• Each tablet delivers 40 mg UC-II® collagen with hyaluronic acid and boron to help reduce exercise-related joint discomfort and support joint health.
• Clinically researched ingredients work together to improve mobility in osteoarthritis and support healthy knee joint function.
• Hyaluronic acid provides added lubrication support, while boron helps maintain healthy calcium metabolism for stronger, more resilient joints.
• A convenient daily tablet designed to protect joints and keep you active, with a focus on long-term joint health.
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Preferred Nutrition, UC-II® Collagen Plus Hyaluronic Acid & Boron, 60 Tablets
Size
60
tablets
UPC
628826006817
Best Before
01/2029
51 people have viewed this item in the last 7 days
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Suggested Use
Recommended adult dose: 1 tablet daily, taken with vitamin D and calcium, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Ingredients
Each tablet contains:
UC-II® Collagen Complex, Contains 27.2 mg of chicken sternum cartilage (Gallus gallus) providing:
40
mg
--Collagen
10
mg
--Unhydrolyzed Collagen Type II
1.2
mg
Boron (boron glycinate)
3.36
mg
Hyaluronic Acid (sodium hyaluronate) (Streptococcus equi) (bacterial extracellular capsule)
3.3
mg
Non-medical Ingredients:
Microcrystalline cellulose, potassium chloride, hydroxypropylcellulose, silica, coating (carbohydrate gum, glycerin), croscarmellose sodium, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).
Description
Preferred Nutrition Collagen Plus Hyaluronic Acid & Boron combines three clinically researched ingredients in one daily tablet to help reduce joint discomfort caused by exercise or osteoarthritis. Each tablet provides 40 mg of UC-II® collagen to help support joint health. Hyaluronic acid provides added support, and boron helps maintain healthy calcium metabolism.
- Helps reduce joint pain and discomfort caused by exercise
- Helps improve mobility in people with osteoarthritis
- Helps support healthy knee joint function
- Helps reduce osteoarthritic knee joint pain
- Helps support joint health
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preferred Nutrition UC-II Collagen Plus and what does it do?
Each tablet provides 40mg of a UC-II undenatured type II collagen complex (derived from chicken sternal cartilage), along with hyaluronic acid and boron. It's intended to help reduce exercise-related joint discomfort and support joint function, and clinical research on osteoarthritis patients specifically has shown meaningful improvements in pain and mobility scores. It's taken once daily and is often recommended alongside calcium and vitamin D.
What does clinical research show about UC-II for osteoarthritis?
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 102 osteoarthritis patients found that 40mg of UC-II daily for 90 days reduced WOMAC joint-function scores by 81.6%, compared to 19.2% in the placebo group, and reduced pain scores (VAS) by 67.9% versus 12.2%. UC-II is thought to work differently from hydrolyzed collagen - through an immune-mediated mechanism (oral tolerance) rather than by directly supplying collagen building blocks.
How should this be taken and who should be cautious?
Adults should take one tablet daily, or as directed, ideally alongside calcium and vitamin D. Those who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, kidney disease, or an estrogen-dependent cancer diagnosis should consult a healthcare professional before use. Avoid if allergic to chicken. Consult a doctor if symptoms persist or worsen.
How does UC-II differ from standard hydrolyzed collagen supplements?
Most collagen supplements use hydrolyzed collagen, broken down into small peptides meant to be absorbed and used as raw material for the body's own collagen production. UC-II instead uses undenatured (structurally intact) type II collagen at a much smaller dose (40mg versus grams of hydrolyzed collagen), working through a proposed immune-tolerance mechanism in the gut rather than supplying collagen building blocks directly - a fundamentally different mode of action from typical collagen powders or capsules.
What is Preferred Nutrition?
Preferred Nutrition is a Canadian supplement brand distributed exclusively through natural health food retailers and select natural pharmacies — not mass-market grocery or drug stores. Every product in the line is free from gluten proteins, with formulas developed to meet standards expected by health-conscious consumers and healthcare practitioners. Part of Assured Natural Distribution, Preferred Nutrition has become a trusted name in Canada's specialty natural health retail channel.
What makes Preferred Nutrition different from other supplement brands?
One of Preferred Nutrition’s distinguishing features is its exclusive focus on Canada’s natural health retail channel rather than mass-market distribution. The brand emphasizes premium formulations, ISURA third-party purity testing, and gluten-free, non-GMO standards, giving it a more practitioner-oriented natural health positioning.
The information provided above is for reference purposes only and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Canada. It does not constitute medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Caution
Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, have a kidney disorder, or if you have been diagnosed with estrogen-dependent cancer. Avoid taking this product if you have a known allergy/hypersensitivity to chicken. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.
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Preferred Nutrition, UC-II® Collagen Plus Hyaluronic Acid & Boron, 60 Tablets
Size
60
tablets
UPC
628826006817
Best Before
01/2029
51 people have viewed this item in the last 7 days
$25.97
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