Performance & Recovery
UC-II undenatured collagen, Boswellia AKBA, and curcumin. The connective-tissue protocol with the cleanest study profile.
Key actives per serving
The formula brief
Most joint products are bulk-fill glucosamine and chondroitin — ingredients with mixed clinical evidence and large daily doses. The current literature points to three different mechanisms that perform better in smaller doses: UC-II undenatured type-II collagen (40mg, oral-tolerance immune modulation), AKBA-standardized Boswellia (100mg, 5-LOX inhibition for inflammatory cascade modulation), and curcumin (500mg as Meriva phytosome, the bioavailable form).
These mechanisms layer rather than compete. Undenatured collagen works through the immune-tolerance pathway in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue. Boswellia works through the leukotriene pathway. Curcumin works through NF-κB modulation. Three different angles on the same problem.
Three capsules in the evening (with the fat-containing meal — curcumin is fat-soluble). Effects accumulate over 6-8 weeks; not designed for acute relief.
Supplement Facts
No proprietary blends, no hidden doses. The chelate identity and branded-ingredient source are verified on every batch.
Supplement Facts
| UC-II Undenatured Type II Collagen | 40 mg | † |
| Boswellia serrata extract (30% AKBA) | 100 mg | † |
| Curcumin (as Meriva phytosome) | 500 mg | † |
† Daily Value not established.
01 · The protocol
02 · Why this form
UC-II works at 40mg/day via oral tolerance — a totally different mechanism than the multi-gram doses of denatured collagen peptides. Boswellia must be AKBA-standardized to deliver the active fraction. Curcumin without phytosome or piperine has effectively zero bioavailability.
03 · Stack it
Our formulator's most common pairings for this product:
Specifications
Source identity, supplier, dose, batch protocol. Everything is on the label, the COA, and the website.
| Form | Vegetable capsule (HPMC) |
| Serving size | 3 capsules |
| Servings per bottle | 30 |
| Collagen form | UC-II undenatured type-II (Lonza) |
| Boswellia | 30% AKBA-standardized (Sabinsa BoswellinPS) |
| Curcumin form | Meriva phytosome (29x bioavailability vs. plain curcumin) |
Third-party verified
Eurofins runs identity, potency, heavy metals, and microbiology on every batch we manufacture. We publish the COA for the lot number printed on your bottle — not a sample lot, not an average, the actual lot you received.
Batch JR-2026-03 · UC-II verified active by ELISA · Curcumin content 99% by HPLC
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