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Are you a recent or soon-to-be mom and interested in supplementing with collagen? Your body goes through many changes as you enter motherhood. Learn about how your body can benefit from collagen while breastfeeding and over the course of pregnancy, and make an informed choice! First of all, what's collagen? Collagen is a protein made up primarily of the amino acids glycine, proline and hydroxyproline (1). It is the most abundant protein in the human body, as it is a major building block of all connective and fibrous tissue, eg: hair, skin, bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, blood vessels and the fibrous structure of organs (2). Research shows collagen supplementation is beneficial for a variety of conditions. This includes: Joint pain Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Brittle nails Cellulite Skin health It is possibly also useful in preventing or treating conditions such as sun-damaged skin, exercise-induced injury, hypertension, type II diabetes, and osteoporosis. New research is also exploring collagen’s possible utility in repairing the stomach and intestinal walls in cases of digestive inflammation or “leaky gut”. How does the body use collagen while breastfeeding or pregnant? Nutrition requirements change during pregnancy and breastfeeding due to the needs of the fetus and newborn infants. In particular, the demand for amino acids and protein significantly increases (3). Inadequate protein intake during this period can have negative impacts on the short and long-term health of mother and child. Because studies on pregnant or breastfeeding individuals are generally not permitted, there has been no direct investigation into the use of collagen while breastfeeding and during pregnancy. However, collagen is a naturally occurring substance found in animal products, made up of amino acids, which our bodies are very familiar with utilizing. Generally, collagen supplements at reasonable doses are considered to be safe and without side effects (4,5). If you have an allergy to fish or seafood, avoid marine-sourced collagen. Instead, choose products sourced from bovine, poultry or eggshell sources (6). Here's the bottom line: While we can’t say for certain how the body utilizes collagen while breastfeeding and during pregnancy, collagen is a great source of amino acids and protein. It is also very easily absorbed, even in those with challenged digestive systems. Combined with its utility in improving and maintaining health in a number of areas, this makes regular collagen supplementation a great source for additional amino acids and protein during pregnancy and breastfeeding. References Silvipriya, K., Kumar, K., Bhat, A., Kumar, B., John, A., & Lakshmanan, P. (2015). Collagen: Animal sources and biomedical application. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science,5(3), 123-127. Sibilla, S., Godfrey, M., Brewer, S., Budh-Raja, A., & Genovese, L. (2015). An overview of the beneficial effects of hydrolyzed collagen as a nutraceutical on skin properties: Scientific background and clinical studies. The Open Nutraceuticals Journal,8(1), 29-42. Elango, R., and Ball, R.O. (2016). Protein and amino acid requirements during pregnancy. Advances in Nutrition, 7(4), 839S-844S. Choi, F. D., Sung, C. T., Juhasz, M. L., & Mesinkovsk, N. A. (2019). Oral collagen supplementation: A systematic review of dermatological applications. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology,18(1), 9-16. Liu, X., Machado, G., Eyles, J., Ravi, V., & Hunter, D. (2018). Dietary supplements for treating osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. British Journal of Sports Medicine,52, 1-10. Ruff, K. J., Winkler, A., Jackson, R. W., Devore, D. P., & Ritz, B. W. (2009). Eggshell membrane in the treatment of pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis of the knee: A randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study. Clinical Rheumatology,28(8), 907-914.

The fertility health of both men and women can be greatly enhanced by supplementing with micronutrients. If becoming pregnant is on your current or future radar, know there are many options when it comes to improving and maintaining the health of your oocytes (eggs) and the quality of your sperm. It is equally important to balance hormones and reduce stress levels to ensure a healthy pregnancy for both you and your partner. Below are just a few of the many ways you can supplement to optimize fertility. N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) NAC is by far one of my favourite nutrients. NAC is a compound that turns to glutathione in the body. Glutathione is a potent antioxidant and has a positive effect all around the body including the liver, lungs, brains and even your eyes. When it comes to conditions that may contribute to fertility issues such as PCOS, NAC has been shown to increase fertility potential in IVF patients.1 The quality of our eggs is greatly affected by our antioxidant status and since NAC converts to glutathione, it can provide protective antioxidant properties to your egg reserve. When it comes to NAC and men’s health, supplementing with NAC for as little as three months can greatly improve with mobility, health and even increase the sperm count.2 Zinc Zinc is often associated with keeping our immune system strong. When it comes to fertility in both men and women, zinc plays a key role in the health of the eggs and sperm. Our body does not store zinc, so we constantly need to be consuming it in our diets. Zinc deficiencies can not only affect the development of oocytes but the quality as well.3 Zinc plays an important role in balancing hormones such as testosterone.4 This hormone plays a vital role in men’s fertility. Furthermore, the mineral zinc aids in the proper development of sperm and plays a role in proper fertilization.4 Coenzyme Q10 Coenzyme Q10, also known as CoQ10 plays a huge role in energy production and protects us from oxidative stress. This supplement is largely studied for its role in fertility boosting. It has an effect on the quality of eggs in women’s health.5 In men, it may enhance fertility measures by improving mobility and quality of sperm.6 Maca Balancing your hormones may increase your ability to become pregnant. Taking an adaptogen will help your body manage stress and keep you in balance. There are so many wonderful adaptogens such as schisandra, ginseng and especially Maca. Maca is by far one of my favourite adaptogens as it is great for increasing energy and some research has suggested it can increase a low libido.7 Maca can easily be added to your smoothie to give you a daily boost. Talk to your healthcare provider to figure out which nutrients are suitable for you and your partner to optimize fertility. References: Badawy A, State O, Abdelgawad S. N-Acetyl cysteine and clomiphene citrate for induction of ovulation in polycystic ovary syndrome: a cross-over trial. Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica. 2007 Jan 1;86(2):218-22. Jannatifar R, Parivar K, Roodbari NH, Nasr-Esfahani MH. Effects of N-acetyl-cysteine supplementation on sperm quality, chromatin integrity and level of oxidative stress in infertile men. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. 2019 Dec;17(1):1-9. Tian X, Diaz FJ. Acute dietary zinc deficiency before conception compromises oocyte epigenetic programming and disrupts embryonic development. Developmental biology. 2013 Apr 1;376(1):51-61. Fallah A, Mohammad-Hasani A, Colagar AH. Zinc is an essential element for male fertility: a review of Zn roles in men’s health, germination, sperm quality, and fertilization. Journal of reproduction & infertility. 2018 Apr;19(2):69. Xu Y, Nisenblat V, Lu C, Li R, Qiao J, Zhen X, Wang S. Pretreatment with coenzyme Q10 improves ovarian response and embryo quality in low-prognosis young women with decreased ovarian reserve: a randomized controlled trial. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology. 2018 Dec 1;16(1):29. Safarinejad MR, Safarinejad S, Shafiei N, Safarinejad S. Effects of the reduced form of coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinol) on semen parameters in men with idiopathic infertility: a double-blind, placebo controlled, randomized study. The Journal of urology. 2012 Aug;188(2):526-31. Block W. Maca Lifts Libido’s Veil: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors have undesirable side effects that maca can alleviate. Life Enhancement magazine. 2010 March; retrieved from http://206.220.200.3/magazine/article/2225-maca-lifts-libidos-veil.      

Votre bébé a besoin de bactéries. Je sais, ça a l'air dégueulasse et ça va à l'encontre de notre instinct selon lequel bactéries = mauvais. Mais ces petits gars sont peut-être exactement ce dont votre petit gars (ou petite fille) a besoin pour s'installer et avoir un système digestif sain et heureux et un système immunitaire fort dans les années à venir. Et ils pourraient bien vous éviter des heures de frustration et de sommeil manqué. Parlons des bébés probiotiques, bébé ! Que font les bébés probiotiques ? À l'âge adulte, nous avons des billions de bonnes bactéries qui vivent dans notre intestin et qui nous aident à maintenir un système digestif sain. C'est ce qu'on appelle le microbiome de l'intestin ! Tout comme les empreintes digitales, cette collection de bactéries est unique à chaque personne. Parmi les fonctions du corps qu'elles aident à remplir, citons La digestion de certains aliments que votre estomac et votre intestin grêle ne peuvent pas digérer ; Produire des vitamines (telles que B et K) ; aider à contrôler les mauvaises bactéries. (Plus d'informations à ce sujet plus tard !) Mais cela ne commence pas comme ça. Quand les bébés sont dans l'utérus, leur ventre est une ardoise vierge. Une fois qu'ils sont sortis de l'utérus, ils commencent à rassembler une petite armée d'assistants intestinaux, les bactéries qu'ils rencontrent lorsqu'ils interagissent avec le monde qui les entoure. Les probiotiques aident à introduire de "bonnes" bactéries pendant les trois premières années de vie, ouvrant la voie à un microbiome intestinal sain et équilibré plus tard dans la vie ! Les probiotiques pour bébés renforcent-ils l'immunité ? Le système immunitaire est notre première ligne de défense contre les insectes extérieurs, et même si nous n'y pensons pas souvent de cette façon, l'intestin fait partie de cette équipe de défense. Un intestin sain est particulièrement important chez les bébés et les jeunes enfants, dont l'immunité est encore en développement ! La supplémentation en probiotiques pour bébés pourrait même aider à réduire l'utilisation des antibiotiques : des recherches ont montré que les probiotiques peuvent aider à réduire l'incidence et la durée des infections respiratoires, digestives et auriculaires chez les enfants. Puis-je utiliser des probiotiques pour bébés en cas de coliques ? La cause exacte des coliques infantiles fait l'objet d'un débat au sein de la communauté médicale, mais les probiotiques pourraient être une lumière au bout du tunnel pour les parents frustrés ! Des études ont établi un lien entre certaines souches de probiotiques et la réduction de la durée des pleurs chez les bébés allaités présentant des symptômes de coliques, ainsi que la diminution des appels téléphoniques et des visites chez le médecin liés aux coliques. Comment les bébés probiotiques fonctionnent-ils ? L'intestin est comme un minuscule écosystème. Lorsque les bactéries commencent à s'y installer, elles se font concurrence pour la nourriture et l'espace. En gros, l'ajout de bonnes bactéries dans l'intestin de votre bébé avec des probiotiques garantit que les ressources disponibles dans l'intestin sont utilisées par les gentils avant même que les méchants n'y arrivent ! Les nouvelles gouttes probiotiques pour bébé d'Organika avec vitamine D contiennent un mélange cliniquement prouvé de souches probiotiques et de la vitamine soleil pour un microbiome intestinal équilibré, des os et des dents sains et moins de larmes ! Vous voulez aussi contrôler votre propre intestin ? Essayez la poudre probiotique + prébiotique. Références : Gut microbiota info (Microbiote intestinal pour la santé) https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/en/about-gut-microbiota-info/ Probiotiques et santé immunitaire (Yan, F. & Polk, D.B. in Avis actuel en gastroentérologie ) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4006993/ Les probiotiques pourraient réduire le besoin d'antibiotiques pendant l'enfance (Cristina Saez dans Gut Microbiota for Health) https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/en/probiotics-could-reduce-the-need-for-antibiotics-during-childhood/ Lactobacillus reuteri (American Type Culture Collection Strain 55730) versus simethicone dans le traitement des coliques infantiles : une étude prospective randomisée (Savino et al. in Pediatrics, 2007) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17200238 Effets préventifs des probiotiques oraux sur les coliques infantiles : un essai prospectif, randomisé, en aveugle et contrôlé utilisant Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 (Savino et al. in Beneficial Microbes, 2015) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25488262