ForMeds Bicaps Collagen Max (Type II Collagen) 60 vegetable capsules

Dietary supplement BICAPS® COLLAGEN MAX contains 40 mg of chicken cartilage (including undenatured type II collagen), 360 mg of L-proline, 100 mg of hyaluronic acid, 100 mg of vitamin C, 100 mg of vitamin K (K2 MK -7) and 50 μg / 2,000 IU of vitamin D (D3) in 2 capsules without any additives.

• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
• Pullulan is obtained through a natural fermentation process.
• The products do not contain artificial fillers, anti-caking agents and dyes, such as: magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, etc.
• Vegetable container and label

Dietary supplement BICAPS® COLLAGEN MAX supplements the diet with collagen, L-proline and hyaluronic acid.

• L-proline is part of collagen and makes up 30% of the proteins that make it up. (4)
• Hyaluronic acid is present, among others, in the skin and epidermis, connective tissue, cartilage and synovial fluid. (5)
• Vitamin C supports the production of collagen necessary for the proper functioning of bones and cartilage.
• Vitamins K and D help maintain healthy bones. Vitamin D is attending
• in the proper absorption and use of calcium and maintaining its proper level in the blood.

Test results for undenatured type II collagen contained in BICAPS® COLLAGEN MAX:
1. Undenatured type II collagen lowered the biomarker responsible for the deterioration of cartilage. (1)
2. Improvement in quality of life parameters according to the SF-36 questionnaire was noted. He assesses, among others physical, emotional and vitality functioning. (2)
3. The WOMAC scale parameters have improved. The scale assesses pain severity, joint stiffness, and physical function in people with joint problems. (1,2,3)

Sources:
1. Mannelli L., Micheli L., Zanardelli M., Ghelardini C., Low dose native type II collagen prevents pain in a rat osteoarthritis model. Retrieved on 12/05/2018 from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3751133/
2. Fulya B., Armagan O., Ozgen M., Tascioglu F., Bolluk O., Alatas O., Effects of native type II collagen treatment on knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4970562/
3. American College of Rheumatology. Retrieved on 2018-05-12 from https://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Rheumatologist/Research/Clinician-Researchers/Western-OntarioMcMaster-Universities-Osteoarthritis-Index-WOMAC
4. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/L-proline#section=Top.
5. Korzeniewska K., Pawlarczyk M., Hyaluronic acid - not only a cosmetic, Farmacja Współczesna 2014; 7: 72-76.