Certification status
Informed Sport
Healthspan Elite UC-II® Collagen Joint Support
UC-II Collagen Joint Support is Healthspan Elite's undenatured type II collagen capsule — UC-II is a patented undenatured collagen ingredient from Lonza, used in joint-support research at lower per-day doses (40 mg) than standard hydrolysed collagen. Informed Sport certified — every batch screened against the WADA banned-substance list. Identically priced at £29.99 on Amazon UK and Healthspan direct.
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Why this certification matters
- Informed Sport
- Informed Sport certification is especially relevant for athletes in tested sports because products are batch-tested for substances prohibited in sport.
Frequently asked questions
- What is UC-II?
- UC-II is a patented undenatured type II collagen ingredient manufactured by Lonza — used in joint-support research at substantially lower per-day doses (typically 40 mg) than the multi-gram doses of standard hydrolysed collagen.
- How is this different from hydrolysed collagen?
- Hydrolysed collagen supplies amino acid building blocks at large daily doses (10g+). UC-II's mechanism is different — undenatured type II collagen interacts with the immune system in research models, suggesting joint-support effects at much lower doses.
- Where can I buy it?
- Amazon UK and Healthspan direct both list at £29.99 — pick whichever channel you prefer.
- Is it Informed Sport tested?
- Yes — every batch screened against the WADA banned-substance list.
- How does this compare to Kinetica Collagen Joint & Muscle?
- Different mechanism. Kinetica's product is hydrolysed collagen (gram-scale doses); Healthspan UC-II is undenatured type II collagen (milligram-scale doses). Both target joint support but via different research-based pathways.
