Hair thinning can be frustrating. Finding a supplement worth taking shouldn't be.
Hair in your brush. Less volume around your parting. A ponytail that doesn't feel quite as thick as it used to.
For many women, changes to their hair become more noticeable during their 40s and 50s. Perimenopause and menopause can play a part, and it's no surprise that more women are looking for ways to support their hair.
The supplement industry has plenty of answers. Collagen powders, hair gummies, capsules and formulas promising thicker, fuller hair.
But here's what often gets overlooked: not all supplements are formulated in the same way.
The ingredients matter. The formulation matters. And so does what happens after you swallow them.
So before spending money on another supplement, here's what you should know.
Hair changes can be one of the more frustrating parts of getting older.
You might notice more hair coming out when you wash or brush it. Your parting might look wider. Your hair might feel finer, flatter or simply not have the volume it once did.
For women going through perimenopause and menopause, changing hormone levels can contribute to these changes. But hormones aren't the only possible cause of thinning hair, which is why persistent or sudden hair loss is worth discussing with your GP.
It's understandable to look for something that can help support your hair as your body changes.
And that brings us to collagen.
of nutrient absorption happens in the small intestine. Most collagen never makes it that far.
Not all collagen supplements are made alike. Yet many are marketed as if they're interchangeable.
The source matters. The processing matters. The peptide size matters.
Collagen+ uses hydrolysed marine collagen peptides below 2,000 Daltons.
Hydrolysis breaks collagen down into smaller peptides. It's an important part of how the ingredient is processed and formulated.
But the ingredient itself is only part of the story.
There's another factor that deserves attention: the capsule.
Most people compare collagen supplements by looking at the ingredients on the front of the pack.
Very few stop to consider the delivery system.
Collagen+ uses a patented plant-cellulose capsule designed to withstand stomach acid and release its contents in the small intestine.
Why does this matter?
Because around 99% of nutrient absorption takes place in the small intestine. Collagen+ has been formulated with this in mind, using a capsule designed to protect its contents as they pass through the stomach.
The delivery system is part of the formulation, not an afterthought.
What's inside each capsule:
Low molecular weight hydrolysed collagen peptides. Small enough to be
absorbed as collagen, not broken down as protein fuel.
Binds up to 1,000x its weight in water. Restores the moisture your skin stops producing with age.
An antioxidant 6,000x more potent than vitamin C. Protects the collagen once it arrives at your skin.
HYDROLYSED MARINE COLLAGEN CAPSULES