Ep 117 The Collagen Con: What The Supplements Industry Won't Say Out Loud

<p><strong>Your Body Is Digesting Collagen - Not Delivering It</strong></p><p>Collagen is one of the biggest selling supplements on the market right now, and if you&#39;re a woman in perimenopause or menopause, it&#39;s being marketed at you hard. Younger skin. Stronger nails. Thicker hair. Healthier joints. But what if the most fundamental claim behind every one of those promises is based on a misunderstanding of basic biology?</p><p>In this episode, I&#39;ll cut through the noise with the evidence - including the inconvenient truth about who is funding most of the research - and makes the case for what genuinely supports your body&#39;s collagen production from the inside out.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why collagen supplements are digested like any other protein, and why your body decides where those amino acids go, not the label on the tub</li><li>The four collagen myths the wellness industry doesn&#39;t want you to question</li><li>What the independent research actually shows - and why it looks very different from the industry-funded studies</li><li>The cofactors your body cannot make collagen without, and why you&#39;re probably already getting it wrong</li></ul><ul><li>A clear, practical food-first framework for supporting your skin, joints, nails, and bones through menopause and beyond</li></ul><p>If you&#39;ve ever stood in a health food shop wondering whether the collagen is worth it, this episode is your answer. x</p><p><br></p><p>To find out more about how I support businesses and individuals check out <a href="https://www.nourishandnurtu.re" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.nourishandnurtu.re</a></p><p>90 Day Holistic Health Upgrade (Weight loss, Mental Health, Mindset &amp; Menopause coaching programme) <a href="https://www.emotionalregulationcoaching.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.emotionalregulationcoaching.com</a></p><p><br></p>