Collagen supplements are everywhere—marketed as the ultimate fix for aging skin, joint pain and bone loss during menopause. But what if they’re doing more harm than good?
The Dark Side of Collagen Supplements
Many collagen powders and pills come from animal bones, skin and connective tissues—often sourced from factory-farmed cows, fish or other animal byproduct.
Here’s what they don’t tell you:
- Heavy Metal Contamination: Studies have found lead, arsenic and cadmium in collagen supplements.
- Inflammatory Effects: Processed collagen may trigger inflammation instead of healing it.
- Hormone Disruptors: Some sources contain hidden hormones that throw your system off balance.
- False Promises: Eating collagen doesn’t create collagen in your body—your body needs specific nutrients to make its own.
The Plant-Based Secret to Healthy Skin, Joints & Bones
Instead of taking questionable supplements, support your body’s natural collagen production with:
- Vitamin C-Rich Foods: Citrus fruits, bell peppers, strawberries and kiwis help trigger collagen synthesis.
- Silica-Rich Foods: Cucumbers, bell peppers and leafy greens help strengthen hair, skin and nails.
- Amino Acid-Rich Plant Proteins: Legumes, tofu, tempeh, quinoa and hemp seeds provide the building blocks for collagen.
- Zinc-Rich Foods: Pumpkin seeds, lentils, chickpeas and nuts activate collagen-producing enzymes.
- Antioxidant-Rich Foods: Berries, green tea and dark leafy greens help prevent collagen breakdown.
Your body already knows how to make collagen naturally—it just needs the right fuel!
The best way to support your skin, bones and joints during menopause isn’t with animal-based powders—it’s through whole, plant-based nutrition.
If you would like to get started on the best natural way to handle your symptoms, reach out to me and we can schedule an exclusive consultation.
I started out several years ago watching Forks Over Knives, decided to “try out” the plant-based meal plan and had shockingly incredible results. I’ve never turned back. I have lost nearly 50 pounds, and that is just one side effect that me, my family, friends and clients have experienced after making the change.
Having been an incredible cook my entire adult life, I started my own personal chef service, NuYu Nourish, to extend my help to others. I interned under a celebrity chef, became a celebrity chef myself and have been expanding my reach and goals ever since! My plan follows strictly and simply those of Dr. Mcdougall, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Esselstyn.
