Benefits of Taking Collagen Post-Pregnancy

Pregnancy made me highly intentional about the importance of taking care of yourself from the inside out, and this frame of mind continued well into motherhood.

I have been in a constant relationship with Collagen for 12 months. That means me taking Collagen every day for 365 days! Just like going to the gym, changes won't happen overnight, but you'll see progress if you make it a habit and stay consistent.

Pregnancy made me highly intentional about the importance of taking care of yourself from the inside out, and this frame of mind continued well into motherhood.

Incorporating Collagen protein into my daily routine has been a game-changer not only in my skin, hair and nails but it has also helped me reach more significant fitness goals by reducing joint pain, healing my postpartum body, and helping with muscle recovery.

I keep their unflavored Collagen Peptides in my bedroom with a spoon and a glass and mix two scoops with warm water. I also love to add it to a smoothie and even tea.

Benefits of Collagen during postpartum recovery

1. Help us heal. After birth, Collagen and elastin undergo a rapid breakdown. Collagen can help rebuild tissues for our pelvic floor, abdominal muscles, and uterus to heal. Quick side note: in addition to collagen supplements, getting enough zinc can help reduce the breakdown of Collagen in the repairing tissue and therefore help support healing.
2. Help us sleep. Amino acids like glycine may "contribute to improving the occasional sleepiness and fatigue induced by sleep restriction" and improve overall sleep quality . Well, that sounds handy in the postpartum time, now doesn't it? In fact, studies have shown that supplementation at night has helped sleep quality without needing hypnotic sleep drugs. Sold.
3. Support Thyroid health. Collagen supports thyroid production, can boost your thyroid hormone conversion, and improves your ability to utilize T3, thanks mainly to the amino acids glycine and proline. In pregnant and postpartum women, Thyroid health is an important topic that we'll cover in other blogs and is a common issue among moms.
4. Support a healthy metabolism and regulate blood sugar. Not only does Collagen support a healthy metabolism, but it's also critical for a healthy metabolism and steady blood sugar levels.
5. Help heal gut lining and leaky gut. The amino acids in Collagen can help rebuild gut lining, essentially sealing off and repairing damaged areas. Since about 70% of our immune system is located in the gut, this will also boost your immune system function.
6. Help with joint pain. Many pregnant and postpartum women experience joint pain, and collagen supplementation has been shown to help this.
7. No discussion of Collagen would be complete without mentioning the amazing benefits to the skin (as well as hair and nails). Studies have shown that supplementation with collagen peptides improves skin elasticity, improves wrinkles' appearance, and helps oxidative stress that occurs with aging. Bonus! Make your skin radiant (and help with stretch marks).

What I love about Dose & Co

If you're curious about what types of collagen supplements are the most effective, here is why I use and love  Dose & Co. I've researched and tried several different brands of Collagen. This is by far the best one I have tried and seen the greatest results with.

Here is what I love about them:

• Contain no artificial sweeteners, colors, fillers, or binders. We use monk fruit which is a natural sweetener in our products.
• As of now, there isn't a known source of vegan Collagen. Powder includes 10 grams of Collagen per serving, sourced from grass-fed, pasture-raised U.S. bovine. It's also non-GMO.
• The packaging is 100% plastic-free, so you can feel good about feeling good.
• This blend only has 3 grams of sugar per serving from natural fruits, so I get the extra benefits of our added ingredients and can still keep sugar intake low.
• Their mission for quality, honesty, and eco-consciousness.

I hope you’ve found this helpful and if you’re interested in starting your journey with Collagen you can find them here.