In an effort to provide a comprehensive guide to living a wellness-minded lifestyle, in this blog post we're focusing on one of the frequently asked questions we get: "Can I take collagen supplements while I am pregnant?" It's our mission to help people live fuller, more vibrant lives through premium collagen products. But we also understand that not all phases of life are the same. One minute you could be training for a marathon, and the next you could be preparing for a little one on the way.
Can I take collagen supplements while I am pregnant?
Considering the list of benefits, it's understandable why people would want to continue their daily scoop while pregnant (yay for skin elasticity, joint support and overall wellness!)
It's important to seek the advice of a medical professional to determine whether collagen will be a good fit for you. They can best advise you on the health benefits and/or any side effects that would come with taking it taking into consideration your personal health conditions and lifestyle.
That being said what you need to consider is Collagen is the most abundant*Source protein in your body. It is one of the primary building blocks of your bones, skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Now, if collagen plays this crucial role in your body, then it'll also play the same role in your little one. So, there it is… The underlying reason why collagen supplements are considered safe for consumption during pregnancy. Your body (not to mention, your baby’s body) is already made of it and naturally produces it from the foods you eat.
Benefits of taking collagen supplements during pregnancy
1 – Boosts your protein intake
Because protein is a vital building block your body uses to create skin, muscle, hair and bones, you must increase your intake to ensure your baby's normal growth and the maintenance of your body's tissues. And how much protein do you need? Roughly 70 to 100 grams, depending on your total body weight. As you can imagine, stomaching this much meat and dairy–especially when dealing with pregnancy-related nausea–is a challenge. This is where collagen supplements come in. Collagen powder is a great (and easy) way of supplementing your diet, so you hit the recommended daily intake of protein.
2 – Supports skin elasticity
You'll typically start to notice stretch marks (that can be red, purple, or silver in appearance) when you're somewhere around 13 to 21 weeks pregnant. These are tiny tears in the supporting layers of tissue under your skin. Although getting stretch marks with pregnancy is pretty much inevitable, you can minimise them to a certain degree by keeping the skin around your belly soft and supple. Collagen is responsible for the elasticity of your skin. And the more elastic your skin is, the better your skin can cope with the rapid stretching of your belly during pregnancy. Meaning that you’d want to boost your body’s supply of collagen. A recent study showed that women who took a supplement containing 2.5 to 5 grams of collagen for 8 weeks experienced a significant increase in skin elasticity and less skin dryness compared to those who did not take the supplement.
3 – Strengthens joints and ligaments
Because your little one needs nutrients and energy, you have to eat a little more to provide for his/her needs. And that often translates into weight gain–anywhere between 11.5 to 16 kg. That's quite a bit of additional load to carry daily! This, in turn, can add pressure on your bones, ligaments, and other parts of your musculoskeletal system–possibly leading to inflammation and premature wear-and-tear damage to cartilage, resulting in pain.
To better cope with the inevitable increase in weight, you want to keep your joints as healthy as possible. As for how, well, you’ve probably already guessed it by now. Collagen supplements. Researchers believe that collagen peptides can help increase collagen synthesis in the connective tissues and/or modulate the inflammatory response, which keeps your joints in tip-top condition. Also, if you’re already dealing with joint pain? A recent study found that participants who took 2 grams of collagen daily for 70 days experienced a significant reduction in joint pain than those who did not.
Our Collagen Joints supplements range is formulated with Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM and the plant extracts Turmeric, Green Tea and Ginseng. The combination of these bioavailable ingredients has a positive effect on joints and can reduce pain and stiffness.
Looking for a high-quality collagen supplement?
Not all collagen supplements are made equal. TheNutri.store premium blend is clinically formulated by an award-winning lab in Sweden. The formulation allows for rapid absorption and stimulates the body to produce more natural collagen for quicker, visible results.
In addition to packing an impressive 10 grams of collagen per serve to support you on your exciting pregnancy journey, our Premium Collagen Peptides also contains Vitamin C which is essential for natural collagen production, Biotin to boost the energy uptake in skin and hair cells and the newly added Hyaluronic Acid which keeps skin hydrated and plump.
start with our unflavoured Collagen powder or delicious berry Collagen liquid.
Stay healthy, enjoy parenthood and keep smiling ;-)
Note: This article has been made available for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.