BioCell Collagen (Type II + HA)

BioCell Collagen is a patented hydrolyzed chicken sternal cartilage extract with a defined matrix composition per typical 1000mg serving: Hydrolyzed Collagen Type II (~600mg), Chondroitin Sulfate (~100mg), and Hyaluronic Acid (~50mg). Protein content is approximately 60% by weight, primarily as low-molecular-weight collagen peptides (average molecular weight 1,000–3,000 Da) resulting from enzymatic hydrolysis, which significantly enhances intestinal absorption compared to native collagen. Contains hydroxyproline-rich peptides (hydroxyproline constitutes ~13–14% of amino acid content), glycine (~33% of amino acid content), and proline (~10% of amino acid content) as dominant amino acids. Chondroitin sulfate is present in a depolymerized, low-molecular-weight form (~5,000–20,000 Da), improving bioavailability relative to conventional chondroitin sulfate (~50,000–100,000 Da). Hyaluronic acid is similarly hydrolyzed to lower molecular weight fragments (~5,000–20,000 Da), facilitating absorption through intestinal epithelium. Moisture content is typically ≤8%. Fat content is negligible (<1%). Carbohydrate content is approximately 20–25%, largely attributable to glycosaminoglycan chains. No significant dietary fiber, vitamins, or minerals are naturally present in meaningful quantities. Bioavailability studies indicate detectable serum collagen peptides and hyaluronic acid within 2 hours of oral ingestion, with peak plasma concentrations at approximately 4–6 hours post-consumption.