UC-II Collagen 40 mg, 120 Veggie Caps

The first Saturday in April of 2024, I woke & couldn't take any weight on my left knee, which swelled horribly & eventually, over 6 months, the ligament tore. I'd noticed about a year earlier I developed crepitus in my knees. My right knee also began hurting, some days pretty significantly, and I was really afraid it would become like my left knee. Two days later, realizing I wasn't going to make it over the weekend to see my own PCP, my husband took me to the ER. The ER doc did tell me that he couldn't do an MRI bc (and isn't this wrong) Medicare wouldn't pay unless ordered by another doctor, but he & the head of Radiology both agreed I'd never need a knee replacement. Two days later, the Ortho doc told me I needed both knees replaced. Hey, why not! I was a 67-yr old lady--that's what I'd expect...right? WRONG! I know of NO ONE who wakes up overnight & needs knees replaced! A friend suggested another supplement for joint support, which did nothing at all! Then, a new friend suggested Type II Collagen. I did a little research & found that denatured collagen is best. Literally within 2-3 days the crepitus was almost gone, and it was gone within a week! My right knee, which I thoroughly believed was going to become as bad as my left, I now have hope that it will not! Furthermore, when I do get up & walk, I realize--oh my gosh, I only have pain in my left knee! My right knee almost never has pain! You cannot realize what a huge & significant difference this is! I am a person who truly & deeply believe that God put everything on this earth that we need for good health. I feel that it is a horrible shame that the Orthopedic doc & even the ER doc didn't give me compression sleeves for my knees & recommend Type II Collagen! I HIGHLY recommend this supplement! I cannot recommend it highly enough! It is really GOOD! I know I have a long way to go & am not sure how much improvement I will see because of how many months I went without. I find myself wondering if I should even take a higher doseage, but I probably won't--at least until I can talk to my own doctor. I am SO grateful I found this! ❤️ Oh, they're easy to swallow at a good size & there is no taste to them.

Did my research on UC-2 (including on NIH & PubMed) & it took only about 3 weeks to start feeling the effects. According to my research, 1 capsule, 40 mg daily is enough, more WON'T make it better any faster. My orthopod said I needed a knee replacement but after starting the UC-2, the pain has lessened & if the serious research is accurate, the cartilage in my knees is increasing. UC-2 (undenatured collagen type 2) is the reason. Part of my research included "Consumer Lab" site that does evaluations of specific brands of supplements & "Healthy Origins" brand received a positive rating. Very happy with my purchase. Shared an extra bottle with a friend. We'll see how it goes.

The directions suggest taking this before bed at night; I know that collagen supplements in any form (tablet, capsule, liquid) tend to do best on an empty stomach and away from eating, so that the digestion juices in one's stomach don't deactivate its "super powers." This particular type of collagen UC-II, has some interesting clinical research behind it for joint health; as a former and intense athlete, this really means something to me. I am still quite active and have changed many aspects of my lifestyle, most especially my diet (WFPB) and am in better shape and with more balanced, targeted strength than in the previous decade! So, yes, this supplement is part of a lifestyle and is NOT a silver bullet fix-it-all-with-a-pill sort of "answer." That being said, I think it can be a very helpful addition/input to your health and strength routine. Also, this specific brand is consistently accurate with all of its offerings when it comes to labeling and quality. This brand's UC-II, which is what I'm reviewing here, was selected as a "Top Pick" by an independent testing lab and has maintained that distinction for some time now. I believe that it has helped my joints tremendously over the past four or five years of taking it every night. To be honest, there is no cloned-me to compare (as if I had a reference for NOT taking it) but given the aftermath pain I used to have, and the trouble with working out or exercising or recreating at a certain intensity in past years... I truly think this has helped a ton. As long as they continue making it? I'm taking it.

I just discovered COLLAGEN contains Hydroxyproline which the body breaks down into Glyoxylate, and then into OXALATE. Oxalates can raise urinary oxalate levels by up to 43 %. Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones can form in susceptible individuals. I will STOP taking this Collagen immediately, because I was hospitalized with Emergency Surgery due to Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones in January 2026. PLEASE consult your physician before you take this product, especially at the 40mg daily dosage. There is NO WARNING LABEL about this OXALATE PRODUCTION from Healthy Origins!

I ordered one bottle of this and noticed results within a week my skin at 74 feels like a baby... the next time I ordered it I bought a different brand because it was cheaper I did not get any results so I am happy to be back with this brand and will stay a customer my skin has returned to a smooth velvety feel and the joint pain in my bad shoulder has disappeared

Have been using Healthy Orgins UC-II for quite sometime but this last bottlle of 120 had most of the capsules only half to three quarters full - will be looking for another brand next time. Too bad, because they always worked well with me.

I’m in need of a knee replacement. These seem to help with the pain.

I've ordered countless bottles of this to help my joints move more smoothly in yoga class. It has worked! This brand was recommended by ConsumerLab, which is a third-party supplementing testing organization. I take multiple types of collagen, and this is a key part of my stack for UC-II's robust research backing.

I’ve been using this product now for 6 weeks and what a difference it has made to my knees and joints. I went to physio 3/8/2026 due to my right knee which is bone on bone. At the time my range of bend in my knee was 104° and very painful. Normal range is 135°. I was supposed to do exercises but I never did them at all for a number of reasons but the only different thing I was doing was taking these. By the time I had my next physio appt I admitted I hadn’t been doing the exercises at all but my knee was feeling a lot better. He measured the bend - 120°! That was because of these tablets. Physio was blown away and wanted to know what I was doing different. I’ve bought some now for my MIL who gets a lot of pain. Great product. It was Chat GPT who recommended these tabs for my joints. Very happy.

I have been taking UC-II for 2-3 years now and it's a much effective supplement than Glucosamine. I practice Japanese martial arts for years and kneeling or jumping up from a kneeling position etc. is a common feature of the art. I can tell and feel the difference in my knees in terms of 'less tightness and discomfort'. UC-II also improves my knees' flexibility somewhat.

Lo compré porque el veterinario homeópata me lo recomendó para mi perrito y la verdad es una maravilla, le ha ayudado 100%

Superb

Ótimo para repor cartilagens aos joelhos