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PRESS
RELEASE
ON BIOCELL CHICKEN COLLAGEN TYPE II
MIAMI, Fla.,
April 25, 2003 A novel dietary supplement derived from
sternum collagen improves the pain, stiffness, and quality of life
in persons with osteoarthritis (OA), researchers announced today.
The findings of Dr. Eric Sheldon, a clinical research investigator
at Miami Research Associates, are derived from a placebo-controlled
pilot study in sixteen men and women with OA who received the supplement
for an eight-week period. The supplement tested is a unique patented
extract of naturally occurring Type II Collagen, Chondroitin Sulfate,
and Hyaluronic Acid named BioCell Collagen II.
This preliminary study suggests that BioCell Collagen II has promise
in the management of chronic OA symptoms, said Sheldon, a rheumatologist
and voluntary rheumatology instructor at the University of Miami
School of Medicine. We used a symptom assessment tool that is
used routinely in OA drug studies and the results are encouraging.
Sheldon said the data reveal that daily consumption of BioCell Collagen
II led to clinically meaningful improvements that were significantly
superior to the group receiving placebo supplements. Additionally,
the BioCell Collagen II group had no greater incidence of adverse
events or side effects, therefore demonstrating product safety.
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint diseases, is the
most common form of arthritis. We believe BioCell Collagen II is
a viable alternative to glucosamine and chondroitin products, especially
among those that have a concern or allergy associated with shellfish
and cow-derived ingredients, offered Suhail Ishaq, vice president
of BioCell Technology in Newport Beach, CA. Glucosamine is derived
from shellfish and chondroitin is typically derived from cow cartilage.
The study findings are being submitted for presentation at a national
biomedical research conference scheduled for later in the year.
The study was sponsored by BioCell Technology, LLC, Newport Beach,
CA
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