COLLAGEN GREENPHARM
R189.00
Collagen is one of many dietary supplements on the market claiming to promote better health and address issues commonly related to menopause like hair loss, dry skin, or arthritis. But taking a powder or pill isn’t the only option. Here’s what you should know about taking collagen during menopause and whether dietary supplements can offer the support you’re looking for.
Description
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. A fiber-like structure, it plays an integral role in building and maintaining bone and connective tissues such as skin, muscles, cartilage, and tendons.
We can get collagen directly from consuming foods like meat and fish; our bodies also make collagen from amino acids found in meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy, legumes, and soy.1 However, collagen production begins to decline with age. And as we produce less collagen, we may experience changes, such as menopause hair loss or thinning hair during menopause, as well as symptoms related to our bone, and joint health.
Some women may choose to combat the natural drop in collagen during menopause by supplementing. Collagen supplements, which are usually sold in powder or pill form, are typically made of collagen peptides or hydrolyzed collagen – two forms of collagen that are easily absorbed by the body.2 They’re typically derived from cows, chicken, or fish
