NOW Foods Collagen Type II 500mg

NOW Foods · Capsule · 500 mg

Price/day

€0.23

Dose

500 mg

Servings/pack

120

Pack price

€28.00

Transparency Index

7.7/10

Recommended Budget-friendly option for knee or shoulder issues without the mess of powder.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 7.0/10

Undenatured type II collagen shows improvements in joint comfort in studies at doses as low as 40 mg.

Value for money 8.0/10

€0.23/day for 500 mg UC-II is affordable.

Product quality 8.0/10

NOW encapsulates under cGMP and tests for collagen integrity.

Label honesty 8.0/10

UC-II brand named, but exact peptide distribution not disclosed.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

In-house testing present; limited external publications.

Product Description

This product uses undenatured type II collagen from chicken sternum, including naturally occurring hyaluronic acid and traces of chondroitin sulfate. Capsules are free from gluten and dairy.

What We Like

Low daily dose — travel-friendly
Contains natural co-factors from cartilage tissue
Noticeably cheaper than specialized UC-II brands

What We’re Missing

Animal-derived — not suitable for vegans
No additional vitamin C cofactor included

Usage Recommendation

1 capsule on an empty stomach, ideally before bed. Can be combined with vitamin C or MSM for synergy.

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Pure Encapsulations Collagen-C

8.3/10

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Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides 20g

8.3/10

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Sunday Natural Kollagen Hydrolysat Pulver

8.0/10

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NOW Foods Collagen Peptides Powder 10 g

7.7/10

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Ingredient dossier

Collagen is one of the most popular supplements. Human trials support benefits for skin elasticity and joint markers; broader anti-aging claims remain unproven.

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