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Peptides
What Are Peptides?
Peptides are strings of molecules called amino acids, which are the “building blocks” of proteins. Peptides are basically short proteins that are about 2–100 amino acids long.
Researchers have been working to develop peptides as treatments for some medical conditions since 1921. In fact, insulin was the first peptide ever made in a lab by scientists (called a synthetic peptide), and it's been used to treat people with type 1 diabetes since 1923.
Peptide drugs may have some advantages over other drugs because they may:
- Be easier to send where they need to go in your body
- Have fewer side effects
- Be safer because when your body breaks them down, their byproducts are amino acids that your body can recycle
Studies show that some peptides may also have benefits for your skin, muscles, and maybe your weight. So, for decades, companies have been putting them into skin care products and dietary supplements you can buy over the counter.
Benefits of Peptides
- Boosts Collagen Production
- Reduces Fine Lines & Wrinkles
- Improves Skin Barrier Function
- Enhances Hydration
- Promotes Skin Healing
- Reduces Inflammation
- Brightens Complexion
- Firms & Tightens
- Supports Muscle Growth & Repair
- Improves Sleep Quality
- Enhances Fat Loss
- Boosts Immune Function
- Aids Joint & Tissue Repair
- Increases Energy & Vitality
- Supports Hair Growth
- Improves Cognitive Function
Peptide Therapy
Peptide therapy is the use of peptides to change or improve how certain parts of your body work. For instance, some athletes use growth hormone-releasing peptides to help their body produce more growth hormone. This can help their bones and muscles recover after hard training and competition.
Peptides FAQs
Are peptides steroids?
No. Peptides and steroids are different molecules. Peptides are chains of amino acids, while steroids are ring-shaped fatty molecules. Both can help you build muscle and burn body fat, but they do it through different processes. And while peptides don’t seem to have many side effects, steroids can have serious side effects and are often illegal to use without a prescription.