Note

This product contains 2 disputed ingredients: BioCell Collagen® (hydrolyzed chicken sternal cartilage extract), Chondroitin Sulfate. Evidence is mixed or doses are undisclosed — see Ingredients below for details.

Enhanced Collagen Complex

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$1.33per serving · $39.99 for 30

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Used for: post-workout recovery

Pello Score™

Below average

Notable weaknesses in one or more pillars

Gluten-freeDairy-freeNothing flagged in ingredients

Summary

Vital Proteins Enhanced Collagen Complex is a recovery product.

Strengths

No standout strengths.

Weaknesses

Limited research support for key ingredients.
No third-party banned-substance certification listed.

Why it scores 43

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Scienceweakest5/25

Transparency16/25

Value10/20

Athlete experience10/20

Quality2/10

Independent analysis No brand partnerships

The details

Cross-referenced with PubMed & Examine.com

✓No flagged ingredients detected

BioCell Collagen® (hydrolyzed chicken sternal cartilage extract)1000mg

Disputed

Hydrolyzed chicken sternal cartilage (BioCell Collagen) provides collagen, chondroitin and hyaluronic acid; a few small trials report less joint discomfort, but evidence is limited.

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Hydrolyzed Collagen Type II600mg

~ Likely

Collagen peptides studied for joint comfort; several trials report less activity-related joint pain at around 5g a day, though effects are modest.

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Chondroitin Sulfate200mg

Disputed

Studied for joint health, usually with glucosamine; overall evidence is mixed.

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Hyaluronic Acid100mg

~ Likely

Hyaluronic acid is part of joint fluid; small studies suggest oral supplements may ease joint discomfort.