As we age, it has been observed that there is a decrease in the production and concentration of collagen type II in the joints. The lack of this vital structural component leads to joint pain and inflammation.
Arthritis is a painful and debilitating disease of the joints that interferes with quality of life. It is said that by the year 2020, one out of every five people will have some form of arthritis. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is also known as the "wear and tear arthritis" as it is a result of collagen type II degradation. More than 50 million Americans suffer from Arthritis, but almost everybody over the age of 50 has sign of it.
Today's common treatments include the prolong use of harsh painkillers, anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids, NSAIDS, and COX-2 Inhibitors that temporarily relieve pain and cover up the symptoms while the disease progresses further. More often these treatments worsen the condition than help because of their harmful side effects.
Through the advancement of preventive nutrition, we can now, not only halt the progression of arthritis, but we can also improve the condition and provide relief to sufferers using safe and natural nutraceuticals. The most advanced and comprehensive nutraceutical substance that uses this approach is Patented BioCell Collagen II™.