Motherhood Glow Collagen

What is collagen and why do I need it?

Collagen is a type of protein found in the body. During perimenopause and menopause your oestrogen levels decline which can cause your natural collagen levels to decline.  Our body makes Collagen by breaking down amino acids from protein in our food. Collagen is like the ‘super glue’ in our body - providing structure to our skin.  Collagen makes up to 90% of our connective tissue and bone and 70% of our skin. Collagen is formed by combining two amino acids -glycine and proline.  This process needs Vitamin C to work and is also helped by Iron, Zinc and Copper in your diet.  

Most Collagen in our body is Type I which is found in skin, tendons, parts of bone and internal organs.  It's also found in hair, cartilage, bone marrow and lymph tissue.  Type I collagen helps our skin look firm and healthy and supports gut and joint health.  Type III Collagen works alongside Type I Collagen in skin, ligaments, blood vessels and joints. Type III Collagen helps to promote skin health and elasticity and decreases as we age.  Our Motherhood Glow Collagen contains bioactive hydrolysed collagen Type I and Type III collagen peptides plus wholefood sources of Iron, Vitamin C, Zinc and Copper to support collagen formation during perimenopause and menopause.  

How can collagen help during perimenopause and menopause?

Helps meet your increased protein needs

Protein needs increase during perimenopause and menopause and collagen is a good way of nutritionally getting the extra protein you need.  Eating more protein during perimenopause also helps to manage your weight.  Research suggests that the body's appetite for protein increases during perimenopause (due to hormonally-induced tissue protein breakdown) but if protein requirements aren't met, we eat other forms of energy which can lead to weight gain. This is called the “Protein Leverage Effect” and means that without increasing the proportion of protein in the diet, the body’s drive to reach its target protein intake will make us continue to eat unnecessary calories until we do so.

Levels of energy expenditure tend to fall during menopause, so researchers hypothesise that women need to eat both less energy (in the form of carbohydrates and fats) and more protein to compensate for the biological changes at menopause.

Our Motherhood Glow Collagen provides 13.5g of protein per serve to support your increased protein needs with 17 essential and non-essential amino acids including glycine.  

Supports healthy skin, hair, skin and joints

Collagen makes up to 70% of your dermis (thickest layer of your skin) and contributes to the strength and elasticity of your skin.  Research tells us that collagen can improve skin hydration, elasticity and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  

Collagen is the glue that makes up 90% of our connective tissue and Type 1 collagen can help reduce joint pain and inflammation.  It also improves the integrity of joints, tendons, cartilage and connective tissue by increasing mobility.   

Hair loss during perimenopause and menopuase is common for many women.  The good news is collagen is full of amino acids which your body uses to build keratin in your hair - providing the building blocks for growing healthy new hair.  

Our Motherhood Glow collagen contains Traditional Chinese medicine superfood shiitake mushroom - known as the “elixir of life” - it nourishes Qi and Blood to support energy and immunity.  Shiitake mushroom also inhibits elastase, the enzyme that breaks down elastin, supporting healthy skin.  They are also rich in kojic acid – a compound that naturally brightens the skin and prevents melanin pigment forming.

Motherhood Glow contains key nutrients Vitamin C, Biotin and Selenium to support healthy hair, skin and nails and collagen formation providing 140% of your daily Biotin, 23% of daily Selenium and 55% of daily Vitamin C needs from natural wholefoods easily absorbed by your body.

Promotes healthy sleep and mood

Collagen is high in the amino acid glycine.  Glycine is also a neurotransmitter, which both stimulates and inhibits cells in the brain and central nervous system, affecting cognition, mood, appetite and digestion, immune function, pain perception, and sleep. Glycine is also needed to make serotonin our ‘happy hormone’ which regulates sleep and mood. It also influences key receptors in the brain that affect learning and memory.  Research has found that 3g of glycine can reduce the amount of time it takes to get to sleep and improve overall sleep quality.  Our Motherhood Glow collagen has 3.5g of glycine per serve to help support you during perimenopause and menopause.  

Supports gut health 

Collagen has digestive benefits. It can help seal and heal the gut lining which boosts immunity and assists issues associated with a permeable or “leaky” gut.  Collagen also helps to promote healthy levels of stomach acid which helps prevent excess gastric juices which can lead to heartburn and reflux.  Our Motherhood Glow collagen also has Organic Baobab Fruit a natural source of prebiotic soluble and insoluble fibre to feed probiotics to help maintain a healthy gut microbiome.

*Recommended percentage daily intakes (RDIs) are based on an average adult diet of 8700kj. Your daily intake may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs.

Add 1-2 scoops of natural vanilla flavoured Motherhood Glow to 300ml of your favourite milk, water or smoothie. Enjoy 1-2 times daily.

Our Motherhood Glow Collagen can be taken along side our Daily Vitality blend for the support you need to manage day to day life with perimenopuase and menopause.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry and dark place.

*This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  If you have any concerns, or are being treated for a medical condition, please consult your health care professional before consuming this product.