The Journey Begins Within. Perimenopause and Menopause Support. Nutritional support for changing skin, bone, joint, digestive and muscle needs through midlife and beyond.

Perimenopause and menopause are natural hormonal transitions. As oestrogen levels change, some women notice differences in skin, hair, joints, digestion, cognition and body composition. Experiences vary widely and persistent or disruptive symptoms deserve appropriate clinical assessment.

Skin collagen content is closely associated with menopausal age. Research reviews report a marked decline around menopause, with an average reduction of approximately 2.1% per postmenopausal year reported in earlier observational research.1 Often-repeated estimates of a loss of up to 30% in the first five years should be understood as general research context, not a prediction for every woman.

Collagen and changing oestrogen levels

Oestrogen influences fibroblast activity and the skin's extracellular matrix, including collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid. When oestrogen levels fall, the structure, hydration and elasticity of skin can change.1

Collagen is also part of cartilage, tendons, ligaments and the organic matrix of bone. Hydrolysed collagen peptides provide protein-derived amino acids, including glycine, proline and hydroxyproline, that participate in normal protein metabolism.

Nutritional support, not hormone treatment

Collagen supplements do not replace menopausal hormone therapy, prescribed treatment, complete dietary protein or clinical care. They should be positioned as one possible component of a balanced nutrition and active-ageing strategy.

What targeted ingredients can provide

  • Collagen-derived amino acids: a supplementary protein source with a characteristic amino-acid profile.
  • Bone-health research: one 12-month trial of a specific collagen peptide preparation reported changes in bone mineral density in postmenopausal women; results cannot automatically be generalised to every collagen product.2
  • Joint-comfort research: some studies of specific collagen preparations have reported changes in activity-related joint discomfort; outcomes vary by ingredient, dose and population.3
  • Prebiotic fibre: resistant maltodextrin has been studied for effects on stool measures and selected gut bacteria in healthy adults. This evidence is ingredient- and dose-specific and does not establish treatment of menopausal bloating or inflammation.4
  • Creatine: creatine supports rapid cellular energy availability. Research into women's health, cognition and postmenopausal muscle outcomes is developing, but evidence in perimenopausal women remains limited.5

To ensure you select the formula best aligned with your wellness goals, please review each product label and follow our Recommended Product Path. Formulations, serving sizes, and co-factors vary across the range—always read the label carefully to ensure you are purchasing the correct product for your target goals.

Supporting your journey

01

Structural nutrition

Hydrolysed collagen supplies collagen-characteristic amino acids as part of normal dietary protein intake. It does not prevent or reverse oestrogen-related collagen change.

02

Bone health

Bone health through menopause depends on weight-bearing activity, sufficient calcium and vitamin D, overall protein intake and individual medical risk. Collagen can complement, but not replace, those foundations.

03

Joint comfort

Movement, strength, load management and appropriate care remain central to joint health. Collagen research concerns particular preparations and should not be presented as relief for aching or damaged joints.

04

Muscle and cognition

Creatine has established roles in cellular energy metabolism, while menopause-specific research continues. It should not be described as clearing brain fog or preventing muscle loss without product-specific evidence.

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Digestive wellbeing

Fibre, fluids, varied foods and regular movement support digestive health. A prebiotic-fibre ingredient may complement these habits but is not a treatment for hormonal or gastrointestinal symptoms.

Scientific references
  1. Viscomi B, Chello C, Colonna MA, et al. Managing menopausal skin changes: a narrative review of skin quality changes, their aesthetic impact, and the actual role of hormone replacement therapy in optimizing skin quality. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2025. PMID: 40847905.
  2. König D, Oesser S, Scharla S, Zdzieblik D, Gollhofer A. Specific collagen peptides improve bone mineral density and bone markers in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled study. Nutrients. 2018;10(1):97. doi:10.3390/nu10010097.
  3. Clark KL, Sebastianelli W, Flechsenhar KR, et al. 24-week study on the use of collagen hydrolysate as a dietary supplement in athletes with activity-related joint pain. Curr Med Res Opin. 2008;24(5):1485-1496. doi:10.1185/030079908X291967.
  4. Burns AM, Solch RJ, Dennis-Wall JC, Ukhanova M, Nieves C Jr, Mai V, Christman MC, Gordon DT, Langkamp-Henken B. In healthy adults, resistant maltodextrin produces a greater change in fecal bifidobacteria counts and increases stool wet weight: a double-blind, randomized, controlled crossover study. Nutr Res. 2018;60:33-42. doi:10.1016/j.nutres.2018.09.006.
  5. Smith-Ryan AE, DelBiondo GM, Brown AF, Kleiner SM, Tran NT, Ellery SJ. Creatine in women's health: bridging the gap from menstruation through pregnancy to menopause. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2025;22(1):2502094. doi:10.1080/15502783.2025.2502094.

This information is intended for general educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Menopausal symptoms can have several causes. Consult an appropriate healthcare professional before using a supplement if you have a medical condition, take medication or are considering treatment for menopause-related symptoms.

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