

 How long should it take for positive signs of improvement?

The collagen is supplied in capsules and it takes 5-10 minutes after swallowing for the collagen to be in the blood stream. For best results the capsules should be consumed last thing at night because the peak period for repair and regeneration is during the first two hours of sleep - known as the alpha cycle.

The capsules can also be taken before exercise or physical activity, as collagen can have a powerful anabolic effect, increasing both energy and performance.

Although users have reported visible improvements within a month, most people report improvements within 2 months

Why Pure-Col?

The formula for the PURE-COL capsules is quite unique and is the result of a hydrolisation process that takes 2 - 3 months to complete and is conducted under clean room conditions governed by international pharmaceutical regulations with regular quality control checks. During this period the collagen is enhanced by specific amino acids to create a formula which is 100% pure collagen and which is free of preservatives. The PURE-COL collagen offers optimum absorption by the body and has been shown to be in the blood stream within 10 minutes of ingestion.

As collagen makes up 75% of the dermis layer of the skin and the skin is the body's largest organ, and as it has been shown that it diminishes at a rate of approximately 1.5% per annum from the age of 25 - 35years onwards, ingested collagen in capsule form is going both to maintain the collagen levels in the skin and replenish the loss of collagen due to he passing of time and maturity. The effect of taking the capsules will be cumulative unlike the injectates that need to be repeated a t regular intervals.

The PURE-COL capsules can however be used both to support and enhance Botox, Restylane, Newfill and other injected protocols or as a non-invasive alternative for those not wishing to undergo invasive procedures.

The PURE-COL capsules can also help to bring optimum benefits to those undergoing all kinds of face-lift treatments as they work on the inside and boost the collagen content of the dermis all over the body.

In addition PURE-COL capsules preserve and replenish lean muscle mass and improve the management of the body's fat. They therefore have a positive role to play in the reduction and elimination of cellulite and in weight management.
The PURE-COL capsules are therefore for healthy skin, hair, nails, teeth, bones and also connective tissue.

Does the Body Absorb Collagen?

The 100% pure hydrolysed collagen used in the manufacturer of the Pure-Col capsules has a special and unique formula. The collagen is enhanced with amino acids during the manufacturing process using a patented procedure so that an exceptionally high absorption rate of 95% is constantly achieved. By comparison some collagens have less than 15% absorption rate.

Does PURE-COL have a track record?

Pure-Col collagen has been thoroughly tried and tested in Canada and the USA, both in the laboratory and in the two respective market places. It was launched in the UK early in 2002 and sales, supported by customer testimonials, are increasing month by month.

Is there scientific evidence that hydrolysed collagen works?

There are a large number of papers from Europe, the USA and Far EAst supporting the efficiency of hydrolysed collagen. Currently there are clinical trials running in the USA with Pure-Col. As far as it is known, these are to date the only such trials undertaken with a manufacturer's branded product, which speaks volumes for the company's trust and confidence in PURE-COL.

Is PURE-COL safe to take?

It is a natural product very similar to human collagen. Its safety and lack of side effects have been confirmed by scientific evidence from the Harvard Medical Centre and other international sources

How long does PURE-COL take to work?

The effects are cumulative and long lasting. Some people experience an improvement after just a few weeks. Others will need a number of months to see and feel a significant difference. That is why an initial 3~6 month course is recommended. An increasing number of people are wanting to stay on permanently