What is a Peptide Anyway?

If you've been following the latest trends for body optimization, you've likely heard about the popular drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. Believe it or not, these drugs are simply peptides. They are amino acids linked together by peptide bonds that help your cells carry out specific tasks. In simple terms, peptides are chains of amino acids, they are building blocks of protein, linked together. We can think of them almost like little messengers that carry valuable intel to our cells, giving the helpful instructions and details about what needs doing to keep our bodies humming. 

Peptides, unlike drugs,  pass along guidance to help your cells make smarter decisions on their own. The cells take that critical information and use their innate skill sets to respond in ways that optimize your health goals, whether anti-aging, performance enhancement, injury recovery or more.

These compounds essentially coach your body's existing renewal systems to work smarter and faster. But just like any coach, if you're slacking on the basics like diet, sleep and training, don't expect miracles! Peptides can't override bad lifestyle habits.  

In my experience, using peptides in conjunction with a foundation of healthy practices, can help you fast track results.

If you're looking for the best place to start, check out my article on where to start with peptides!