Type-II Collagen

Type II collagen (CII) is a protein and component of joint cartilage. Oral ingestion of CII in its undenatured form may reduce autoimmunity to the body's own CII, resulting in less joint inflammation in instances of osteoarthritis and rheumatism.

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What it is

Type II collagen (CII) is a protein and component of joint cartilage. Oral ingestion of CII in its undenatured form may reduce autoimmunity to the body's own CII, resulting in less joint inflammation in instances of osteoarthritis and rheumatism.

Key findings

  • Grade C: Osteoarthritis Symptoms (Osteoarthritis (OA))
  • Grade D: C-Reactive Protein (CRP) (Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA))
  • Grade D: Immunoglobulin A (Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA))

Safety

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ℹ️ Quick Facts: Type-II Collagen

Quick Facts: Type-II Collagen

  • Best Evidence:Grade C
  • Conditions Studied:3
  • Research Outcomes:9
  • Key Effect:Osteoarthritis (OA)
Outcomes by grade:
A0
B0
C1
D2
3 conditions · 9 outcomes

Detailed Outcomes

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C
Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Small Improvement
2 studies
smallImproves
?
Pain
Improves
D
C-Reactive Protein (CRP)
No effect
1 study
none
D
Immunoglobulin A
No effect
1 study
none
?
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Improves
?
Pain
Improves
?
Immunoglobulin G
1 study
Improves
?
Pain
Improves
?
Pain
Improves

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