Beauty Forum Feb23 - Flipbook - Page 35
Lowered oestrogen can gradually slow collagen
protein production and cause stiffer connective
tissue. Collagen is crucial for a healthy pelvic floor
and enhances crosstalk between uterine and pelvic
tissues. Vaginal tissue is susceptible to hormonal
changes. Women are cyclical beings, thus, our
tissues respond differently to hormonal changes.
Collagen supplements for menopause symptoms
can increase collagen protein and support uterine
health.
“It’s critical to have
sufficient collagen
levels to nourish
connective tissue,
vascular health and
elastin content in
this life phase.”
Ensure you’re getting enough vitamin C,
vitamin D, who
zinc, vitamin
and protein
Women
are inE this
stageto of life
support collagen scaffolding and overall
must
support
collagen
production.
antioxidant
intake essential
for menopause.
Incorporate 3 phytoestrogen-rich food servings
per day (e.g. freshly ground flaxseeds, tempeh,
alfalfa sprouts, mung beans, edamame, organic
tofu, soy sprouts, tahini, sesame seeds, red
kidney beans, chickpeas, hummus, seaweed
and buckwheat).
Adrenal health, cortisol and
collagen during menopause
Avoid antacids as they can significantly impact
your collagen-dependent vitamins and minerals
like calcium, zinc, magnesium etc.
Have a source of good-quality protein and
omega-3 essential fatty acids with each meal.
During the menopausal transition, oestrogen is
shifting predominantly from the ovaries to the
adrenal glands (regulatory gland for cortisol). Too
much stress will prioritize cortisol over oestrogen
and skin regulation.
One 2021 study (Minjung Chae, 2021) investigated
the effects of elevated cortisol on collagen type 1
production, gene expression and protein levels. It
concluded that cortisol signalling decreases mRNA
collagen type 1 sequencing and that collagen
peptides recover cortisol-dependent inhibition of
collagen production.
Women who are in this stage of life must support
collagen production. Here are our top tips to
naturally regulate oestrogen and collagen levels:
Get your daily dose of hydrolysed bioactive
collagen peptides They can be added to pretty
much anything (e.g. coffee, teas, soups,
cooking, drinks, smoothies etc.).
Drink regular organic bone broths and add
bone broth to cooking (always have a backup in
the freezer). No school like old school!
Article courtesy happyhealthyyou.com.au
