Research
has demonstrated that Flavay® binds to collagen fibers
and realigns them to a more youthful, undamaged form.

"[A] method for preventing and
fighting the harmful biological effects of free radicals...namely...inflammation...[and]
collagen degradation."
Flavay® enhances elasticity of your skin and offsets visible signs of premature
aging by strengthening
and rebuilding your bodys collagen proteins.
Laboratory tests have demonstrated Flavay’s® ability to reduce degradation of elastin fibers by up to
70 percent.
Flavay® inhibits the
release and synthesis of histamine—a key factor in the promotion
of inflammation.
Flavay® can have a dramatic, visible effect on your skin. The nutrients
in Flavay® can be considered as 'collagen vitamins' because they
partake in the biosynthesis of collagen and prevent its destruction. Through
synergistic action with vitamin C, Flavay® strengthens and rebuilds
the bodys natural collagen proteins and has the remarkable ability
to reactivate damaged collagen and elastin. Research has demonstrated
that Flavay® binds to collagen fibers and realigns them to a more
youthful, undamaged form. (The same research also established that common
bioflavonoids are completely inactive in this respect.)
Flavay® improves the beneficial cross-linking between the amino
acids of the fibers that give skin its flexibility and strength while
preventing the undesirable cross-linking between amino acids that ages
skin like leather. Laboratory tests have demonstrated Flavays®
ability to reduce degradation of elastin fibers by up to 70 percent.
Flavay’s® ability to reactivate damaged collagen and elastin has
great implications for all of your bodys organs. Collagen is required
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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 organ.
Flavay® Improves Circulation to
Skin Cells
Flavay® strengthens
collagen in vessel walls and capillaries—
resulting in radiant and more youthful skin.
Improved circulation is another reason that Flavay® is an important
part of optimally nourishing your skin. Over 50 years of scientific and
clinical research establishes that Flavay® actually strengthens collagen
in vascular walls and capillaries (the smallest vessels) by making the
vessels stronger and more elastic. As we age, the tiny capillaries begin
to break down, resulting in diminished blood flow. Fortifying these tiny
blood vessels will improve circulation throughout the body, including
the skin, delivering blood and nutrients to your skin. Improved circulation
results in well-nourished, healthy skinwhich is radiant and more
youthful.
Inflammations and Edema (Swelling)
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Flavay® has been licensed and sold in France for treating edema
and inflammations since 1950. 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® has shown that it can
reduce this leakage by strengthening capillary walls.
One of the very first benefits observed and studied by the inventor of
Flavay®, Dr. Jack Masquelier, in as early as 1947, was its anti-inflammatory
effect. His and others' research demonstrated that Flavay® inhibits
the release and synthesis of histamine (which produces accelerated blood
flow, dilates capillaries and increases their permeability, thereby leaking
plasma into surrounding tissue), a key factor in the promotion of inflammation.
Numerous studies have demonstrated that the anti-histamine action of Flavay®
is obtained through inhibiting the activity of the enzyme histidine decarboxylase.
Research shows that Flavay® may lower the production of histamine
with as much as 86% inhibition of histidine decarboxylase.
In an Australian study conducted on two groups of soccer players that
had sustained injuries, those that consumed Flavay® for ten days
following their injuries experienced significantly less swelling than
those who did not and, in some of those taking Flavay®, the swelling
had completely disappeared. Other research has demonstrated the ways in
which Flavay® may actually inhibit inflammation including double-blind
studies conducted in France which showed that Flavay® can reduce
postoperative inflammation.
Proven Safety of Flavay®
After more than 50 years of human use, no adverse effects have been observed.
Furthermore, intensive biological, toxicological, pharmacological and analytical
research was conducted for the purpose of registering it as a medicine in France
and other countries in Europe. In one study, daily doses of up to 35,000 mg
for six months were determined to cause no adverse effects. Flavay® was
also clinically tested, in particular for all sorts of symptoms related to venolymphatic
insufficiencies (strenghthening veins, improving circulation and reducing edema
and inflammations). The spin-off is a goldmine of data: The rigorous testing
to meet the standards required by the health ministries of France, Germany and
other European countries demonstrate that Flavay® is highly bioavailable,
nontoxic, nonallergenic, noncarcinogenic, nonmutagenic, will not cause birth
defects, and is completely safe.
Dr. Masqueliers unequaled manufacturing process has been conducted
for half a century at the very same facilities in France, and under the
control of French Pharmaceutical inspection. These time-proven standards
serve as a reliable assurance of the quality, consistency, bioavailability
and safety of Flavay®.
Who can take Flavay®?
Everyone, from the very young to elderly. Flavay® has no known contraindications
(conditions under which it should not be used). Flavay® is completely safe
and nontoxic. In fact, clinical trials have been conducted in which pregnant
women (troubled by varicose veins and other circulatory problems in the
legs) safely used Flavay®.
Why Trust Flavay®
Consumers need to know that the marketplace is full of imitations, various
extracts and derivative forms of Dr. Masqueliers scientifically
proven and perfected complex. Unfortunately, many have even used Dr. Masqueliers
name and research in unauthorized ways to promote illegitimate products.
Flavay® is the name you can trust for the precisely defined active polyphenol
complex proven and perfected by the inventor, Dr. Jack Masquelier, validated
by the French Ministry of Health and documented by a library of research consisting
of many patents and hundreds of scientific papers, articles, doctorate theses,
lectures and presentations. For quality, consistency, bioavailability and safety,
consumers may rely upon Flavay®.
Flavay® Can Improve the Health and
Appearance of Your Skin
Flavay® is the amazing internal cosmetic, improving the health and appearance
of the skin from the inside out: rebuilding collagen, improving circulation
and health in skin cells, and reducing inflammation.
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