Menopause x Collagen

Written by Pawel Adamczuk CEO of VitaCare Biotechnology

Peptides and Menopause: How Colvita May Help Ease the Transition Naturally. An Evidence-Based Look for Clinicians and Their Clients.

Menopause marks a natural yet often challenging transition in a woman’s life. Characterised by hormonal fluctuations, it brings a spectrum of symptoms - hot flashes, mood swings, fatigue, joint stiffness, and changes in skin and hair quality. As the medical field explores more integrative approaches, peptides - short chains of amino acids - are gaining attention for their roles in cellular communication, tissue repair, and hormone regulation.

Colvita, an advanced oral supplement composed of bioactive peptides, amino acids, tocotrienols, and marine botanicals, may offer a comprehensive approach to alleviating menopause-related symptoms. This article examines the mechanisms behind its key ingredients and how they can support both the physiological and psychological aspects of menopause.

The Role of Specific Peptides in Menopause Support

Colvita delivers a synergistic profile of essential and conditionally essential amino acids, each with unique implications for women experiencing menopause:

1. Glycine

A vital building block in DNA and collagen synthesis, glycine supports healthy skin and connective tissue—often affected by declining estrogen. Its calming effect on the central nervous system may also help reduce anxiety and promote better sleep.

2. Proline and Hydroxyproline

These collagen-boosting amino acids play a central role in maintaining skin elasticity and joint health. Declining collagen is one of the hallmark issues of menopause, leading to wrinkles, sagging skin, and joint discomfort.

3. Lysine and Hydroxylysine

Critical for hormone and enzyme production, lysine also facilitates calcium absorption, helping maintain bone density—a major concern in post-menopausal women.

4. Alanine

Supports blood sugar control and energy metabolism. Fluctuating glucose levels can aggravate fatigue and mood instability during menopause.

5. Tyrosine

A precursor to dopamine, norepinephrine, and thyroid hormones, tyrosine can help stabilize mood and cognitive clarity, both of which are frequently disrupted during menopause.

6. Arginine

Improves vascular function and circulation, potentially helping with libido and tissue oxygenation. Also plays a role in wound healing and immune function.

7. Methionine & Cysteine

Known for their liver-protective and detoxification properties, they support hormonal clearance and reduce oxidative stress. Cysteine is also a precursor to glutathione, the body's master antioxidant.

8. Taurine

Modulates blood pressure and supports cardiovascular health. Taurine’s calming effect on the nervous system may help counteract menopause-induced irritability and restlessness.

9. Glutamine

Vital for brain function and gut health. It supports neurotransmitter balance, immune function, and intestinal integrity, which can be disrupted by hormonal shifts.

10. Histidine

Supports red blood cell production and muscle metabolism. It also has antioxidant properties that may help protect tissues from menopause-related oxidative stress.

Beyond Amino Acids: Unique Colvita Compounds: Tocotrienols (δ- and γ-)

These advanced forms of Vitamin E exhibit potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. They have been linked to improved lipid profiles, skin hydration, and cognitive resilience—factors often impaired in menopausal women.

Marine Botanical Extract (Conceptacles)

Derived from seaweed reproductive structures (oogonia and antheridia), this micronized powder is rich in bioavailable minerals and phyto-compounds that may mimic or modulate estrogen-like effects gently, without synthetic hormone replacement risks.

Why Oral Supplementation with Colvita?

Unlike topical peptides or isolated amino acids, Colvita provides a comprehensive, orally bioavailable formula designed to:

• Stimulate endogenous collagen production

• Support neurotransmitter synthesis for better mood and mental clarity

• Aid in hormonal metabolism and liver function 

• Improve skin, hair, and joint quality

• Enhance antioxidant defences and immune balance

  
  

Daily oral use ensures systemic delivery, allowing for deeper, more holistic effects than topical or single-ingredient supplements.

Clinical Perspective: Who Might Benefit Most?

Colvita is especially suited for:

• Peri- , menopausal and post-menopausal women seeking non-hormonal symptom support

• Patients with early signs of collagen loss or decreased skin elasticity

• Women experiencing mood swings, sleep disturbances, or joint stiffness

• Those with a history of estrogen-sensitive conditions who prefer peptide therapy over HRT

Conclusion: A Gentle but Powerful Ally During Menopause

Colvita bridges the gap between cosmetic, hormonal, and nutritional therapies by leveraging the natural power of peptides and marine bioactives. Its unique formulation not only supports the visible effects of aging but also addresses the biochemical and emotional transitions that define menopause.

As clinicians seek integrative solutions for midlife women, peptide-based supplementation with Colvita presents a promising, science-backed strategy to enhance quality of life—safely, naturally, and effectively.

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Colvita supplement contains biologically active lyophilised fish collagen - dried by freezing in a high vacuum - not hydrolyzed! It is preserved NOT processed tropocollagen

Colvita 120 caps - Collagen dietary supplementColvita's FREE AMINO ACIDS:

• Glycine – an important regulator of DNA synthesis

• Proline – an important anabolic

• Lysine – a co-founder of hormones and enzymes

• Alanine – blood sugar control & glucose metabolism

• Tyrosine – antidepressant & thyroid hormones maker

• Arginine – erection promoter

• Methionine – an antidepressant & an ally of the liver

• Cysteine – precursor to the antioxidant glutathione & iron-sulfur clusters

• Taurine – a major constituent of bile, beneficial for adult human blood pressure

• Glutamine – an important support for the central nervous system

• Histidine – supplement for young people, red blood cells & muscle tissue markers

• Hydroxyproline & Hydroxylysine – collagen biosynthesis stimulators

  
  

Ingredients

• Lyophilized fish Collagen – 48mg

• Algae                               – 300mg

• Tocotrienol delta              – 2.58mg

• Tocotrienol gamma          – 0.44mg

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  The fundamental component of Colvita supplement is lyophilized collagen hydrate derived from fish skin. One capsule of Colvita contains 0.24 g of powder, which contains all the building blocks of collagen molecules (99% NNU-net nitrogen utilisation). With regular supplementation in our body, it is an entirely sufficient dose to make up for the occurring shortages of collagen (to stimulate the processes of cell reconstruction), to boost the process of collagen biosynthesis. All – means the two essential amino acids: hydroxylysine and hydroxyproline, which we are unable to obtain from any food. They are formed only by collagen synthesis and metabolic processes in vertebrates.

  
  

  Collagen in Colvita is almost 100% anabolic, which means that it is not “used up” e.g. in energy or excreted. It completely serves the building of new cells. Its assimilability is so perfect that one does not even need enzymatic digestive processes. It is also directly absorbed from the intestine.DISCLAIMER: Supplements are not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure.

  Sophisticated Skin Care for Menopausal Woman

  
  

  Native PURE Collagen (50 ml) - is recommended for to use at home as for face and delicate parts of the body. This product is patented, contains biologically active and preserved collagen type I and III, extracted from fish skin (<320Da) – the only one which is identical to human collagen – tertiary.

  
  

  

  
  

  • For all skin types

  • For all genders

  • For all ethnicities

  • For every age

  • For everyday use (morning & night)