{"product_id":"now-uc-ii®-type-ii-collagen-60-capsules","title":"NOW UC-II® Type II Collagen - 60 Capsules","description":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"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.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much UC-II and collagen is in each capsule?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Each capsule contains 40mg of UC-II standardised chicken cartilage, which provides 10mg of total collagen including the undenatured type II collagen fraction. 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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ucii-fact-box\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Undenatured type II collagen capsules (UC-II® branded ingredient)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUC-II® chicken cartilage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40mg per capsule, providing 10mg total collagen\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquamin® marine minerals:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250mg per capsule, supplying 80mg calcium (10% NRV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 capsules — a 60-day supply at one per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapsule shell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hypromellose (HPMC), vegetarian — but the product contains chicken cartilage, so it is \u003cstrong\u003enot suitable for vegetarians or vegans\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food supplement (FSAI\/HPRA). €29.95 inc. 13.5% VAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Next working day from our Dublin warehouse by DPD\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eSupplement facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"ucii-spec-tbl\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer 1 capsule\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (from Aquamin®)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUC-II® standardised chicken cartilage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e†\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"ucii-sub\"\u003e— providing total collagen (incl. undenatured type II collagen)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e†\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquamin® (seaweed-derived minerals, \u003cem\u003eLithothamnion\u003c\/em\u003e spp., whole plant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e†\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-ingline\"\u003e% NRV = % of EU Nutrient Reference Value. † NRV not established. Serving size: 1 capsule. 60 servings per container.\u003cbr\u003e\n  Ingredients: UC-II® standardised chicken cartilage, Aquamin® (seaweed-derived minerals, \u003cem\u003eLithothamnion\u003c\/em\u003e spp.), microcrystalline cellulose, capsule shell (hypromellose), corn starch (non-GMO), potassium chloride (stabiliser), stearic acid (vegetable source), silicon dioxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul class=\"ucii-feat\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e40mg UC-II® standardised chicken cartilage per capsule, providing 10mg total collagen\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUndenatured (native) type II collagen — protein structure kept intact, not hydrolysed\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncludes 250mg Aquamin® marine-source minerals, supplying 80mg calcium (10% NRV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOne small capsule per day — 60-day supply per bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHypromellose (HPMC) capsule shell; contains chicken cartilage (not vegetarian\/vegan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLabel states: not made with gluten, soy, dairy, egg, tree nuts, fish or shellfish; Halal; non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDispatched next working day from our Dublin warehouse\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ucii-xsell\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eIs this the right collagen for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUC-II® is a \u003cstrong\u003elow-dose, undenatured\u003c\/strong\u003e type II collagen — 10mg of collagen per capsule from chicken cartilage. If you are looking for a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-dose, hydrolysed collagen\u003c\/strong\u003e (typically several thousand milligrams per serving, often as a powder), that is a different product type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\n      → \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/collagen\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e[CONFIRM URL] Browse all collagen supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      → \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/joint-bone-support\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e[CONFIRM URL] Joint \u0026amp; bone support collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n      → \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/undenatured-vs-hydrolysed-collagen\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e[CONFIRM URL] Guide: undenatured vs hydrolysed collagen\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow to take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTake 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ucii-amber\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eNot a medicine.\u003c\/strong\u003e This product is a food supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. No authorised EU health claim is made for UC-II®, undenatured type II collagen or Aquamin® on this page. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-q\" id=\"ucii-faq-what\"\u003eWhat is NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-a\"\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-q\" id=\"ucii-faq-howmuch\"\u003eHow much UC-II and collagen is in each capsule?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-a\"\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-q\" id=\"ucii-faq-undenatured\"\u003eWhat is undenatured type II collagen?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-a\"\u003eUndenatured (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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-q\" id=\"ucii-faq-veg\"\u003eIs NOW UC-II Type II Collagen suitable for vegetarians or vegans?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-a\"\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-q\" id=\"ucii-faq-allergens\"\u003eDoes it contain any allergens?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-a\"\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-q\" id=\"ucii-faq-aquamin\"\u003eWhat is Aquamin and how much calcium does it provide?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-a\"\u003eAquamin is a seaweed-derived mineral source made from the red algae \u003cem\u003eLithothamnion\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-q\" id=\"ucii-faq-take\"\u003eHow do I take it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-a\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-q\" id=\"ucii-faq-ireland\"\u003eIs UC-II collagen available to buy in Ireland?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-a\"\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-q\" id=\"ucii-faq-precautions\"\u003eAre there any precautions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-a\"\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-q\" id=\"ucii-faq-delivery\"\u003eHow is it delivered in Ireland?\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-faq-a\"\u003eOrders 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"ucii-details\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"ucii-advisory\"\u003e\n    \u003ch3\u003eAdvisory information (Ireland)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NOW Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62550445654346,"sku":"NOW-0510","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/3484\/1920\/files\/now-foods-uc-ii-type-ii-collagen-60-capsules-front.jpg?v=1782556638","url":"https:\/\/probiotic.ie\/products\/now-uc-ii%c2%ae-type-ii-collagen-60-capsules","provider":"Probiotic.ie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}