NOW Foods, UC-II Joint Health with Undenatured Type II Collagen, 60 Capsules
One capsule supplies 40 mg of UC-II standardized chicken cartilage, providing 10 mg total collagen including undenatured Type II, plus 250 mg Aquamin and 80 mg calcium. The 40 mg UC-II serving matches the dose used in cited human trials and costs about $0.0098 per mg of UC-II.
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Our Verdict
It ranks second because its joint-specific form and exact trial-matched dose are stronger than the lower-ranked peptide products, despite weak qualifying third-party evidence. One-capsule dosing and a low cost per researched dose reinforce the placement.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •40 mg UC-II standardized chicken cartilage in one capsule
- •Label dose matches the 40 mg daily dose used in cited human trials
- •Low $0.39 cost per complete label serving
Cons
- •No USP, NSF or published product-specific certificate of analysis is shown on the listing
- •Contains microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, potassium chloride, stearic acid and silicon dioxide in addition to the capsule
Specifications
| Collagen form | Undenatured Type II within standardized UC-II chicken cartilage |
| Source | Chicken sternum cartilage |
| Collagen per serving | 40 mg UC-II material, providing 10 mg total collagen |
| Branded ingredient | UC-II; Aquamin |
| Other labeled actives | Aquamin 250 mg; calcium 80 mg |
| Serving size | 1 capsule |
| Other ingredients | Hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, potassium chloride, stearic acid, silicon dioxide |
| Testing evidence | GMP Quality Assured and company quality-tested; no USP, NSF or product-specific COA shown |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Buyers specifically choosing a 40 mg UC-II format
- Buyers who prefer one capsule per day
Not For
- Vegetarians or buyers avoiding chicken-derived ingredients
- Buyers requiring USP, NSF or a public product-specific COA
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