NOW Foods, UC-II Joint Health with Undenatured Type II Collagen, 60 Capsules
One capsule contains 40 mg of UC-II standardized chicken cartilage, providing 10 mg total collagen including undenatured type II collagen, plus Aquamin and calcium. Published UC-II human trials used 40 mg of UC-II material daily, so the labeled serving matches that ingredient dose. This is a low-milligram native form and should not be compared gram-for-gram with hydrolyzed peptide powders.
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Our Verdict
The joint-specific undenatured type II form and exact 40 mg UC-II trial dose outweigh its weak certification evidence. It remains below the two independently certified powders because third-party testing carries the heaviest category weight.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •The 40 mg UC-II serving matches the daily UC-II amount used in published human trials.
- •The label identifies undenatured type II collagen from standardized chicken cartilage.
- •The bottle provides 60 one-capsule servings at $0.36 per serving.
Cons
- •No USP, NSF Certified for Sport, Informed Choice, IFOS or public product-specific certificate of analysis was found.
- •The formula includes microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch, potassium chloride, stearic acid and silicon dioxide in addition to the capsule.
Specifications
| Collagen Form | Undenatured native collagen |
| Collagen Type | Type II |
| Source | Chicken sternum cartilage |
| Collagen Per Serving | 40 mg UC-II cartilage, providing 10 mg total collagen including undenatured type II |
| Branded Ingredient | UC-II |
| Vitamin C | None listed |
| Third-Party Certification | None listed on the iHerb label |
| Other Label Actives | Aquamin 250 mg; calcium 80 mg |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Buyers specifically seeking the 40 mg UC-II format
- Buyers who prefer one capsule instead of a gram-dose powder
Not For
- People avoiding chicken-derived ingredients
- Buyers requiring recognized product-specific third-party certification
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