Menopause brings many changes, and one of the biggest challenges I faced was managing weight gain in menopause. After sharing my journey with peptides in my last post, I want to dive deeper into how specific peptides can support different symptoms of menopause. To build a solid foundation, I’m starting with mitochondria—the tiny powerhouses inside our cells that play a huge role in how we feel and function during midlife and pre menopause.

Weight gain during menopause is a challenge many women face, and it can feel frustrating and confusing. I’ve been there myself—watching my body change despite eating well and staying as active as I'm able to since I also live with chronic illnesses. What I learned is that this isn’t just about willpower or diet. It’s about how our hormones shift during midlife and how new science around peptides and GLPs (glucagon-like peptides) offers hope for managing these changes.