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NOW BioCell Collagen 0.57g – Capsules

Hydrolysed peptides · Capsule

Why this score?
Testing & evidence
9/20
Ingredient/formulation quality
21/25
Value
15/20
Dose transparency
11/15
Manufacturer transparency
6/10
Label/ingredient transparency
10/10
Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing transparency: 9/20
CapsuleFormat
1.14 gDaily dose
120 capsulesPack size
—Price/day
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The score, explained

Our scoring methodology
Testing & evidence45/100
9 points contributed · weighting 20
Ingredient/formulation quality84.1/100
21 points contributed · weighting 25
Value73/100
15 points contributed · weighting 20
Dose transparency73.6/100
11 points contributed · weighting 15
Manufacturer transparency55/100
6 points contributed · weighting 10
Label/ingredient transparency100/100
10 points contributed · weighting 10

The score compares product data, not medical effectiveness or individual suitability. Prime and affiliate commission contribute no points.

Testing & evidence

Testing claimed

Evidence status
Testing claimed
Manufacturer statement
NOW product page says: "Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients." It also says "Clinically Validated," but that is efficacy/marketing language, not a purity/potency certification.
Laboratory
Not recorded
Certification body
Not recorded
Batch
Not recorded
Batch-specific report
Not established in this record
Report date
Not recorded
Evidence checked
2026-09-27 14:07:28

Dose & value

Source / type
Hydrolysed peptidesChickenCapsuleType II
Daily dose
1.14 g
Serving size
2 capsules (1 g BioCell Collagen)
Pack size
120 capsules
Servings per day
2
Price per day
—
Price last checked
Not disclosed

Daily cost uses the recorded label serving; a larger dose earns no value advantage. The label serving is not a recommendation for your personal intake.

Collagen formulation details

Preparation
Hydrolysed peptides
Animal source
Chicken
Collagen types as labelled
Type II
Collagen per serving as labelled
0.57 g per serving
Serving as labelled
2 capsules (1 g BioCell Collagen)
Daily collagen in grams (calculated, single direction only)
1.14
Other active ingredients
Chondroitin sulfate 190 mg; Hyaluronic acid 95 mg
Pack size as labelled
120 capsules
Recommended serving / frequency
Take 2 capsules twice daily
Allergen statement
Not disclosed
Vegan / vegetarian label status
Not disclosed

Ingredients & suitability

Excipients
Not disclosed — check the current label
Allergens
Not disclosed
Carrier / source
Not disclosed — check the current label
Other active ingredients
Chondroitin sulfate 190 mg; Hyaluronic acid 95 mg

Manufacturer transparency

Brand
NOW
Legal company
NOW
Manufacturing model
Not recorded
Manufacturing location
United States

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What the record makes clear

  • Active amount is disclosed.
  • The current record does not support a daily cost calculation.

What to keep in mind

  • Verify the current label and the batch covered by any testing report.
  • A product score cannot determine whether you need a supplement.

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Testing & evidence
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Ingredient/formulation quality
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Value
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Dose transparency
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Manufacturer transparency
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Label/ingredient transparency
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Testing evidence
Evidence status
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Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
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Report date
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Evidence checked
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Testing & evidence
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Ingredient/formulation quality
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Value
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Dose transparency
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Manufacturer transparency
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Label/ingredient transparency
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Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing evidence
Evidence status
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Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
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Report date
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Testing & evidence
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Ingredient/formulation quality
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Value
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Dose transparency
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Manufacturer transparency
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Label/ingredient transparency
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Testing evidence
Evidence status
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Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
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Report date
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Evidence checked
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