Collagen and creatine, the foundations of Crys Dyaz's ritual

Crys Dyaz has spent much of her life studying and training the female body. First as an elite swimmer, with 13 national records. Then as a physiotherapist and trainer. Today, leading Crys Dyaz & Co and raising three children, she knows firsthand that a woman's body is not static. It changes, it adapts, and at every stage it has different needs.

So when Crys talks about supplements, she speaks from evidence and from what she's lived in her own body, not from the latest trend. True Collagen and True Creatine+ have earned their place in her daily ritual for exactly that reason.

What brings us together

At Ancient + Brave, women's health sits at the heart of everything we do. Not as a niche, but as a conviction. Women at every life stage, wanting to feel strong, present and at home in their own bodies. That's exactly what Crys builds every day with her community.

That shared vision is what makes this partnership feel right. Beyond our products, it's the same way of seeing and practising wellbeing.

From around the age of 20, the body's natural collagen production begins a slow decline, roughly 1% a year. By 40, as the hormonal shifts of perimenopause arrive, the body starts asking for something different. Skin, joints and connective tissue evolve, and alongside them, so do oestrogen, energy, muscle and mental clarity.

This isn't decline. It's transformation. And transformation responds well when met with the right tools.

For someone who lives as actively as Crys, looking after her wellbeing isn't about appearances. It's what keeps her able to train, to show up, to remain fully herself through every chapter of her life.

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Crys combines the True Collagen and True Creatine+ duo in her first drink of the day. No complications, no extra steps. A routine that fits in easily, whatever the day ahead looks like.

Pairing the two makes sense when you look at the body as a whole. Collagen is part of the body's structure, present in skin, joints and connective tissue. Creatine is a compound the body produces naturally that contributes to cellular energy, both muscular and cognitive. Two essentials that support your body from different angles.

While some brands combine collagen and creatine into a single formula, at Ancient + Brave we keep them as separate products. Each one needs a consistent, sustained dose for its benefits to build over time, and taking them separately allows you to adjust the amount of each to what your body needs, without compromising the effectiveness of either.

Collagen goes far beyond skin

Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body, the quiet architecture behind skin, joints, ligaments, tendons and even the gut lining. The hydrolysed collagen peptides in True Collagen deliver the key amino acids the body uses to repair and rebuild that tissue, namely glycine, proline and hydroxyproline.

Our landmark clinical study on True Collagen showed improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, as well as joint comfort and overall wellbeing. It's the kind of support that works best as part of a daily ritual, not a quick fix, but a quiet, consistent habit that adds up over time.

Creatine isn't just for athletes

Creatine remains one of the most researched supplements available, and also one of the most misunderstood. It's not just for those chasing muscle bulk. It's a compound the body already makes for itself, quietly powering cellular energy in muscle and mind alike.

This matters in particular for women. As oestrogen shifts during perimenopause, energy metabolism can shift with it. Creatine helps sustain that cellular energy, supporting mental clarity and day-to-day performance in ways that go well beyond sport.

True Creatine+ combines creatine monohydrate with vitamin D, magnesium and taurine, designed to ignite your inner potential and to be that extra support when the body needs it most.

How to take it

Mix one Ritual Scoop (10 g) of True Collagen with 1 tsp (5g) of True Creatine+ into your favourite drink. Neutral taste and easily dissolved in coffee, tea, smoothies, juices or even food. Seamlessly fits in any routine, at any time of day.

What matters most is consistency. The benefits of both build over time, not overnight, which means long-term adherence is what actually drives results. At Ancient + Brave, we formulate with that evidence in mind, because we know sustainable habits are what genuinely transform the body over time, far more than quick fixes promising instant results.