Empower active lifestyles with UC-II® undenatured type II collagen
UC-II® undenatured type II collagen is the most researched undenatured type II collagen brand* that is clinically studied to maintain or support joint comfort and mobility with one small daily dose of 40 mg a day.
With more consumers prioritizing their health for the long-term, there is an opportunity for your brand to support a new generation of younger, active adults.
Product features
- Unique mechanism of action - helps support the body’s natural cartilage repair process and promotes normal building of new cartilage4-5.
- Animal studies suggest that the likely mechanism of action promotes normal inflammatory response while helping to support cartilage regeneration.
- Low dose - unsurpassed consumer convenience with just one small 40 mg daily dose1-3.
- Can be formulated in a wide range of in-demand dosage forms*7.
* Not all dosage forms are available in all regions/countries due to regulatory restrictions
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Premium ingredient that meets leading market demands in the joint health and active lifestyle categories
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Product features
Also available in different grade:
*Grade availability differs by region
The most researched brand of undenatured type II collagen
UC-II® undenatured type II collagen is backed by the most comprehensive body of evidence-based research, spanning over two decades and over twenty studies, including eleven human clinical studies.
Research including healthy and active consumers, aged 20-55 years, found that a 40 mg daily dose of UC-II® undenatured type II collagen improved joint flexibility by three degrees - 15 times more effectively - than the placebo1.
Supplementation also reduced joint discomfort after physical activity, improved knee comfort when moving and supported people’s ability to hit their daily step goals1.
These findings present a huge benefit for brands to turn cutting-edge science into real opportunities for consumers.
Product features
- Supports joint flexibility and comfort
- Proven efficacy in healthy adults 20-55
- Helps consumers meet their daily step goals
Supporting you through every step of the launch process
Offering complete concept-to-market services, we ensure your products are well-made and well-positioned within the nutraceuticals market. From creating your perfect formulation to getting your product on the shelves quickly, our experts can help you create a tailored solution.
Service features
- Get to market faster
- Easily fill portfolio gaps
- Capitalize on market trends
Upgrade your joint supplement
UC-II® undenatured type II collagen offers unsurpassed convenience with just one small 40 mg daily dose. It also works across a wide range of in-demand dosage forms, from capsules to functional foods8.
Product features
- Supports joint comfort better than glucosamine and chondroitin3
- Safe and well tolerated
Elevate joint health supplements with UC-II ® undenatured type II collagen
Create next generation mobility solutions to support active consumers
Now is the time to advance your joint health and mobility supplements—combine our market-leading UC-II® undenatured type II collagen with our cutting-edge nutraceutical capsule technologies.
Together, we can support active lifestyle consumers by developing solutions that provide distinct market advantages. Select from a wide range of Capsugel® dosage formats to deliver both functional benefits and experiential benefits:
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