Strength + Protein: The Perimenopause Playbook
Perimenopause brings a gradual decline in oestrogen, and with it changes in skin firmness, hydration and how quickly collagen renews. The good news: the two most effective levers are also two of the simplest.
Protein first
Aim to anchor each meal around protein. It supplies the building blocks for collagen and helps preserve the lean muscle that supports skin from underneath.
Resistance matters
Two or three short strength sessions a week support bone, muscle and metabolic health during this transition. In i do, this phase is where your Collagen Protection score becomes especially worth watching.
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