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Nutricost

UC-II Type II Collagen

1 Capsule · 120 servings · $0.32/serving

70 / 100Good

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
80
Safety
87
Final score
70/100

Ingredients (4)

UC-II standardized chicken cartilage

100%

Dose

40 mg

Target

20–100 mg

Form

Premium

Collagen

50%

Dose

10 mg

Target

20–100 mg

Form

Premium

Aquamin (seaweed derived minerals)

250 mg

Not in our database

Calcium

80 mg

Trace amount — not scored

Other Ingredients (11)

Rice ExtractFiller

Rice-based ingredients carry risk of inorganic arsenic contamination. Vague labeling — 'rice extract' does not specify what is extracted or standardized. Used as a cheap filler with no supplemental benefit.

Bamboo ExtractFiller

Plant-derived silica source used as a natural anti-caking agent and carrier (silica content ~70%)

Rice HullsAnti-caking

Ground outer husk of rice grains used as a plant-based flow and anti-caking agent

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

GelatinCapsule

Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells

Gum AcaciaBinder

Natural plant gum (acacia) used as a binder, stabilizer, and emulsifier in foods and supplements

Oat FiberFiber

Insoluble dietary fiber from the outer hull or bran of oat grains; primarily cellulose and hemicellulose, low in beta-glucan compared to oat bran soluble fraction

StarchBinder

Carbohydrate polymer used as a binder, filler, and disintegrant in tablets and capsules

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.