for all skin types

VitaMedica's HA+A™ Hydrating Nutraceutical is designed for all skin types and provides significant dermal hydration and antioxidant protection. HA+A features hyaluronic acid, one of the skin's most important components for hydration and moisture-retention. HA+A also includes many of the most powerful dermal antioxidants to provide protection from free-radical damage.

DESCRIPTION
Two factors that are crucial to maintain healthy, youthful-looking skin include dermal hydration and antioxidant protection. As we age, our skin literally begins to "dry out" due to a decrease in natural oil production and moisture-retention. Damage caused by the sun's rays, along with environmental pollution contributes to the development of free-radicals. Although our bodies and skin have multiple intrinsic mechanisms to defend against free-radical damage, this process becomes less efficient as we age. Clinical studies indicate that free-radicals contribute to age-related illnesses and to the aging process itself. Antioxidants can play a vital role by helping to reduce, neutralize and eliminate the production of free-radicals.

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is one of the skin's most important components for hydration and moisture retention. The nature of HA's molecular structure makes it ideal for attracting and holding water. Nearly 50% of the body's HA is found in the dermis, in the spaces between cells (extracellular matrix). HA along with dermatan sulfate, serves to maintain the water balance in the dermis and adds support for other dermal elements like collagen and elastin. Normally, HA also becomes highly concentrated at sites of injury (e.g. trauma or surgery) to enhance the ability of healing cells to reach an injured area. As we age, our ability to produce sufficient levels of HA diminishes and as a result, the skin becomes drier and more vulnerable to damage.

HA is the same material that is used in popular injectable fillers such as Restylane® and Hylaform®. Topical administration and oral supplementation with hyaluronic acid along with antioxidants helps to replenish diminishing stores of these important dermal nutrients and optimizes the management of aging skin.

BENEFITS
VitaMedica's HA+A Hydrating Nutraceutical offers a number of benefits including:

Low-Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid for Enhanced Absorption
Until recently, all commercially available hyaluronic acid supplements were high molecular-weight compunds, limiting their use to injectable and topical applications. In addition, attempts to increase in vivo hyaluronic production, by supplementing with glucosamine sulfate or chondroitin, were unsuccessful in raising hyaluronic acid levels. HA+A features a patented, naturally-derived, low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid, with clinically proven absorption through oral administration.

Blend of Natural, Mixed Carotenoids and Vitamin E for Enhanced Protection
HA+A is formulated with Betatene , a natural, mixed-blend of carotenoids. The formulation also includes compounds from both the tocopherol and tocotrienol families of vitamin E. Studies have demonstrated that the natural form of these fat-soluble compounds is more readily absorbed and used by the body. Importantly, broader representation from both the carotenoid and vitamin E families provides a more comprehensive range of antioxidant protection.

Potent Flavonoids and Polyphenols for Antioxidant Protection
HA+A includes flavonoids from pine tree bark and polyphenols from green tea extract. Pycnogenol® is a patented extract from the French maritime pine tree. Numerous studies have demonstrated the excellent free-radical scavenging capabilities of the constituents in Pycnogenol. Green tea extract , whose active constituents are polyphenols, is also a powerful antioxidant that has chemopreventive benefits, protecting skin cells from UV light induced carcinogenesis.

Coenzyme Q10 for Antioxidant Protection
HA+A includes coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), a powerful antioxidant that works in concert with vitamin E to protect lipid membranes.

Soft-Gel Capsule for Ease-of-Use
HA+A is formulated in a small, soft-gel capsule, making the supplement easy and convenient to take.

INDICATIONS
HA+A Hydrating Nutraceutical is intended for individuals who need to hydrate and protect the skin from free-radical damage. The product is intended for everyday use but is also indicated post-surgically to support wound healing.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Nutritional supplements have a very safe track record. However, certain individuals should seek the advice of their doctor before beginning a nutritional supplement program particularly diabetics, pregnant or lactating women.

DIRECTIONS
For dermal support : As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules of HA+A Hydrating Nutraceutical per day.

For post-surgical support : As a dietary supplement, take 4 capsules of HA+A Hydrating Nutraceutical per day, in divided doses.

Note: Each HA+A Hydrating Nutraceutical gel-cap contains 50 mg of hyaluronic acid (HA). For dermal support, the recommended dosing of HA is 1.5 – 2.0 mg per kilogram. For post-surgical support, it is 3.0 – 4.0 mg per kilogram. Example: A 132 pound woman weighs 60 kilograms (weight divided by 2.2). For dermal support, she would take 90 – 120 mg of HA or 2 - 3 capsules per day. For post-surgical support, she would require 180 – 240 mg of HA or 3 - 5 capsules per day.

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