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Dietary supplement

BioCell Collagen Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by OL Olympian Labs

Capsule Category: Other Combinations
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

BioCell Collagen is a dietary supplement by OL Olympian Labs with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for skin hydration and aging, joint comfort and osteoarthritis, dry eyes.Based on those ingredients, 2 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Chondroitin Sulfate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “BioCell Collagen” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1.50 Gram(s)) without saying how much of each component you get.

BioCell Collagen has three active ingredients. Hyaluronic acid is a compound that helps retain moisture and may support skin hydration and joint comfort.

Chondroitin sulfate is a natural component of cartilage believed to help maintain joint structure. The product also contains hydrolyzed chicken collagen type II, a form of collagen that's been broken down for easier absorption.

Beyond these actives, the capsules contain gelatin, rice flour, cellulose, ascorbyl palmitate (a form of vitamin C), and silicon dioxide — all inactive ingredients that help form and preserve the capsule.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Joint health and skin support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Osteoarthritis, Aging skin, Dry eye, Wound healing, Joint stiffness, Cartilage health — and 2 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Chondroitin Sulfate is rated "Possibly Effective" for Osteoarthritis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Hyaluronic Acid is rated "Possibly Effective" for Dry eye.
  • Also on file: Chondroitin Sulfate is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Aging skin, Dry eye.

The evidence for this product's ingredients is mixed. Hyaluronic acid is possibly effective for dry eyes and venous leg ulcers (slow-healing wounds on the lower leg related to poor circulation), but evidence for aging skin is insufficient.

Chondroitin sulfate is possibly effective for cataracts and osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear joint damage), though evidence for aging skin and bone health is insufficient. For the hydrolyzed chicken collagen type II, we hold no effectiveness data.

Overall, evidence supports some uses for the individual ingredients, but not all the claims people make about collagen supplements.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Hyaluronic Acid Chondroitin Sulfate

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate are both generally well tolerated in oral form. With chondroitin, the most common side effects are mild digestive complaints — abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, and nausea.

Rare cases of liver problems have been reported. Some people have also reported skin symptoms like swelling around the eyes, swelling in the lower legs, and rash; photosensitivity (unusual sun sensitivity) and asthma flare-ups have been documented in rare cases.

For hyaluronic acid, long-term safety has not been fully studied. We hold no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for hyaluronic acid.

Chondroitin safety data is insufficient during pregnancy and breastfeeding — talk with your doctor about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or nursing.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Hyaluronic Acid Chondroitin Sulfate

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Chondroitin Sulfate.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 2 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

The main medication type to check before taking this is warfarin or other blood thinners (anticoagulants) — chondroitin sulfate may increase their blood-thinning effect. Run your exact medications through the checker on this page, or ask your pharmacist to review them with you.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

BioCell Collagen may be worth considering if you're looking to support joint or skin health, especially if you have osteoarthritis or dry eyes — two conditions where the ingredients have some evidence. If you take warfarin or any blood thinner, check with us first.

Pregnant or nursing? Talk to your doctor before starting.

Your pharmacist can help you decide if this fits your health picture.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2025.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about BioCell Collagen, straight from the product label.

Brand OL Olympian Labs
Barcode (UPC) 710013003270
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jan 23, 2025
DSLD ID 326649
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
33
UPC/BARCODE
710013003270
IngredientAmount% DV
Hyaluronic Acid150 mg--
Chondroitin Sulfate300 mg--
BioCell Collagen1.5 Gram(s)--
Chicken Collagen Type II, Hydrolyzed900 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Cellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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Formulation

Olympian Labs, Inc. products are made with the highest quality ingredients and manufactured according to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).

Clinically tested Advanced formula

Gluten free Allergen free Non GMO We do not use ingredients that were produced using modern biotechnology

Reduces the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles Aids in skin hydration Supports joint comfort & mobility

No: milk, eggs, fish, crustaceans shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, or soybeans.

Made in USA

Precautions

Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking medication, consult your healthcare professional before using this or any other nutritional supplement.

Discontinue use if allergic reaction occurs.

Prop 65 Warning for California residents Warning This product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take three (3) capsules daily, preferably on an empty stomach, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Brand IP Statement(s)

BioCell Collagen is a registered trademark of BioCell Technology LLC, Newport Beach, California USA (US Patents 6,025,327; 6,323,319; 6,780,841; 7,091,180; 7,799,348 other US and foreign patents pending)

Formula

BioCell Collagen

General Statements

To view clinical studies visit BioCellCollagen.com

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BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size3 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container33 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

BioCell Collagen

1.5 Gram(s) per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Rice Flour, Cellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs Drug Interactions

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2Drugs
2 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in BioCell Collagen with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Chondroitin Sulfate1 drug type · 2 drugs

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Taking chondroitin in combination with glucosamine might increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin. However, the effect of chondroitin alone is unclear.
There have been multiple reports of increased international normalized ratio (INR) in patients taking warfarin with glucosamine, with or without chondroitin. The lack of reports with chondroitin alone seem to suggest that the interactions occurring in these reports may have been due to glucosamine. In two individual case reports, glucosamine/chondroitin combinations were associated with a significant increase in INR in patients previously stabilized on warfarin. Additionally, 20 voluntary case reports to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) have linked glucosamine plus chondroitin with increased INR, bruising, and bleeding in patients who were also taking warfarin. There have also been 20 additional case reports to the World Health Organization (WHO) that link glucosamine alone, without chondroitin, to increased INR in patients taking warfarin.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for BioCell Collagen, from the product label.

OL Olympian Labs

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Name
Olympian Labs, Inc.
City
Phoenix
State
AZ
ZipCode
85027
Phone Number
1.800.473.5883
Web Address
www.olympianlabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs: Common Questions

Does BioCell Collagen by OL Olympian Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, BioCell Collagen has a known interaction with 2 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
BioCell Collagen contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is hydrolyzed collagen, and why is it in this product?
Hydrolyzed collagen is collagen — a structural protein found in skin, joints, and bones — that's been broken down into smaller pieces so your body can absorb it more easily. It's included in collagen supplements because people believe it supports joint comfort and skin health, though we hold no effectiveness data for the hydrolyzed chicken collagen type II in this specific product.
Can I take this if I'm on warfarin?
Not without checking first. Chondroitin sulfate in this product may increase warfarin's blood-thinning effect, which is a moderate-severity concern. Talk to your pharmacist before you start — they may need to monitor your INR (blood-thinning level) more closely or adjust your warfarin dose.
Will this help my wrinkles or aging skin?
The evidence isn't strong enough to say. Both hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate have insufficient reliable evidence for aging skin, so we can't recommend this product specifically for that use based on the data we hold.
What are the most common side effects?
Digestive complaints are most likely — abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, and nausea, all reported with chondroitin. These are usually mild. Skin swelling and rash have also been reported in some people.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
We don't hold enough safety data for hyaluronic acid during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and chondroitin sulfate isn't recommended during either. Talk with your doctor before taking this product if you're pregnant or nursing — they know your full health picture and can advise you on whether it's appropriate.
Does this product have any fillers?
Yes — it contains gelatin, rice flour, cellulose, ascorbyl palmitate, and silicon dioxide as inactive ingredients. These help form and preserve the capsule but aren't the active ingredients doing the work.

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The 26 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Hyaluronic Acid 4 references
  1. Park Y, Song JS, Choi CY, Yoon KC, Lee HK, Kim HS. A randomized multicenter study comparing 0.1%, 0.15%, and 0.3% sodium hyaluronate with 0.05% cyclosporine in the treatment of dry eye. J Ocul Pharmacol Ther. 2017;33(2):66-72. PubMed
  2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Do Not Use Needle-Free Devices for Injection of Dermal Fillers - FDA Safety Communication. October 8, 2021. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/do-not-use-needle-free-devices-injection
  3. Disphanurat W, Srisantithum B. Efficacy and safety of 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol combined with hyaluronic acid vs 0.15% isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol or hyaluronic acid alone in melasma treatment: A randomized evaluator-blind trial. J C PubMed
  4. Humbert P, Mikosinki J, Benchikhi H, Allaert FA. Efficacy and safety of a gauze pad containing hyaluronic acid in treatment of leg ulcers of venous or mixed origin: a double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. Int Wound J 2013;10(2):159-66. PubMed

See these in context on the Hyaluronic Acid monograph →

Chondroitin Sulfate 22 references
  1. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Arsenic, Boron, Chromium, Copper, Iodine, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Silicon, Vanadium, and Zinc. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2002.
  2. Tallia AF, Cardone DA. Asthma exacerbation associated with glucosamine-chondroitin supplement. J Am Board Fam Pract 2002;15:481-4..
  3. Danao-Camara T. Potential side effects of treatment with glucosamine and chondroitin. Arthritis Rheum 2000;43:2853. PubMed
  4. Rozenfeld V, Crain JL, Callahan AK. Possible augmentation of warfarin effect by glucosamine-chondroitin. Am J Health Syst Pharm 2004;61:306-307. PubMed
  5. Clegg DO, Reda DJ, Harris CL, et al. Glucosamine, chondroitin sulfate, and the two in combination for painful knee osteoarthritis. N Engl J Med 2006;354:795-808. DOI
  6. Knudsen J, Sokol GH. Potential glucosamine-warfarin interaction resulting in increased international normalized ratio: Case report and review of the literature and MedWatch database. Pharmacotherapy 2008;28:540-8. PubMed
  7. Yue QY, Strandell J, Myrberg O. Concomitant use of glucosamine potentiates the effect of warfarin. Jan 2006. Drug Safety 29(10):911-1010. DOI
  8. Nordling, J. and van, Ophoven A. Intravesical glycosaminoglycan replenishment with chondroitin sulphate in chronic forms of cystitis. A multi-national, multi-centre, prospective observational clinical trial. Arzneimittelforschung. 2008;58(7):328-335. PubMed
  9. Nickel, J. C., Egerdie, B., Downey, J., Singh, R., Skehan, A., Carr, L., and Irvine-Bird, K. A real-life multicentre clinical practice study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravesical chondroitin sulphate for the treatment of interstitial cystit
  10. Oliviero, U., Sorrentino, G. P., De Paola, P., Tranfaglia, E., D'Alessandro, A., Carifi, S., Porfido, F. A., Cerio, R., Grasso, A. M., Policicchio, D., and . Effects of the treatment with matrix on elderly people with chronic articular degeneration. Drug
  11. Crowley, D. C., Lau, F. C., Sharma, P., Evans, M., Guthrie, N., Bagchi, M., Bagchi, D., Dey, D. K., and Raychaudhuri, S. P. Safety and efficacy of undenatured type II collagen in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee: a clinical trial. Int.J.Med.Sc PubMed
  12. Nickel, J. C., Egerdie, R. B., Steinhoff, G., Palmer, B., and Hanno, P. A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, parallel group pilot evaluation of the efficacy and safety of intravesical sodium chondroitin sulfate versus vehicle control in patients with
  13. Sawitzke, A. D., Shi, H., Finco, M. F., Dunlop, D. D., Harris, C. L., Singer, N. G., Bradley, J. D., Silver, D., Jackson, C. G., Lane, N. E., Oddis, C. V., Wolfe, F., Lisse, J., Furst, D. E., Bingham, C. O., Reda, D. J., Moskowitz, R. W., Williams, H. J.
  14. Wildi, L. M., Raynauld, J. P., Martel-Pelletier, J., Beaulieu, A., Bessette, L., Morin, F., Abram, F., Dorais, M., and Pelletier, J. P. Chondroitin sulphate reduces both cartilage volume loss and bone marrow lesions in knee osteoarthritis patients starti
  15. Pavelka and et al. Double-blind, dose effect study of oral cs 4 & 6 1200mg, 800mg, 200mg against placebo in the treatment of femorotibial osteoarthritis. Wular Rheumatol Liter 1998;27(suppl 2):63.
  16. Cerda C, Bruguera M, Parés A. Hepatotoxicity associated with glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in patients with chronic liver disease. World J Gastroenterol 2013;19(32):5381-4. PubMed
  17. von Felden J, Montani M, Kessebohm K, Stickel F. Drug-induced acute liver injury mimicking autoimmune hepatitis after intake of dietary supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther 2013;51(3):219-23. PubMed
  18. Provenza JR, Shinjo SK, Silva JM, Peron CR, Rocha FA. Combined glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, once or three times daily, provides clinically relevant analgesia in knee osteoarthritis. Clin Rheumatol 2015;34:1455-62. PubMed
  19. Ossendza RA, Grandval P, Chinoune F, Rocher F, Chapel F, Bernardini D. [Acute cholestatic hepatitis due to glucosamine forte]. Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2007 Apr;31(4):449-50.
  20. Greenlee H, Crew KD, Shao T, Kranwinkel G, Kalinsky K, Maurer M, Brafman L, Insel B, Tsai WY, Hershman DL. Phase II study of glucosamine with chondroitin on aromatase inhibitor-associated joint symptoms in women with breast cancer. Support Care Cancer 201 PubMed
  21. Chu EC, Huang KHK, Cheung G, Ng G, Lin A. Delayed Skin Allergy to Glucosamine Chondroitin Supplement. Cureus 2023;15(3):e36310. PubMed
  22. Lila AM, Alekseeva LI, Baranov AA, et al. Chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine combination in patients with knee and hip osteoarthritis: A long-term observational study in Russia. World J Orthop 2023;14(6):443-457. PubMed

See these in context on the Chondroitin Sulfate monograph →

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