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

Your Body Is Digesting Collagen - Not Delivering ItCollagen is one of the biggest selling supplements on the market right now, and if you're a woman in perimenopause or menopause, it'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?In this episode, I'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's collagen production from the inside out.In this episode:Why collagen supplements are digested like any other protein, and why your body decides where those amino acids go, not the label on the tubThe four collagen myths the wellness industry doesn't want you to questionWhat the independent research actually shows - and why it looks very different from the industry-funded studiesThe cofactors your body cannot make collagen without, and why you're probably already getting it wrongA clear, practical food-first framework for supporting your skin, joints, nails, and bones through menopause and beyondIf you've ever stood in a health food shop wondering whether the collagen is worth it, this episode is your answer. xTo find out more about how I support businesses and individuals check out www.nourishandnurtu.re90 Day Holistic Health Upgrade (Weight loss, Mental Health, Mindset & Menopause coaching programme) https://www.emotionalregulationcoaching.com