SUPPORT FOR REDUCED COLLAGEN PRODUCTION
Collagen is one of the body's most important building proteins and the body's own production of collagen begins to decline after the age of 30.

MAIN PROTEIN IN SKIN AND JOINTS
Did you know that around 40% of the body's proteins are collagen? Collagen is the most important protein in the skin and connective tissue. Type II collagen is abundant, especially in joints and connective tissue.

CONTAINS NATURAL ANTIOXIDANTS
Studies show that Nordic pine bark extract contains strong polyphenols, with health-promoting effects. The pine bark we use comes from the pure organically certified forests of Finnish Lapland.

BIOAVAILABLE AND PATENTED COLLAGEN COMPOSITION
BioCell® Collagen has a patented formulation containing natural hydrolyzed collagen type II (60%), chondroitin sulfate (20%) and natural hyaluronic acid (10%) in a highly absorbable form (not as a mixture). It has been tested in multiple clinical studies and has been shown to be safe, effective and well absorbed in humans.

*NRV: Nutrient reference value not established.

Ingredients:
BioCell® Collagen® (hydrolyzed collagen type II, chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid) [EU/USA], hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (capsule), rice flour, pine bark extract (Pinus sylvestris) [EU].

Recommended daily dose: 2 capsules per day.

How to use: Take two (2) capsules daily to achieve documented effects.

When should I take collagen: Collagen is better absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. Take two capsules in the morning before a meal or in the evening.

Pregnancy: As our collagen supplement contains pine bark, we do not recommend the product for pregnant/breastfeeding women. Pregnant and breastfeeding women are encouraged to have a varied diet.

Precautions: Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. Consult your doctor before use if you are under medical treatment. Not to be used by children and adolescents under 16 years of age.

Storage: Store dry, closed and out of reach of children (15-25 degrees).

Recycle: Recycle the bottle and cap for plastic waste or energy waste.

At Aarja Health®, quality, documentation, and food safety are the very foundation of all our dietary supplements. Production takes place with full traceability and controlled processes – from raw material to finished product. Our suppliers must document that they meet strict quality and safety requirements in accordance with current regulations and our BRCGS standards.

Production occurs in our own highly certified BRCGS factory with AA rating, which is the highest assessment level within the BRCGS standard for global food safety. Aarja Health® is among very few producers of dietary supplements certified at this level, reflecting high demands on the final product.

Each batch is analyzed, documented, and verified before it is released for sale. This ensures dietary supplements produced according to internationally recognized quality standards and current food safety requirements.

STUDIES ON JOINT HEALTH:

1. Effect of BioCell Collagen®, on Improving Joint Comfort: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Eighty subjects were divided into two groups and administered either 2 g of BioCell Collagen® supplement or placebo for ten weeks. Compared to placebo, the BioCell group had a significant improvement of joint comfort on days 35 (p = 0.017) and 70 (p < 0.001). BioCell group experienced a significant improvement in physical activities compared to the placebo group on days 35 (p = 0.007) and 70 (p < 0.001). BioCell Collagen was well tolerated and found to be effective, thereby improving mobility and quality of life.

The peer-reviewed study was published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. (https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf205295u) (Schauss et al., 2012).

Results of study – Min. 30% improvement in 71% of subjects taking BioCell Collagen

2. A Randomized Double-Blind Clinical Pilot Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of BioCell Collagen® in Adults for Joint Comfort

Sixteen subjects split evenly into two groups, ingested 1000 mg of BioCell Collagen® twice daily (2 g) or placebo for eight weeks. As compared to the placebo group, the BioCell group showed a 40% improvement No adverse events associated with BioCell Collagen. The study details were presented at the international conference of Experimental Biology, 2004, Washington, DC.

Results of the study – 40% improvement

3. BioCell Supplement on Subjective Discomfort (1999)

This 89 subject, prospective, crossover double-blind clinical study compared 2 g daily supplementation of the BioCell ingredient versus placebo over three months. Out of the 89 participants who complained of subjective discomfort of various types, 80 of them (89%) reported some level of improvement within 45 days of taking the BioCell supplement. In contrast, only one subject on placebo had improved. No adverse events with the BioCell supplement. (1999 unpublished study)

Results of study – Effective in 89% of subjects

4. Effects of BioCell Collagen® on connective tissue protection and functional recovery from exercise in healthy adults.

In this pilot study, 3 g of BioCell Collagen supplement daily for six weeks enhanced recovery following weight training exercise and favorably impacted certain bio-markers of tendon and ligament connective tissue.

The study findings were published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN): http://www.jissn.com/content/11/S1/P48

STUDIES ON SKIN:

1. Ingestion of BioCell Collagen®; enhanced blood microcirculation and reduced facial aging signs. Twenty-six healthy female subjects aged 35 to 59 years of various ethnic origin.

Subjects ingested 1 g of BioCell Collagen® daily in two equally divided doses, morning and evening for 12 weeks. BioCell Collagen® demonstrated the following results: Significant reduction of facial lines and wrinkles Significant reduction of facial skin dryness and scaling Significant increase in facial dermal collagen content and microcirculation

The study findings are published in the journal of Clinical Interventions in Aging (2012). (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22956862)

2. BioCell Collagen® Improves Facial Epidermis and Connective Tissue in Healthy Adult Females: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.. One hundred and thirteen healthy female subjects aged 39 to 59 years.

Subjects ingested 1 g of BioCell Collagen® daily in two equally divided doses, morning and evening for 12 weeks. BioCell Collagen® demonstrated the following results compared to a placebo: Significantly reduced facial lines and wrinkles (P = .019) and crow's feet lines and wrinkles (P = .05) Significantly increased skin elasticity (P = .008) and cutaneous collagen content (P < .001) by 12% Significantly improved indicators associated with a more youthful skin appearance based on visual grading and wrinkle width (P = .046) Decreased skin dryness and erythema

The study findings are published in the journal of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine (2019). (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31221944)

3. Study Shows BioCell Collagen® Ingestion Reduced Signs of UVB-Induced Photoaging, Which Accounts for a Significant Amount of Visible Skin Damage.

New peer-reviewed, published research finds branded dietary matrix of hydrolyzed collagen type II, chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid reduced the formation of wrinkles and helped maintain skin elasticity in a laboratory study within 14 weeks (April 28, 2020). (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464620300943)