When you consider starting your Collagen Elixir experience or are just browsing the supplement aisle, eyeing many different collagen products, it is likely that you have a few questions coming up. Such as, for example, “What is the best collagen supplement for women?” or “Do men and women need different collagen supplements?”
It’s a valid question. Many multivitamins, for example, are formulated differently for men and women. Should collagen supplements come with ‘his’ and ‘hers’ labels too? What if our bodies, with all their differences, have distinct collagen needs? Hormones, gender specifics in aging processes, and societal notions about beauty – does any of this paly a role in selecting the right collagen supplement?
To answer this question, let’s briefly remind ourselves about the main roles that collagen plays in the body.
Collagen is your body’s best friend with many benefits
Collagen, often hailed as the elixir of youth, plays a crucial role in maintaining the structural integrity of our bodies. It affects the body in multiple positive ways. Let’s go over the four main advantages of collagen, assessing whether gender-specific considerations should influence our choices in supplementation.
Since it seems that there are no studies that looked into gender specific differences in collagen supplementation results, we will have to base our conclusions on general understanding of physiology, good old common sense, results reported by Isagenix customers who used Collagen Elixir as their collagen supplement, and some photo evidence.
– Skin Elasticity and Youthful Looks
Collagen is renowned for promoting skin elasticity and combating signs of aging. These effects of the collagen have been proven by multiple research studies.
Within the intricate matrix of our skin, collagen serves as a structural scaffold. It provides the foundation for a firm and supple complexion and supports the skin’s ability to stretch and bounce back.
As we age, the natural production of collagen begins to decline, leading to the emergence of fine lines, wrinkles, and a loss of firmness. This is happening for both men and women but the timing of these changes is different. Men lose collagen at a constant rate throughout their adult lives. Women lose less collagen when they’re young, but when they hit menopause, they start losing collagen faster.
While the rates of collagen loss and the impact of hormonal changes on skin may differ, this does not seem to affect the ability of skin to recover its elasticity with collagen supplementation. Collagen Elixir before and after photos clearly show that skin rejuvenation effects look very similar for both genders – both men and women see positive changes, such as reduction in wrinkles, softening of the skin folds, brightening of the skin and achieving overall younger appearance.
– Healthier Hair
Though we couldn’t find any conclusive research results that confirms collagen’s ability to improve hair health, we keep receiving before and after pictures that show noticeable hair health improvement for both genders after using Collagen Elixir for a few months.
Since Collagen Elixir contains a blend of botanical and some vitamins in addition to marine collagen, we can’t say for sure what produces this positive effect – the collagen itself or the combination of the collagen and all the supporting ingredients. It is clear though that it can help both men and women, especially in combination with the Isagenix Hair Revival formula.
– Joint Health and Flexibility
Collagen provides essential support to joints, promoting flexibility and reducing stiffness. Several clinical trials that included both male and female subjects have demonstrated that hydrolyzed collagen improved symptoms related to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Since researches did not see any reasons to separate men and women in clinical trials, we can conclude that both men and women can equally benefit from collagen supplementation for joint support.
– Bone Density and Strength
Collagen contributes to bone density and strength by acting as a scaffold for cells and additional macromolecules.
Women, particularly during menopause, may face accelerated bone density loss. However, men are not exempt from age-related bone concerns. Collagen supplementation can benefit both genders in supporting skeletal health.
Studies that confirmed collagen’s ability to preserve and increase bone density have been done mostly on postmenopausal women because that is the main demographic of concern. It would be reasonable to conclude that, if collagen is able to help menopausal women who are at the highest risk of bone loss, men can expect at least the same positive effects on bone density.
Take a goal-centric approach
As we unwrap the diverse benefits of collagen, it becomes evident that many aspects of its influence are universal, benefiting both men and women alike.
While men and women may experience structural problems differently and have different rates of collagen loss or variations in hormonal influences, the basic structural components of the human body remain universal. Therefore, the core functions of collagen in providing strength and support are applicable to both genders.
Rather than focusing on gender-specific recommendations, a more meaningful approach to collagen supplementation involves identifying specific concerns and selecting the appropriate type of collagen.
For instance, those seeking to achieve more youthful appearance and enhance skin elasticity will benefit from Type I collagen, while those with joint-related issues may find relief with Type II collagen, known for its role in cartilage health.
Each mini-bottle of Collagen Elixir contains the effective clinical dose of the high quality type 1 collagen from ecologically conscious marine sources. It is a great choice for those – men and women – who are looking to ward off aging changes in the skin.
Collagen Elixir is used by both men and women with great results
Check out our collagen before and after picture collection to see great results achieved by both men and women who used Collagen Elixir.