NOW Foods 3136

NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen Supplement: 120 Veg Capsules Instruction Manual

Model: 3136

Product Overview

The NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen Supplement is designed to support joint health. Cartilage, a primary connective tissue, provides flexibility and support to joints. Undenatured type II collagen is the main structural protein in cartilage, contributing to its tensile strength and toughness. This supplement, derived from chicken sternum cartilage, contains UC-II, a patented form of undenatured (native) type II collagen. Clinical studies indicate that a daily 40 mg capsule of UC-II can promote joint comfort, function, and flexibility.

Usage Instructions

For optimal results, follow these instructions:

  • Dosage: Take one (1) capsule daily.
  • Timing: Consume the capsule at bedtime.
  • Administration: Take on an empty stomach.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains the following active and other ingredients:

  • UC-II Standardized Chicken Cartilage: (UC-II Brand Collagen with Undenatured Type II Collagen) Providing 10 mg Total Collagen, Including Undenatured Type II Collagen.
  • Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (Cellulose Capsule), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid (Vegetable Source), Silicon Dioxide, and Potassium Chloride (Stabilizer).

Safety Information

Please read and adhere to the following safety guidelines:

  • Adult Use Only: This product is intended for adults.
  • Consult a Physician: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use.
  • Keep Out of Reach: Store out of reach of children.
  • Freshness Packet: Do not consume the freshness packet found inside the bottle. Keep it in the bottle.
  • Natural Variation: Natural color variation may occur in this product.
  • Allergen Caution: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
  • Labeling: This product is labeled to United States standards and may differ from similar products sold elsewhere in its ingredients, labeling, and allergen warnings.
  • Disclaimer: Statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or health condition.

Product Specifications

Attribute Detail
Brand NOW Foods
Model Number 3136
Item Form Capsule
Unit Count 120 Count
Flavor Unflavored
Diet Type Gluten Free
Product Dimensions 1.95 x 1.95 x 4.3 inches
Item Weight 2.88 ounces
Manufacturer NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness
Date First Available July 31, 2015

Quality Assurance

NOW Foods is committed to producing high-quality supplements. Their manufacturing processes adhere to stringent standards, including over 31,000 quality tests per month to ensure purity, potency, and safety. The facility is LEED Silver Certified, designed for efficiency and sustainability, utilizing automated systems for blending, encapsulation, and packaging.

Video Description: An exclusive tour inside the NOW Foods facility, showcasing the receiving area, advanced laboratories where raw materials are inspected and tested, automated storage and retrieval systems, and high-speed packaging lines. The video highlights the company's commitment to quality, precision, and traceability in supplement manufacturing.

Video Description: This video emphasizes NOW Foods' dedication to quality and affordability. It features laboratory testing, showing scientists conducting various quality checks on supplements to ensure purity, potency, and safety. The video highlights the extensive testing procedures that contribute to the reliability of NOW products.

Video Description: This video explains the unique benefits of NOW UC-II Collagen. It illustrates how Type II collagen is a principal structural protein in cartilage, providing tensile strength and toughness. The video highlights that just one small 40 mg capsule of UC-II per day can help promote joint function, flexibility, and comfort, showing people engaging in various physical activities.

Visual Guide

NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen 120 Veg Capsules bottle
Image Description: Front view of the NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen bottle, showing the product name, "Joint Health" claim, and "120 Capsules" count. The bottle is white with an orange label and a blue cap.
NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen Supplement Facts label
Image Description: Back view of the NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen bottle, displaying the "Supplement Facts" panel. This panel lists the serving size, amount per serving for Calcium (from Aquamin), UC-II Standardized Chicken Cartilage, and Aquamin (Seaweed Derived Minerals), along with other ingredients and manufacturer information.
NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen Capsule Size
Image Description: An illustration showing the approximate size of a NOW Foods UC-II capsule, with rulers in inches and millimeters for scale. The capsule is depicted as a standard size, half white and half grey.
Intertek GMP Certification for NOW Foods
Image Description: A graphic highlighting "Certifications Matter" with the Intertek GMP certification logo. Text explains that this certification means every aspect of NOW's supplement manufacturing process has been audited for stability, potency, and product formulation.
NOW Foods product quality statement: What you won't find
Image Description: A graphic titled "What you won't find in our products," listing various undesirable ingredients such as Aspartame, Sucralose, Ace K, Microbial Pathogens, Unlabeled Common Allergens, Artificial Colors, Hydrogenated Oils, Parabens, MSG, Artificial Flavors, Harmful Levels of Pesticides, Irradiation of Food and Supplement Ingredients, Harmful Levels of PCBs and Dioxins, and Nano-Particle Ingredients. A hand holds a capsule in the background.

Manufacturer Information

Brand: NOW Foods

Manufacturer: NOW Sports - Nutrition and Wellness

For further inquiries or support, please refer to the official NOW Foods website or contact their customer service.

This instruction manual provides general information for the NOW Foods UC-II Type II Collagen Supplement. Always consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice.

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