NOW UC-II® Type II Collagen - 60 Capsules
NOW UC-II® Type II Collagen - 60 Capsules
NOW Foods UC-II® Type II Collagen is a once-a-day capsule providing 40mg of UC-II® standardised chicken cartilage — 10mg of total collagen, including undenatured (native) type II collagen — alongside 250mg of Aquamin® marine-source minerals. 60 capsules per bottle.
UC-II® is a branded, standardised form of undenatured type II collagen sourced from chicken sternum cartilage. "Undenatured" means the collagen's original protein structure is kept intact during processing, rather than being broken down into peptides as in hydrolysed collagen powders. This is a low-dose format: each capsule delivers 10mg of total collagen, so it is a different product type to the high-dose hydrolysed collagen powders sold for general use. Because the active is chicken-derived, it is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
At a glance
- Format: Undenatured type II collagen capsules (UC-II® branded ingredient)
- UC-II® chicken cartilage: 40mg per capsule, providing 10mg total collagen
- Aquamin® marine minerals: 250mg per capsule, supplying 80mg calcium (10% NRV)
- Pack: 60 capsules — a 60-day supply at one per day
- Capsule shell: Hypromellose (HPMC), vegetarian — but the product contains chicken cartilage, so it is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans
- Status: Food supplement (FSAI/HPRA). €29.95 inc. 13.5% VAT
- Delivery: Next working day from our Dublin warehouse by DPD
Supplement facts
| Per 1 capsule | Amount | % NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium (from Aquamin®) | 80 mg | 10% |
| UC-II® standardised chicken cartilage | 40 mg | † |
| — providing total collagen (incl. undenatured type II collagen) | 10 mg | † |
| Aquamin® (seaweed-derived minerals, Lithothamnion spp., whole plant) | 250 mg | † |
% NRV = % of EU Nutrient Reference Value. † NRV not established. Serving size: 1 capsule. 60 servings per container.
Ingredients: UC-II® standardised chicken cartilage, Aquamin® (seaweed-derived minerals, Lithothamnion spp.), microcrystalline cellulose, capsule shell (hypromellose), corn starch (non-GMO), potassium chloride (stabiliser), stearic acid (vegetable source), silicon dioxide.
Key features
- 40mg UC-II® standardised chicken cartilage per capsule, providing 10mg total collagen
- Undenatured (native) type II collagen — protein structure kept intact, not hydrolysed
- Includes 250mg Aquamin® marine-source minerals, supplying 80mg calcium (10% NRV)
- One small capsule per day — 60-day supply per bottle
- Hypromellose (HPMC) capsule shell; contains chicken cartilage (not vegetarian/vegan)
- Label states: not made with gluten, soy, dairy, egg, tree nuts, fish or shellfish; Halal; non-GMO
- Dispatched next working day from our Dublin warehouse
Is this the right collagen for you?
UC-II® is a low-dose, undenatured type II collagen — 10mg of collagen per capsule from chicken cartilage. If you are looking for a high-dose, hydrolysed collagen (typically several thousand milligrams per serving, often as a powder), that is a different product type.
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How to take
Take 1 capsule daily at bedtime on an empty stomach, as directed by the manufacturer. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. For adults aged 18 and over.
Frequently asked questions
What is NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen?
It is a food supplement in capsule form from NOW Foods. Each capsule provides 40mg of UC-II standardised chicken cartilage (providing 10mg total collagen, including undenatured type II collagen) plus 250mg of Aquamin seaweed-derived minerals, which supply 80mg of calcium. The bottle contains 60 capsules, a 60-day supply at one capsule per day.
How much UC-II and collagen is in each capsule?
Each capsule contains 40mg of UC-II standardised chicken cartilage, which provides 10mg of total collagen including the undenatured type II collagen fraction. This is a low-dose undenatured collagen format and is different from high-dose hydrolysed collagen peptide powders, which typically supply several thousand milligrams per serving.
What is undenatured type II collagen?
Undenatured (also called native) type II collagen is collagen whose original protein structure has been kept intact during processing, rather than being broken down into smaller peptides as in hydrolysed collagen. In this product it comes from the UC-II ingredient, which is standardised chicken sternum cartilage.
Is NOW UC-II Type II Collagen suitable for vegetarians or vegans?
No. Although the capsule shell is hypromellose (HPMC), which is vegetarian, the active ingredient is chicken sternum cartilage. Because the product contains chicken-derived collagen, it is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
Does it contain any allergens?
It contains chicken-derived cartilage, so people with a chicken or poultry allergy should avoid it. According to the label it is not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients, and it is produced in a facility that also handles those allergens.
What is Aquamin and how much calcium does it provide?
Aquamin is a seaweed-derived mineral source made from the red algae Lithothamnion spp. Each capsule contains 250mg of Aquamin, which supplies 80mg of calcium, equal to 10% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value. As an algae it is not a shellfish ingredient.
How do I take it?
The manufacturer direction is to take 1 capsule daily at bedtime on an empty stomach. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. For adults aged 18 and over.
Is UC-II collagen available to buy in Ireland?
Yes. UC-II type II collagen is sold legally in Ireland as a food supplement. Probiotic.ie holds the NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen 60-capsule pack in stock in Dublin.
Are there any precautions?
For adults only. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition. Avoid if you have a chicken or poultry allergy. Keep out of reach of children. A food supplement should not replace a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
How is it delivered in Ireland?
Orders are dispatched the next working day from our Dublin warehouse by DPD. Because it ships from within Ireland, there are no customs charges or import delays, including after the 1 July 2026 changes.
Product details: NOW Foods · UC-II® Type II Collagen · 60 capsules · 1 capsule per serving · hypromellose (HPMC) capsule shell, chicken-derived active · authorised Irish retailer for NOW Foods · price inc. 13.5% VAT.
Advisory information (Ireland)
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication or under medical supervision, consult a doctor or pharmacist before use. Contains chicken-derived cartilage — avoid if allergic to chicken or poultry. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Keep out of the sight and reach of young children. Do not use if the seal is broken. For adults aged 18 and over. This product is a food supplement and is not a medicine. Regulated in Ireland by the FSAI and HPRA.