Collagen for Women in Their 60s
Collagen for Women in Their 60s: Supporting Active Ageing
By your 60s, you've lost roughly 40-50% of your skin's collagen compared to your 20s. But this isn't just about appearance - collagen loss affects bone strength, joint mobility, muscle recovery and overall vitality. Supplementing with marine collagen in your 60s can help maintain the structural integrity your body needs to stay active and independent.
The Specific Benefits for Women Over 60
Bone Strength and Fracture Prevention
Osteoporosis risk increases significantly in your 60s, particularly for postmenopausal women. Marine collagen provides the structural framework that gives bones flexibility and resistance to fracture. Clinical studies show that collagen supplementation can support bone mineral density when combined with calcium, vitamin D and weight-bearing exercise.
Joint Mobility and Comfort
Cartilage continues to thin throughout your 60s, leading to stiffness and discomfort. Type I collagen supports the health of tendons, ligaments and cartilage, helping you maintain the mobility needed for daily activities like gardening, walking and playing with grandchildren.
Skin Barrier and Wound Healing
Skin becomes thinner and more fragile in your 60s, making it more susceptible to tears, bruising and slow healing. Collagen supports skin barrier function and wound repair, helping your skin stay resilient and recover more effectively from minor injuries.
Muscle Strength and Sarcopenia Prevention
Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) accelerates in your 60s. While protein intake is most critical for muscle maintenance, collagen supports the connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, ensuring your muscles can function effectively and reducing injury risk.
How Collagen Works Differently in Your 60s
Your body's ability to produce collagen has declined significantly by your 60s, but your ability to absorb and use supplemental collagen remains intact. Hydrolysed marine collagen peptides are broken down into small, easily absorbed amino acids that your body can direct to where they're needed most.
The key difference in your 60s is that collagen works best as part of a broader strategy for healthy ageing - combining supplementation with adequate protein intake, resistance exercise, vitamin D, calcium and staying active.
What to Combine with Collagen in Your 60s
- Calcium and vitamin D for bone density (many women over 60 are deficient in vitamin D)
- Omega-3 fatty acids for heart health and inflammation management
- Protein-rich foods at every meal to support muscle maintenance (aim for 25-30g per meal)
- Strength training 2-3 times per week to stimulate bone and muscle tissue
- Balance exercises to reduce fall risk
- Daily walking or gentle movement to maintain joint mobility
Choosing Collagen for Your 60s
Digestive efficiency often declines with age, so liquid collagen is particularly beneficial for women in their 60s. It's pre-dissolved and requires minimal digestive effort, ensuring maximum absorption even if stomach acid production has decreased.
Look for a formula that includes vitamin D3, as most women over 60 in the UK are deficient and vitamin D is critical for calcium absorption and bone health. A dose of 10,000mg of marine collagen peptides daily has been shown in clinical studies to support skin, bone and joint health in older adults.
If you're managing multiple health conditions or taking several medications, collagen is generally safe to take alongside most treatments, but always check with your GP if you have concerns about interactions or are on anticoagulants.
Kollo Premium Liquid Marine Collagen provides 10,000mg of type I Naticol marine collagen peptides plus 400 IU of vitamin D3 in an easy-to-absorb liquid format. Each sachet is Informed Choice certified for purity and designed to support active ageing without unnecessary additives.
Kollo Health was co-founded by Jenni Falconer - TV presenter, Smooth Radio breakfast host, ten-time London Marathon runner and host of the RunPod podcast. Jenni is passionate about supporting women to stay active and independent at every age, which is why Kollo's formulations prioritise bioavailability and clean ingredients.
