Over 70 years of scientific and clinical research establishes that Flavay® strengthens collagen in vascular walls and capillaries by making the vessels stronger and more elastic. Flavay® is shown to strengthen and rebuild the body's natural collagen proteins and has the remarkable ability to reactivate collagen and elastin. Flavay® is also a strong antioxidant which protects collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid from over-crosslinking and destructive inflammation-produced enzymes. (18,25,61,74,81)
Research demonstrates Flavay® binds to collagen fibers and realigns them to a more youthful, undamaged form. (Pure vitamin C is less effective in synthesis of collagen when the phytonutrients of Flavay® are missing. The same research also established that common bioflavonoids are completely inactive in this respect.) (18,19,23,60,266-268)
Flavay® helps prevent the undesirable cross-linking between amino acids that ages skin like leather while also improving the beneficial cross-linking between the amino acids of the fibers which give skin its flexibility and strength. Laboratory tests show Flavay® reduced capillary damaged by up to 70%, as measured by degradation of elastin fibers in connective tissue. (18,19,23,60,266-268,279)
Flavay®'s ability to reactivate damaged collagen and elastin is important for all the organs. Collagen is required for normal functioning of the joints, healthy cartilage and bones, smooth gliding surfaces, synovial fluid, normal joint spaces and normal soft tissues surrounding the joints. Collagen is the building block of connective tissue, veins, arteries, ligaments and tendons—and every tissue and every organ.
Strong, healthy veins return blood to the heart—in one direction. But when veins become weak, brittle and thin, gravity pulls blood backwards so it pools and causes veins to enlarge, bulge and twist. The backflow of blood becomes acidic from accumulation of metabolic waste and causes an intense inflammatory reaction which results in varicose veins, pain, fatigue, itching, burning, swelling, cramping, restlessness and throbbing, and leads to even more serious problems, including chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).
Flavay® reduces damaging effects of elastase, collagenase and hyaluronidase by altering membrane receptor conformation of vascular walls and preventing destructive enzymes from attaching to and degrading vascular walls. (23,67,268)
Flavay® further prevents destruction of vascular walls by preventing the attachment to membranes of histamine, which decreases strength of vessel walls. (35,56,77-79,87,146)
Flavay® relieves oxidative stressors by inhibiting release and synthesis of compounds that promote inflammation, including histamine, serine proteases, prostaglandins and leukotrienes. (18,25,61,74,81)
Clinical trials shows Flavay® strengthens collagen and elastin as the essential constituents of vascular walls and thereby improves strength and tone of veins, arteries, capillaries, circulation, lymph vessels, lymph nodes, and lymphoid tissues. Flavay® is proven to increase capillary resistance, decrease capillary permeability, and increase rate of lymph flow. (47,48,82,205)
In France, Flavay® is used to improve a variety of peripheral circulatory problems characterized by capillary fragility and impaired venous drainage. The vascular protective activity of Flavay® has been established by many significant studies. (2,44-48,270)
Flavay® reduces damaging effects of the destructive enzymes elastase, collagenase and hyaluronidase by altering membrane receptor conformation of vascular walls, reducing and preventing destructive enzymes from attaching to and degrading vascular walls. (23,267,268)
Flavay® further prevents destruction of vascular walls by preventing the attachment to membranes of histamine, which decreases strength of vessel walls. (35,56,77-79,87,146)
Collagen is the "glue" (French colle = glue) that holds the body together. It's the most abundant protein in the body and forms the scaffold to provide strength and structure to vessels, skin, muscles, tendons, brain and nerve tissue, retinas, cartilage and bones.
At the same time, collagen allows for flexibility, motion and mobility. Collagen is what gives skin its strength and elasticity. It's the building block of connective tissue, veins, arteries, ligaments and tendons, and every tissue and organ. The stretchy protein is required for normal joint function, healthy cartilage and bones, smooth gliding surfaces, synovial fluid, normal joint spaces and normal soft tissues surrounding the joints.
Corrosive and destructive molecules known as "free radicals" constantly work to break down all living cells. One of the clearest manifestations of free radical damage is over-crosslinking. Over-crosslinking damages proteins (including collagen and elastin), enzymes, DNA and RNA. (4,14,171,172,346-351)
Over-crosslinking makes collagen inflexible and non-functional and contributes to degeneration and accompanying diseases. (4,14,171,172,346-351)
Free radicals are molecules with unpaired electrons. Free radicals steal electrons from neighboring molecules, causing the affected molecule to also become unstable. This chain reaction leads to crosslinking of atomic structures—including proteins (collagen and elastin), enzymes, DNA and RNA. Over crosslinking in collagen and elastin leads to accelerated aging, leaky vessels and saggy skin. (4,14,171,172,346-351)
Puffiness of the eyes and an overall bloated look and feel are examples of edema. It involves the leakage of blood serum into surrounding tissues and Flavay® reduces this leakage by strengthening collagen in capillary walls. (19,25,81)
Flavay® is shown in studies to decrease destructive inflammation-produced enzymes and to reduce swelling and inflammation. (18,25,61,74,81)
Flavay® can have a dramatic, visible effect on your skin. As discussed above, Flavay® partakes in the biosynthesis of collagen and prevents its destruction.
Another major benefit in taking Flavay® is improved circulation for skin cells. As we age, the tiny capillaries begin to break down, resulting in diminished blood flow. Fortifying these tiny blood vessels, Flavay® improves circulation throughout the body, delivering blood and nutrients to skin. Improved circulation results in well-nourished, healthy skin—which is radiant and more youthful. (44-48,69-72,250,270)
"[A] method for preventing and fighting the harmful biological effects of free radicals in the organism of warm blooded animals and more especially human beings, namely cerebral involution, hypoxia following atherosclerosis, cardiac or cerebral infarction, tumour promotion, inflammation, ischemia, alterations of the synovial liquid, collagen degradation, among others."
—U.S. Patent No. 4,698,360 (1987).
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