Undenatured type II collagen (UC-II) for joint support: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in healthy volunteers
Lugo JP, Saiyed ZM, Lau FC
Published in Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Methodology
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled 120-day trial of UC-II 40 mg/day in healthy subjects with exercise-induced joint discomfort
Key Findings
UC-II extended time to onset of exercise-induced knee joint pain and improved knee extension versus placebo
Conclusions
UC-II improved joint function and delayed exercise-related joint discomfort in healthy adults
Limitations
Healthy volunteers rather than osteoarthritis patients; industry sponsored
Supplements Studied
UC-II extended time to onset of exercise-induced knee joint pain and improved knee extension
UC-II extended time to onset of exercise-induced knee joint pain and improved knee extension versus placebo
Outcomes Measured
UC-II extended time to onset of exercise-induced knee joint pain and improved knee extension
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