Amino acid & compound

Type II collagen

Animal-derived

An animal-derived collagen protein studied for joint comfort during exercise.

Evidence
C One small, industry-funded trial in healthy adults
Studied for
Joint comfort during exercise

What studies found

One small, industry-funded trial gave 40 mg a day of undenatured type II collagen to healthy adults with joint discomfort during exercise. Our guide calls this research early but promising.

How much is in our products

ProductAmount
Joint Health 40 mg per capsule, as listed on the label (3% type II collagen; 10 mg total collagen)

In studies: 40 mg a day of undenatured type II collagen in one trial of healthy adults.

Our 40 mg matches the amount used in that trial. Results from one small trial may not apply to every product.

Who should take care

Collagen is animal-derived, so Joint Health isn't vegetarian. Ask your doctor first if you're allergic to chicken, eggs or other animal products.

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement if you take any medicine, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a health condition.

Read more in our guides

Sources

  1. Lugo JP, et al. 2013. Undenatured type II collagen (UC-II®) for joint support: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in healthy volunteers

This page is for general education and isn't medical advice. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.