Proteo Collagen: Protein that works twice
May 2026
Ingredients in focus · Vital substances & plant extracts
Energy from the cell, not from the cup
39 vital substances in two capsules – a look at the branded raw materials behind «Energy Caps»: Robuvit, Pycnogenol, UC-II collagen, Q10 and NADH.
Fatigue can be masked – with caffeine, with sugar, with discipline. But sustainable energy is generated where it is actually produced in the body: in the mitochondria, the powerhouses of every cell. Vitartis Energy Caps follow precisely this approach. Instead of a quick boost, they deliver 39 vital substances, several of which are used as standardized, clinically tested branded raw materials. We will take a closer look at four of them.
01Robuvit® – French oak wood extract against fatigue
Robuvit® is a standardized, water-based extract from the wood of the French oak tree (Quercus roburIts operating principle is unusual: The contained Roburine (Ellagitannins) are converted in the intestine to so-called Uroliths Metabolized – substances associated with improved mitophagy. In simpler terms: The cell removes inefficient mitochondria and replaces them with more efficient ones.
Source: Weichmann F et al., J Med Food 2021.
The Energy Caps contain 60 mg Robuvit® per daily serving. In the underlying studies, effects on chronic fatigue and recovery were frequently observed at 300 mg/day.
02Pycnogenol® – OPC from pine bark
With 100 mg Pycnogenol® The formula delivers another intensively researched branded raw material: a standardized extract from the bark of the French maritime pine, rich in OPC (oligomeric proanthocyanidins). Pycnogenol is one of the best-documented plant antioxidants and is traditionally associated with cell protection, microcirculation, and skin health.
The strength of the formula lies not in a single active ingredient, but in the interplay of antioxidants, carotenoids and mitochondrial fuel.
03UC-II® – undenatured type II collagen for the joints
Unlike collagen peptides, Undenatured type II collagen (UC-II®) Not as a building block, but via an immunological mechanism in the gut that helps protect joint cartilage. Even small amounts are effective – the Energy Caps contain 20 mg.
Source: Systematic review & meta-analysis UC-II, 2025.
In key clinical trials, UC-II was typically administered with 40 mg/day dosed, for example in the multicenter RCT by Lugo et al. (2016), which showed a significant improvement in theWOMAC total scores compared to placebo and compared to glucosamine+chondroitin showed.
04Q10, NADH & Astaxanthin – the energy triad
Three other ingredients directly target energy metabolism and cell protection:
| ingredient | Quantity / Day |
|---|---|
| Coenzym Q10 (Ubiquinon) | 50 mg |
| NADH stabilized (Panmol®) | 5 mg |
| Astaxanthin (aus H. pluvialis) | 4,5 mg |
| Resveratrol | 30 mg |
| Pycnogenol® (OPC) | 100 mg |
| Robuvit® | 60 mg |
Q10 and NADH are directly involved in ATP production in the mitochondria. Astaxanthin, the red carotenoid from the microalga, is among the most powerful natural antioxidants; a review article in Molecular Medicine Reports describes its protective role for muscles under oxidative stress. Together with the carotenoids. Lutein and Zeaxanthin (for eyesight) this results in a broad antioxidant profile.
05The Fundament: Vitamins that are legally permitted to have an effect
The most reliable claims made by such a formula often come from the "classic" micronutrients, whose effects are legally recognized. The Energy Caps contain all of them. 8 B vitamins – including methylated folic acid (5-MTHF) and methylated B12 (methylcobalamin) instead of cyanocobalamin – as well as a full spectrum of oligoelements.
Legally permissible effects (selection)
| Normal energy metabolism | B2, B6, B12, Niacin, Magnesium, Eisen u. a. |
| Reduction of fatigue | Iron, folic acid, magnesium, vitamin B12, vitamin C |
| Normal nervous system | B1, B2, B6, B12, Magnesium, Jod |
| Normal collagen formation | Vitamin C |
| Protection against oxidative stress | Vitamin C, E, B2, Selen, Zink, Kupfer |
| Normal immune system | Vitamins A, C, D, B6, B12, folic acid, zinc, selenium |
06Who are the Energy Caps intended for?
This formula is designed for performance-oriented professionals (35–55) with high workloads, for active seniors (50+) who want to promote vitality, cardiovascular health, and joint health, as well as for prevention-oriented individuals interested in longevity. Two capsules daily provide a holistic foundation – energy, cell protection, and beauty from within, all in one formula.
Scientific references
- Weichmann F, Avaltroni F, Burki C. Review of Clinical Effects and Presumed Mechanism of Action of the French Oak Wood Extract Robuvit. J Med Food, 2021 (20+ Studien, 1'172 Probanden).
- Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis: Efficacy and safety of undenatured collagen type II in modulating knee joint function, 2025 (17 Studien).
- Lugo JP et al. Efficacy and tolerability of an undenatured type II collagen supplement in modulating knee osteoarthritis symptoms (RCT, 40 mg/Tag), Nutr J 2016.
- Wu D et al. Effects of astaxanthin on the protection of muscle health. Mol Med Rep, 2020 (Review).
- EFSA / Swiss Health Claims Regulation: permitted claims on vitamins and minerals.
