{"product_id":"now-foods-uc-ii-type-ii-collagen-capsules","title":"UC-II Type II Collagen Capsules – Premium Type II Collagen Capsules with Aquamin - NOW Foods","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHigh-quality UC-II Collagen Capsules with undenatured Type II Collagen – Premium Type II Collagen Supplement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen Capsules\u003c\/b\u003e are a high-quality \u003cb\u003ecollagen supplement\u003c\/b\u003e containing premium \u003cb\u003eundenatured Type II collagen\u003c\/b\u003e. Each capsule contains \u003cb\u003e40 mg of standardized chicken cartilage extract\u003c\/b\u003e, including \u003cb\u003e10 mg of total collagen\u003c\/b\u003e, consisting of \u003cb\u003eType II collagen in its natural structure\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis special formula was developed for people who want to incorporate a high-quality \u003cb\u003eType II collagen supplement\u003c\/b\u003e into their daily routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e🧪\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e Ingredients \/ Composition (NOW Foods Calcium + UC-II® Complex)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eComposition per serving (1 capsule):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCalcium (from Aquamin®) – 80 mg (10% NRV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eUC-II® standardized chicken cartilage concentrate – 40 mg\u003cbr\u003e(contains 10 mg total collagen, including undenatured Type II collagen)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eAquamin® (minerals derived from seaweed, Lithothamnium spp., whole plant) – 250 mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePremium Collagen Formula with UC-II Type II Collagen and Red Algae Aquamin – Collagen Capsules with Calcium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis product combines two high-quality ingredients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUC-II\u003c\/b\u003e – patented undenatured Type II collagen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAquamin\u003c\/b\u003e – natural mineral complex from red algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdditionally, each capsule provides \u003cb\u003e80 mg of calcium\u003c\/b\u003e from natural marine minerals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis combination makes the product an excellent choice for anyone looking for \u003cb\u003ePremium Collagen Capsules\u003c\/b\u003e with carefully selected ingredients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWhat is UC-II undenatured Type II collagen? Premium Collagen Type II Supplement explanation \u0026amp; benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUC-II is a special form of \u003cb\u003eType II collagen\u003c\/b\u003e that has not been denatured. This means that the collagen's original molecular structure is preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnlike many conventional collagen products, UC-II is typically used in low dosages and is distinguished by its unchanged structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDifference between Type II collagen and hydrolyzed collagen – Collagen types, structure \u0026amp; supplement comparison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMany people wonder what the difference is between these forms of collagen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHydrolyzed collagen\u003c\/b\u003e has been broken down into smaller peptides.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUC-II Type II collagen\u003c\/b\u003e, on the other hand, remains in its natural form.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBoth forms of collagen differ in their structure, processing, and typical application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAquamin minerals from red algae with natural calcium – Marine minerals, calcium supplement \u0026amp; collagen support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIn addition to collagen, the formula contains \u003cb\u003eAquamin\u003c\/b\u003e, a natural mineral complex from \u003cb\u003ered algae (Lithothamnium spp.)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCalcium performs important functions in the body:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCalcium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCalcium supports normal muscle function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCalcium is needed for normal teeth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCalcium contributes to a normal energy-yielding metabolism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe combination of \u003cb\u003ecollagen + calcium + marine minerals\u003c\/b\u003e makes this formula particularly high-quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy choose NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e With \u003cb\u003e40 mg UC-II per capsule\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Contains \u003cb\u003eundenatured Type II collagen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e With \u003cb\u003e250 mg Aquamin from red algae\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Provides \u003cb\u003e80 mg calcium\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Only \u003cb\u003e1 capsule daily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Free from the 14 major allergens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Premium quality from NOW Foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEasy daily intake – Only 1 capsule per day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUsage is particularly straightforward.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRecommended dosage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake \u003cb\u003e1 capsule daily on an empty stomach before bedtime\u003c\/b\u003e with sufficient water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThanks to the convenient dosage, the supplement is easy to incorporate into your everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen – Premium high-quality collagen capsules\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIf you are looking for \u003cb\u003ehigh-quality Type II collagen capsules\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eUC-II collagen\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eundenatured collagen\u003c\/b\u003e, or a \u003cb\u003epremium collagen supplement\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eNOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen\u003c\/b\u003e is an excellent choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe combination of \u003cb\u003eUC-II, Aquamin, calcium, and premium raw materials\u003c\/b\u003e makes this product a high-quality supplement for discerning customers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the dosage of UC-II collagen so low compared to other collagen products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUC-II is intentionally dosed lower than hydrolyzed collagen because it functions in its unchanged, natural molecular structure, and its effectiveness is attributed to its specific structure rather than the high quantity used in split-collagen products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy should you take UC-II on an empty stomach?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer recommends taking it on an empty stomach before bedtime because UC-II is present in its unchanged form, and simultaneous food intake could interfere with its absorption in the digestive tract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between UC-II and hydrolyzed collagen like collagen peptides?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHydrolyzed collagen has been broken down into smaller peptides and is usually dosed in gram amounts, whereas UC-II leaves undenatured Type II collagen in its original structure and is therefore used in significantly lower milligram amounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs UC-II collagen suitable for vegetarians or vegans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, UC-II is derived from chicken cartilage extract and is therefore not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it take to notice the effects of UC-II collagen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollagen supplements are generally taken regularly over a longer period of several weeks to months before users report noticeable effects. Individual experience can vary significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you combine UC-II with glucosamine or chondroitin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA combination is generally possible as these nutrients pursue different approaches. When taking multiple joint supplements simultaneously, one should pay attention to the respective dosage recommendations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat side effects can UC-II collagen have?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUC-II is generally well tolerated. Since it is derived from chicken cartilage, individuals with a known poultry or chicken allergy should consult a doctor before taking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the benefit of the Aquamin included in the formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAquamin is a natural mineral complex derived from red algae, which provides additional calcium in this formula and serves as a useful supplement to the collagen component.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these capsules be taken long-term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUC-II is often used for long-term, regular intake. If you have existing joint conditions or are unsure, it is advisable to consult a doctor beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes UC-II collagen from classic bovine or marine collagen products?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike bovine or marine collagen, which are usually taken as hydrolyzed peptides in higher doses, UC-II is based on undenatured Type II collagen from chicken cartilage in a low dosage and is discussed in the context of a different mechanism of action.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"60 capsules","offer_id":58353840456061,"sku":"NOW-3134","price":31.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 capsules","offer_id":58353840488829,"sku":"NOW-3136","price":46.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5928\/0253\/files\/now-foods-uc-ii-type-ii-collagen-capsules.jpg?v=1783348809","url":"https:\/\/nuunstore.com\/en\/products\/now-foods-uc-ii-type-ii-collagen-capsules","provider":"nuunstore.de","version":"1.0","type":"link"}