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Collagen Type II Dosage Guide

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General Dosage

5-10g daily of hydrolyzed type II collagen, or 1-2g of collagen type II peptides

Maximum dose: Up to 15g daily has been used safely; no established upper limit for hydrolyzed collagen

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 5-10g daily of hydrolyzed type II collagen, or 1-2g of collagen type II peptides

Timing: Take on an empty stomach or 30 minutes before a meal with vitamin C to enhance collagen synthesis

Dosage by Condition

Knee osteoarthritis
5-10g hydrolyzed collagen daily for 3-6 monthsModerate
Athletic joint support
10g collagen hydrolysate dailyModerate
General cartilage maintenance
5g dailyModerate

Upper limit: Up to 15g daily has been used safely; no established upper limit for hydrolyzed collagen

Timing & Absorption

Take on an empty stomach or 30 minutes before a meal with vitamin C to enhance collagen synthesis

Can be taken with or without food.

Full Collagen Type II Guide

References

  1. (). Collagen hydrolysate is safe and improves joint comfort in athletes with activity-related joint pain: a 24-week study. Current Medical Research and Opinion. DOI
  2. (). Effect of collagen hydrolysate in articular pain: a 6-month randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study. Complementary Therapies in Medicine. DOI
  3. (). Effectiveness and safety of glucosamine and chondroitin for the treatment of osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. DOI
  4. (). Stimulation of type II collagen biosynthesis and secretion in bovine chondrocytes cultured with degraded collagen. Cell and Tissue Research. DOI