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What do Peptides do for your skin’s complexion, muscle growth, wound healing and overall health.

04/08/2023 | Sono Med Spa |

What Are Peptides?

They are amino acid strings that serve as the “basic building block†of proteins, which your body produces but sometimes may not produce enough as we get older. Peptides do not contain as many amino acids as a protein. Since peptides are smaller and more easily broken down than proteins, they may be easier for the body to absorb. As a result, they can pass through the skin and intestines more efficiently, which allows them to get into the bloodstream faster. Specific peptides help your skin, muscles, and weight.

Peptide Benefits

Reduce the Rate of Aging

Collagen is a protein found in the skin, hair, and nails. Collagen peptides are collagen proteins that break up so that they are more accessible for the body to absorb. So, taking collagen peptides may improve the health of your skin and stop the aging process. These peptides alleviate and reduce skin wrinkles, help the skin get firmer, help improve the elasticity and moisture of the skin and improve blood flow.

Enhance Wound Healing

Peptides are essential to healthy skin and assist wounds heal faster. Peptides lower inflammation and function as antioxidants, which can help the body heal itself.

If peptide levels that are too low may cause skin diseases like psoriasis, rosacea, and eczema. Increased peptides can assist with healing or relieve skin issues.

Increase Your Strength and Muscle Mass & Lose Weight

Peptides improve muscle growth and strength. Want to change your body composition as rapidly and efficiently as possible? Peptides may aid them in achieving these objectives.

Growth hormone secretagogues (GHS) are a group of peptides that are popular for building muscles. Peptides can make more human growth hormone (HGH). HGH is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland which can assist in boosting muscle growth and improving fat reduction. These peptides send signals to the body to trigger the release of hormones that influence how the body uses energy, regulates appetite and metabolism. With a high metabolism rate, your body will burn more calories and fat, even at rest.

Peptide therapy is a safe and effective way to slow the aging process and get skin that looks young and healthy, assisting with muscle growth and overall health.