04/22/2026
What are Peptids?
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have more than likely heard of the latest supplement that makes some pretty big promises - peptides.
Hands down, peptides have become one of the fastest-growing trends in the health, fitness and longevity space. But, are they “all that”? Let’s dig in.
At a basic level, peptides are short chains of amino acids, the same building blocks that make up proteins. But unlike whole proteins, peptides act more like signaling molecules, telling the body what to do and when to do it.
In the body, peptides regulate a wide variety of functions, from hormone production and immune response to tissue repair and metabolism. For example, peptides can influence the release of growth hormone, support collagen production and affect appetite and fat metabolism. This ability to “communicate” with the body is what makes them so intriguing from a performance and longevity standpoint...
Read more here: https://www.enrgperformance.com/blog/what-are-peptides