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Dietary supplement

Juvecol Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Quality of Life

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

Juvecol is a dietary supplement by Quality of Life with 4 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for osteoarthritis joint pain, joint stiffness, cartilage support.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 Juvecol by Quality of Life

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 4 of its 4 active ingredients.
  • “BioCell Collagen” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

Juvecol contains 4 active ingredients. Chondroitin sulfate and hydrolyzed collagen type II are proteins derived from animal sources that support joint and skin structure.

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in connective tissue. BioCell Collagen is a proprietary blend (the exact component makeup isn't detailed here).

The capsules also contain inactive ingredients — hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, and leucine — which serve as binders and fillers.

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: skin elasticity, moisturization, wrinkles and aging.
  • We looked for evidence on: Aging skin, Wrinkled skin, Dry skin, Cellulite, Atopic dermatitis (eczema), Acne — and 4 related terms.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Collagen Peptides is rated "Possibly Effective" for Aging skin (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Collagen Peptides is rated "Possibly Effective" for Dry skin.
  • Also on file: Chondroitin Sulfate is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Aging skin.

The evidence is mixed. Chondroitin sulfate is possibly effective for cataracts and osteoarthritis, though benefit is uncertain and quality varies.

Hyaluronic acid is possibly effective for dry eyes and venous leg ulcers. Hydrolyzed collagen type II is possibly effective for aging skin and dry skin.

For other uses — including skin aging and bone health — the evidence we hold is insufficient to establish whether these ingredients work.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Chondroitin Sulfate Hyaluronic Acid Collagen Peptides

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 3 of the 3 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 3 of 3.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 3 of 3.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, and hydrolyzed collagen are generally well tolerated in short-term use. The most common side effects from chondroitin are digestive (abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea), and rare cases of liver injury have been reported.

Skin symptoms like swelling, rashes, and hair loss are also rare. Hydrolyzed collagen may cause mild nausea, indigestion, or gas, but these are uncommon.

Chondroitin sulfate safety data during pregnancy and breastfeeding is insufficient — the facts advise against use in both. Hyaluronic acid and hydrolyzed collagen type II have little safety data in pregnancy and breastfeeding; your doctor or pharmacist should weigh the decision with you.

Long-term safety of these supplements overall has not been fully studied.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Chondroitin Sulfate Hyaluronic Acid Collagen Peptides

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 3 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.

Blood thinners — specifically warfarin (Coumadin) — are the main medication type to double-check. Chondroitin can boost warfarin's blood-thinning effect, raising your clot-prevention risk.

If you take any anticoagulant or antiplatelet drug, confirm it's okay with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Juvecol.

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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.

Juvecol may help with osteoarthritis, joint structure, and skin hydration based on its chondroitin, collagen, and hyaluronic acid content — though evidence is modest and quality is variable. If you take any blood thinner, especially warfarin, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Check with your doctor or pharmacist first, since safety data is limited.

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

Assessment coverage: 3 of 4 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 11, 2022.

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 Juvecol, straight from the product label.

Brand Quality of Life
Barcode (UPC) 812259003592
Net contents 60 Vegicap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 11, 2022
DSLD ID 261648
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Juvecol by Quality of Life, 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:
2 Vegicap(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Vegicap(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
812259003592
IngredientAmount% DV
Chondroitin Sulfate200 mg--
Hyaluronic Acid100 mg--
Hydrolyzed Collagen Type II600 mg--
BioCell Collagen1000 mg--
Juvecol25 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Leucine

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Label statements
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Formula

Collagen is well-known for its anti-aging properties. But to stay youthful, skin and joints need 3 things: 1. Collagen to provide structure. 2. Proteoglycans to absorb shock, and 3. Hyaluronic acid to pad and cushion. This unique synergistic formula provides all three by combining proprietary proteoglycans from salmon cartilage (as Juvecol) with collagen and hyaluronic acid (from BioCell Collagen). Human clinical studies have shown that Juvecol and BioCell Collagen, respectively, can produce improvements in skin elasticity and skin moisturization while reducing wrinkles and blotchiness.

proteoglycans + collagen

Made with BioCell Collagen

GMP

Contains fish (salmon).

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.

Formulation

Skin Beauty

Improves skin elasticity and moisturization Reduces wrinkles and blotchiness Features unique marine proteoglycans

Gluten Free

This product is gluten-free.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 2 vegicaps daily with a meal.

Precautions

Warning: Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant or lactating, have or had a medical condition, or are taking prescription drugs.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

Brand IP Statement(s)

BioCell Collagen, variously in name and/or design, are trademarks of BioCell Technology, LLC, registered in the U.S. & other jurisdictions. (Patents: BioCellCollagen.com/patents.) Juvecol is a trademark of Ichimaru Pharcos.

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Juvecol by Quality of Life label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Juvecol by Quality of Life

These are the 4 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Vegicap(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 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

1000 mg per serving Form: hydrolyzed Chicken Sternal Cartilage extract

Juvecol

25 mg per serving Form: Salmon

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Juvecol by Quality of Life 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 Juvecol 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 Juvecol, from the product label.

Quality of Life

Name
QOL Labs, LLC
City
Purchase
State
NY
ZipCode
10577
Phone Number
(914) 251-0981
Web Address
www.QOL.us
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Juvecol by Quality of Life: Common Questions

Does Juvecol by Quality of Life interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Juvecol 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?
Juvecol contains 4 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.
Will Juvecol help my osteoarthritis?
Chondroitin sulfate in Juvecol is possibly effective for osteoarthritis, but benefit is uncertain and the quality of chondroitin products varies. Talk with your doctor about whether it might help you.
Is it safe to take Juvecol if I'm pregnant?
Chondroitin sulfate should be avoided in pregnancy because there isn't enough safety information. Hyaluronic acid and collagen peptides also lack adequate pregnancy data. You'll need to discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.
What side effects might I get from Juvecol?
Most common are digestive symptoms from chondroitin — stomach pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or heartburn. Rashes, swelling, or hair loss have been reported rarely. Collagen may cause mild nausea or gas. Serious side effects are rare.
Can Juvecol help my skin?
Hyaluronic acid is possibly effective for dry skin, and hydrolyzed collagen is possibly effective for aging skin. For general skin aging, the evidence we hold is insufficient to establish whether Juvecol works.
I take warfarin. Can I take Juvecol?
Chondroitin in Juvecol can increase warfarin's blood-thinning effect, raising your risk of bleeding. Do not take Juvecol without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first — they need to monitor you if you do use it together.
Is Juvecol safe to take while breastfeeding?
There is little safety data for chondroitin, hyaluronic acid, and collagen during breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it.

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The 28 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.

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 →

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 →

Collagen Peptides 2 references
  1. Trc T, Bohmová J. Efficacy and tolerance of enzymatic hydrolysed collagen (EHC) vs. glucosamine sulphate (GS) in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Int Orthop. 2011;35(3):341-8. PubMed
  2. Evans M, Lewis ED, Zakaria N, Pelipyagina T, Guthrie N. A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study to evaluate the efficacy of a freshwater marine collagen on skin wrinkles and elasticity. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021;20(3):825-834. PubMed

See these in context on the Collagen Peptides monograph →

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