Health & Wellness
Clinical research shows BioCell Collagen® favorably impacts key biochemical markers of connective tissue and enhances stress resilience following weight training exercise
BioCell Technology's growing body of clinical evidence includes a study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition (JISSN), now indexed on PubMed (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4271657/). The research explores BioCell Collagen®'s potential for protecting the connective tissue of the musculoskeletal system and enhancing recovery from intense exercise.
The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was carried out by investigators at the Center for Applied Health Sciences (CAHS), with findings presented at the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN) Conference in Clearwater Beach, Florida, USA.
Earlier clinical studies of BioCell Collagen® have substantiated its safety and efficacy in promoting joint health and skin beauty. Building on this evidence — which shows the patented healthy aging ingredient supports various connective tissues throughout the body — this proof-of-concept study investigated whether daily intake of BioCell Collagen® over six weeks could protect skeletal muscle connective tissue following an intense exercise challenge, and enhance recovery.
The data showed that BioCell Collagen® attenuated deleterious changes in muscle tissue damage and inflammatory biomarkers, including creatine kinase, lactate dehydrogenase, and C-reactive protein. Subjects who took BioCell Collagen® also appeared to show a more robust "repeated bout effect" compared to placebo, suggesting augmented tissue recovery and remodeling.
"Extending its market-leading position as a key joint and skin health ingredient, this clinical study in recreationally active healthy subjects provides an intriguing dataset suggesting that this patented, research-backed dietary supplement has promising applications in sports nutrition," says Suhail Ishaq, president of BioCell Technology. "This opens up a category in sports nutrition regarding connective tissue protection and recovery from post-workout soreness and limiting repetitive, overuse related injuries."
The full abstract is published on the JISSN website: http://www.jissn.com/content/11/S1/P48
Study originally published February 2015.
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