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UC-II Standardized Collagen
UC-II Standardized Collagen
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73/100
Verified
Six-dimension breakdown
Evidence
76
Formulation
78
Manufacturing
68
Safety
74
Transparency
74
Sustainability
58
Why this scored 73/100
Named-source UC-II (undenatured type II collagen from Lonza) at what is almost certainly the studied 40 mg/day dose — this is the correct clinical form. Lugo 2016 (JISSN) demonstrated UC-II 40 mg outperformed glucosamine 1500 mg + chondroitin 1200 mg for OA knee pain and function over 180 days; Crowley 2009 showed benefit vs placebo. Named clinical ingredient plus adequate dose is why this clears Verified. Held below Elite by no third-party COA disclosure and mid-tier retailer manufacturing. Would move to 80+ with USP or NSF certification.
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Evidence & sources
The Vyvata score's Evidence dimension measures the quality of published RCT support for a product's active ingredients at the label dose. Our source hierarchy: double-blind RCTs in MEDLINE-indexed journals > single-blind RCTs > open-label trials > observational studies > mechanism papers > N=1 case studies (anecdotes). Predatory journals and manufacturer-authored studies without independent replication are weighted down.
Product-specific evidence citations for this item are embedded in the analysis text on the "Analysis" tab. For the full framework and evidence hierarchy, see the methodology page.
How to read the Evidence dimension
- 80–100: Multiple double-blind RCTs in indexed journals directly testing this product OR the exact ingredients at the exact dose.
- 60–79: Single double-blind RCT + supporting ingredient literature at the studied dose.
- 40–59: Open-label trials + ingredient literature; no product-specific double-blind evidence.
- 20–39: Ingredient literature only; no product-specific trials or trials in predatory venues.
- 0–19: No credible evidence base or unverifiable claims.
Frequently asked questions
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What is UC-II Standardized Collagen?
UC-II Standardized Collagen, categorized under Joint, bone & connective tissue health in the Supplements vertical. It is scored on the Vyvata Scoring Framework — an independent 6-dimension rubric applied uniformly to every product Vyvata lists.
How does UC-II Standardized Collagen score on the Vyvata rubric?
73/100 overall — Verified tier (70–84 band). Per-dimension breakdown: Formulation 78, Evidence 76, Safety 74, Transparency 74, Manufacturing 68, Sustainability 58. Scored as of 2026-08-24.
Why did UC-II Standardized Collagen score in the Verified tier?
Named-source UC-II (undenatured type II collagen from Lonza) at what is almost certainly the studied 40 mg/day dose — this is the correct clinical form. Lugo 2016 (JISSN) demonstrated UC-II 40 mg outperformed glucosamine 1500 mg + chondroitin 1200 mg for OA knee pain and function over 180 days; Crowley 2009 showed benefit vs placebo. Named clinical ingredient plus adequate dose is why this clears Verified. Held below Elite by no third-party COA disclosure and mid-tier retailer manufacturing. Would move to 80+ with USP or NSF certification.
What are the strongest and weakest aspects of this product?
Strongest: Formulation at 78/100 (dose adequacy, bioavailability form, and ingredient redundancy) and Evidence at 76/100 (quality of published RCT support for the active ingredients at the label dose). Weakest: Manufacturing at 68/100 (third-party testing, GMP compliance, and facility audit status) and Sustainability at 58/100 (sourcing practices, packaging, and corporate practice). All six dimensions feed the overall Vyvata score; a weakness on any one dimension pulls the overall down proportionally.
Is UC-II Standardized Collagen third-party tested?
No third-party certifications (NSF, USP, ConsumerLab, or equivalent) were on record at the time of scoring. This affects the Manufacturing dimension score. The manufacturer may test internally or have obtained certification more recently — check the current product label for the most up-to-date information.
What would move UC-II Standardized Collagen to a higher tier?
Would move to 80+ with USP or NSF certification.
Are there higher-scoring alternatives to UC-II Standardized Collagen?
The top-ranked joint, bone & connective tissue health product in the Vyvata catalog is currently Albion Magnesium & Calcium with Vitamins D3 & K2 at 76/100. See the full ranked list of 199 scored products in this subcategory at https://vyvata.com/pages/best-joint-bone-and-connective-tissue-health-supplements-ranked.
What does the Vyvata score mean?
The Vyvata Scoring Framework rates every listed product 0–100 across six dimensions: Evidence, Formulation, Manufacturing, Safety, Transparency, and Sustainability. Tier bands: Elite 85–100 (top-tier evidence + formulation + manufacturing), Verified 70–84 (strong on most dimensions), Standard 50–69 (solid but with weaknesses called out), Rejected 0–49 (specific failures documented). Rejected products remain listed with reasons. Full methodology at https://vyvata.com/pages/methodology.
Where can I read customer reviews for UC-II Standardized Collagen?
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All the data we have on this product
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- VSF score
- 73 / 100
- Tier
- Verified
- Category
- Supplements
- Subcategory
- joint bone connective
- Last scored
- Third-party certifications
- None on record at time of scoring
- Vendor
- Swanson Vitamins
- Tags
- Shopify Collective, Swanson Vitamins
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