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UC II® supplement is a undenatured type II collagen, delivered in vegetarian capsules. Taken orally, UC II® works with the immune system to promote healthy joints through a process called oral tolerance, now available to buy at Supersmart.
This process helps the body differentiate between foreign invaders, such as bacteria or viruses, and beneficial elements such as nutrients.
Why take UC II®?
Type II collagen, a triple helical molecule, is the principal structural protein in cartilage, responsible for its resistance to traction and its endurance.
Sometimes the body's immune system confuses articular type II collagen with a foreign invader and sends antibodies to attack and destroy it, resulting in deterioration of joint flexibility and mobility. When the body attacks itself in this way, it is referred to as an auto-immune disease.
Low doses of UC II® taken orally stop the immune response targeted at the type II collagen in bone joint cartilage, improving joint mobility and flexibility.
What benefits do studies show about type II collagen?
- Studies from Harvard University Medical School have shown that low doses (10 mg or less) of undenatured type II collagen, derived from chicken cartilage, act in conjunction with the immune system to prevent such attacks on the joints by the body.
- A study was conducted on 28 patients suffering from severe rheumatoid polyarthritis. Supplementation with undenatured type II collagen for three months produced significant improvements in their condition; four of them were totally cured (Science, 261: 1727-1730, 1993).
- Following three months' treatment with undenatured type II collagen, 8 out of 10 patients suffering from juvenile rheumatoid polyarthritis saw a decrease in swelling and sensitivity in their joints. (Arthritis and Rheumatism, 39:623-628, 1996).
- A total of 8 clinical human studies have shown the efficacy of undenatured type II collagen in treating arthritis.
- UC-II® is a remarkable patented form of undenatured type II collagen. Other type II collagens found in nutritional supplements are usually denatured or hydrolyzed. In other words, their molecular configuration has been altered rendering them inactive. According to David Trentham, a Harvard scientist and world authority on type II collagen, “to be effective, type II collagen must be in its native form”.
UC II® capsules appear to be an excellent solution for stemming decreased collagen in cartilage. There are other supplements available to buy at Supersmart for maintaining joint health such as L-proline, an amino acid which supports the body's natural production of collagen. If you suffer from joint pain, you may find our supplement Palmitoleic acid, an omega 7 fatty acid, known for its pain-relieving benefits.
UC II® is a trademark of Inter-Health N.I. (US Patents 5,645,851,5,637,321,5,529,786,5,750,144 and international patents pending.)
What is in UC II®
Any questions?
This product’s capsules are composed of HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), a plant substance derived from cellulose. HPMC is widely used for medicines and dietary supplements. It contains no animal ingredients, is recognised as safe by health authorities and is considered more sustainable than synthetic alternatives.
december 29 2024
Very good
october 30 2023
apport efficace de collagène pour les articulations
july 26 2019
Fabulous ...just time needed for good results
june 6 2025
J'utilise ce produit depuis 15 jours sans constater d'amélioration notable sur mes douleurs vertébrales. Je suis plutôt déçue, on me conseille d'ajouter Joint Support Formula. Evidemment l'association des deux va être onéreuse...
I have been using this product for 15 days without noticing any significant improvement in my spinal pain. I am rather disappointed, I am advised to add Joint Support Formula. Obviously, combining the two will be expensive...
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june 6 2025
Die Lieferung war wie immer ziemlich schnell. Ob das Produkt der Beschreibung entspricht kann ich nicht beurteilen, ich habe kein Labor zu Haus um das festzustellen. Über die Effektivität kann ich nicht zu viel sagen, weil vielleicht die Zeit in der ich das Peptid genommen habe zu kurz war oder die positive Wirkung nicht so stark zu merken ist.
The delivery was, as always, quite fast. I cannot judge whether the product matches the description, as I don't have a lab at home to determine that. I can't say too much about the effectiveness, because maybe the time I took the peptide was too short or the positive effect is not so noticeable.
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Bonjour Mme LIOTARD,
Supersmart vous remercie pour cet avis.
Nous tenons à vous rappeler que l'efficacité des compléments nutritionnels tient dans la prise continue d'un minimum de 3 mois en respectant la posologie recommandée sur chaque produit.
Nos conseillères sont disponibles chaque jour entre 8h30 et 18h30 pour toutes questions complémentaires.
Cordialement,
Valérie - Supersmart