What You Need To Know About Taking Collagen During Menopause

Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life and usually begins between the age of 45 and 55. During this stage of life, many women experience a variety of changes to their body, mind, and skin, meaning many adapt their diet, beauty routines, and the products they use to ensure they’re getting the best support during this often unsettling journey.

Thousands of our customers use our liquid collagen supplements as one of their go-to products during menopause, as it helps them with the accelerated signs of ageing, joint pain, and unwanted hair and skin conditions that can surface with menopause.

What Happens To Our Natural Supply Of Collagen During Menopause?

As we age, our natural supply of collagen will begin to slow down. This differs from woman to woman, but typically, around the age of 30 years old, we will begin to notice its effects. Whilst this is a completely natural process, some external factors can speed this up. For example, if you’re regularly exposed to UV rays, you’ll be more prone to sun damage and will notice increased fine lines and wrinkles. 

During menopause, our collagen levels begin to decrease more rapidly, with women losing 30% of their dermal collagen in the first five years after menopause. This may lead to symptoms such as nails becoming more brittle than usual, thinner hair or hair loss, loss of skin plumpness and increased wrinkles, as well as weaker joints.

When Is The Best Age To Start Taking A Collagen Supplement? 

A collagen supplement can be helpful at any age. Let’s face it…we all want thicker, fuller hair and stronger nails. Since signs of ageing typically show later in life and our collagen begins to decline in our mid-twenties,  we recommend looking at collagen products as a preventative in your early to mid-twenties.

A more demanding lifestyle can mean that ageing effects could appear sooner, and therefore it's good to get a head start on increasing our body’s collagen levels. When it comes to boosting your collagen production, starting early has many benefits, particularly when you embark on the next natural step of your journey as a woman with menopause.  You will want to create the strongest skin foundation you possibly can, whilst all your skin cells are functioning at their optimal levels - and collagen supplements can help you do this. 

The Benefits of Taking Collagen During Menopause

Often women start taking collagen for their skin, and as part of their beauty regime. Whilst collagen is great for skincare (as you will see when we list the benefits of taking liquid collagen), there are actually five different types of collagen in our bodies naturally. They all play different roles and are vital to our body’s structure. Taking liquid collagen can benefit more than just your skin - particularly during menopause. 

• Healthier, Glowing Skin - One of the primary benefits you will see from adding a collagen supplement to your daily routine is healthier skin. Fine lines and wrinkles will begin to appear as we age, and with menopause and our collagen production dropping more rapidly, they may become more apparent.  Our Revive Collagen Enhanced Plus not only comes in easy-to-use sachets which are ideal if you are on the go but also includes added nutrients and vitamins. For example, we add retinol, which helps promote skin renewal and enhances collagen production, leaving skin brighter and more youthful looking.
• Joint Pain - During menopause, many women experience joint and muscle pain that they may have not done before. As our hormone levels change, this can cause inflammation, and naturally, through wear and tear, we can begin to feel the effect of ageing in this area. When your collagen levels deplete this can mean that your joints suffer. Having low collagen levels can result in loose cartilage and tendons. Adding liquid collagen to your daily beauty regime can therefore help support your joints when they need it most. 
• Thicker Hair - During menopause, we may notice that our hair begins to thin. This is directly linked to our lack of collagen, so by adding a supplement to your diet you can help to promote thicker, stronger, and fuller hair. As well as supporting your natural production of collagen, our Enhanced Plus also includes Hydrolysed Keratin which helps hydrate, strengthen, and nourish your hair. 
• Energy - It’s also common for women to feel fatigued and have low energy during menopause. Did you know that collagen can help to reduce fatigue whilst helping to improve sleep quality? 

Collagen is made up of amino acids, including glycine which has an overall calming effect on the brain. Studies have shown that a glycine intake before going to sleep improves the length and quality of sleep for many people. Glycine is a compound that is present in marine collagen which plays an important role in many natural processes in your body, including sleep.