Collagen and Menopause The missing link?
Is Collagen good for menopause?
Hi everyone.
Today I want to talk about a question so many menopausal women are asking me: Is collagen good for you, or is it just another expensive health fad?
Like you, I had the same question—especially when my own body started changing. Since menopause, I’ve been hit with hip aches after hiking and shooting nerve pain that was actually stealing my sleep.
Now, I’ve been testing a specific high-grade collagen for the last two months to see if it could actually help fix my hip issues. In a few minutes, I’m going to share with you my results and tell you exactly what happened to that nerve pain—but first, I need to show you the science I found, because it changed everything for me.
I wasn't just looking for a fix for my hip. I wanted to know why my skin was suddenly so dry and why my hairdresser was seeing so much hair thinning in women our age. What I discovered is that we aren't just 'getting old'—we are experiencing a specific
collagen crash caused by our hormones."
Here’s the reality: Oestrogen (or Estrogen as it’s spelt in the US) is the 'engine' that drives our body's collagen production. In the first five years of menopause, as estrogen drops, we can lose up to 30% of our collagen.
Think of collagen as the 'glue' 🏛️or the 'scaffold' of your body. It’s what keeps your skin firm, your joints cushioned , and your bones🦴strong. When that scaffold starts to thin, we feel it in our hips, we notice it on our skin, we see it in our hair and not only that but our bones can lose density and strength.
So, in effect, as we go through the menopause—we are losing our 'body's glue.' Let me show you what the science says we actually need to look for in a supplement to fix this...
The Menopause Support Pillar Explained:
The Scaffold: you need a multi-source collagen blend (Bovine, Marine, and chicken). This covers your bones, your skin, and that crucial joint cartilage.
The Moisture: A high dose of Hyaluronic Acid is really helpful. Think of this as the 'WD-40' for your joints!
The Builders: It includes Liposomal Vitamin C and this type of vitamin C offers superior absorption. Key benefits include enhanced immune support, increased collagen production for skin health. This is the 'on-switch' that tells your body to actually start repairing that collagen scaffold."
And it’s important to know that the collagen I’m taking goes through a process called "hydrolysis".
Think of it like this: usually, our bodies can't absorb large particles of collagen into our bloodstream. BUT, if the collagen is broken down into really small particles, then our body can absorb it efficiently and actually put it to use.
Beware of collagen products that don’t use this process.
Now let’s go briefly through the science! (skip the science)
What the Science Says :
Stronger Bones: A landmark study followed postmenopausal women for four years and found that daily collagen peptides increased bone mineral density in the lumbar spine and upper femur (the hip).
Better Skin: Clinical trials involving over 800 participants confirmed that oral collagen peptides significantly improve skin elasticity, hydration, and density.
Joint Repair: Collagen provides the specific amino acids (Proline & Glycine) needed to "patch" micro-tears in tendons and rebuild joint cartilage.
And the great thing is that collagen supplementation can help with tendonitis (tendinopathy) by aiding tendon repair, reducing pain, and improving function, particularly when combined with targeted rehabilitation exercises. And this was my main reason for trying it.
Ok, so let’s move onto the product I’m testing.
I’ve been testing out a UK brand called Elavate.
I’m now two months in and the difference in my sleep and hip comfort is real. I can walk up and downstairs without pain and a creaking noise and my hip pain is 50% better but the main positive is the nerve pain I was experiencing has practically gone (I would say it’s 95% better).
The science says 3 months plus is the magic number for structural repair, so I’ll keep you posted and put out another blog and video in a month.
Now, this isn't a 'one-and-done' fix. Collagen is a slow burn. You might see a 'glow' in a month, but for your joints and bones, you’re looking at a three-month minimum. Many of the research suggests even longer. I will be trying it for at least 6 months. I’m on my journey with it, and I’d love for you to join me.
I've been in touch with Alex, the founder and I've asked some questions about the product as well asking for links to research which he has given to me. I'll put the links to the research down below.
When to Take Collagen
Most customers love mixing it with warm milk for a rich, indulgent hot chocolate (our favourite too!). You can also mix it with water, add it to your morning coffee, stir it into yogurt, or blend it into a smoothie.
When to enjoy it: I normally take it in my cafetiere coffee or with hot chocolate. Recommended intake is 1 tablespoon per day.
There are 3 products, unflavoured, chocolate or vanilla. The flavoured products have some stevia for sweetness. I don't like any sweeteners so I choose unflavoured.
I recommend making it part of your morning routine, but you can have it any time that works for you — with or without food.
Here's my affiliate link - if you take this you'll get £10 off your first order. https://www.elavate.com/JACKIE38300
Here's their Trustpilot reviews! https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.elavate.com
PS: My first order came with all the free gifts shown below. Even though the powder doesn't go lumpy, the frother is great to make frothy coffee/chocolate/milk!
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