PEPTIDE THERAPY
What are Peptides?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. They typically consist of 2 to 50 amino acids. Here are some key points about peptides:
Functions and Benefits
- Biological Roles: Peptides play crucial roles in the body, including hormone regulation, immune response, and cell communication.
- Health Benefits: They can have various health benefits, such as reducing inflammation, improving immune function, and promoting muscle growth.
- Anti-Aging: Collagen peptides, for example, are known for their potential to improve skin health and slow down the aging process.
Peptide Therapy
Peptide therapy has emerged as a promising treatment option for various health conditions, including inflammation, immunomodulation, and cancer. Peptide therapy has gained popularity due to its ability to target specific biological pathways associated with disorders, and it may have fewer side effects than traditional treatments.
- Peptide therapy utilizes peptides (small protein fragments) to therapeutically interact with the body's cells and regulate physiological processes associated with disease/disorder.
- Various forms of peptide therapy are available. Among the most popular are peptide-based immunotherapy, growth hormone therapy, and antimicrobial peptide therapy.
- Peptide therapy shows promise in treating a variety of conditions, including inflammatory, metabolic, autoimmune, cardiovascular, antimicrobial, and cancer applications.