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We combine it with manganese and Vitamin C to enhance and maximise joint support.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow does UC-II® work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUC-II® collagen works via a process called oral tolerance, a natural immune system response that supports joint health from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we age, the immune system can become over reactive and begin to mistakenly target the body’s own cartilage. This low grade immune activity contributes to stiffness, discomfort and cartilage breakdown over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen undenatured Type II collagen is taken orally, it interacts with immune cells in the gut. This helps “re-educate” the immune system so it becomes less reactive towards joint cartilage. Clinical studies show that UC-II® collagen can significantly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduce joint discomfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprove joint function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide long-term cartilage protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis effect is seen at just 40mg per day, making it one of the most efficient collagen supplements for joint care. Our Hydrolysed Type 2 collagen powder provides the raw building blocks for cartilage whilst UC-II® helps protect what you already have, making them the perfect partners.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy Type II Collagen Matters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three main types of collagen in the body:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType I – supports skin, hair and connective tissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType II – supports joints and cartilage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType III – supports skin and muscle structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArticular cartilage is made up of approximately 85–90% Type II collagen.\u003cbr\u003eThis makes Type II collagen the most important and most effective form for targeted joint support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike marine or bovine collagen (Types I and III), which are used in much larger doses for skin and beauty, Undenatured UC-II® collagen is required in very small amounts to influence joint health because it works through immune regulation rather than gut absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes UC-II different?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUC-II® is a patented, clinically studied form of undenatured Type II collagen, naturally sourced from chicken cartilage and processed at very low temperatures to preserve its structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Undenatured” means the collagen maintains its three-dimensional structure, which is essential for triggering oral tolerance. This makes UC-II® a valuable part of joint support alongside our Hydrolysed Type 2 collagen powder.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy joints change with age?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs dogs get older, the body produces less collagen and the collagen it does produce is lower in quality. 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