Do Collagen Supplements Help With Menopausal Skin?

Usually beginning in women who are around 51 years old, Menopause is a process which marks the end of the menstrual cycle. During this transitional period, women experience many changes within their bodies, with one of the main changes being a sharp decline in collagen. Collagen is our main structural protein that is found everywhere in our bodies: from our hair and skin to our nails and bones - and even our teeth. In today’s post, we’re going to explain how Ingenious Beauty collagen supplements can help you to combat the effects of collagen loss – particularly through menopause and perimenopause, to help you feel and look great from the inside out.

Hailed by Trinny Woodall as "the Rolls Royce of collagen", Ingenious Beauty Collagen supplements have been making waves in the industry. And with October as World Menopause Month, now is the perfect opportunity to discuss just how helpful taking a collagen supplement can be when going through this period.

Why do we lose collagen during menopause?

Menopause marks the end of the menstrual cycle where our ovaries stop releasing eggs and stop making the hormone oestrogen. Prior to this, women experience perimenopause – a period where the body is preparing to go into menopause.

During perimenopause, women experience hot flushes, irregular menstrual cycles, and a large decline in collagen levels thanks to the halted production of oestrogen - a hormone that has several regulatory functions and is important for collagen synthesis. Due to the decline in oestrogen production ceasing during this time, our collagen levels can fall by a huge 30% causing a significant effect on our bodies. From ageing skin and weaker hair right through to brittle nails and even aching joints.

Collagen benefits for menopause

Because collagen is such an important structural protein, it holds huge benefits to helping alleviate some of the side effects. Some of the main benefits include:

• Combating ageing skin
• Strengthening hair
• Reviving nails
• Relieving joint pain

Collagen for skin

Collagen helps to replenish skin hydration whilst working to reduce wrinkles and fine lines thanks to its plumping effect. It also helps skin cells to adhere to one another, giving your skin strength and elasticity whilst increasing radiance.

Strengthening hair with collagen

Collagen helps to rejuvenate hair growth whilst preventing breakage and leaving your hair softer and with a glossier look

Reviving brittle, damaged nails

From reviving damaged nails to smoothing nail brittleness, collagen helps to strengthen your nails ready for healthier future growth.

Collagen for alleviating joint pain

Our bones are made primarily of collagen, so it makes sense that when our body's collagen production decreases, we're left with weaker bones. Collagen can help to revitalise weak joints, reduce inflammation, and improve recovery.

Ingenious Beauty collagen is made up of ethically sourced marine collagen peptide (627mg) from the skin of free-swimming Tilapia fish, along with hyaluronic acid (200mg) and astaxanthin (4mg).

Hyaluronic acid is a powerful, moisture binding substance which can bind with 1,000 times its weight in water. It replenishes skin hydration and elasticity, helping to reduce wrinkles.

Astaxanthin is 6,000 times more powerful than vitamin C, and helps to protect the skin from UV damage, whilst boosting the immune system and assisting in muscle repair. Named as nature’s most powerful antioxidant, Astaxanthin has been shown to fight free radicals and protect cells from UV damage.

At a low Dalton weight (to ensure maximum absorption and efficacy), the collagen is encased in a protected capsule that shields the collagen peptides as they travel through your stomach. Once they reach your small intestine, the capsule is dissolved and passes the collagen peptides into your bloodstream where they’re able to work 15 times harder.

What age should I start taking collagen supplements at?

Ingenious Beauty recommends beginning to take their collagen supplements from 25 years old. From this age, your natural collagen production starts to decline at 1.5% each year.

When is the best time of day to take collagen supplements?

As for the best time of the day to take your collagen supplements, Ingenious recommend taking them just before bed. Whilst you sleep, your body automatically goes in ‘repair mode’ – so taking your supplements at this time gives them the ideal window to work effectively. They’re best taken on an empty stomach, or at least one hour after eating.

How long until you can see the results of taking collagen?

Age, lifestyle, and your overall health all play a factor in how long it’ll take until you notice the results of your collagen supplements. For some people, it may be as little as a month. However, if you are more mature, recovering from surgery, or have existing health issues, it can take a little longer for you to notice visible results. Typically, you can expect to see changes within your skin first, followed by your nails, joints and lastly, your hair.

 

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