Peptides are gaining popularity in wellness communities, including in skin care and other supplement products.Dr. Abinash Achrekar, KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert, explains what they are and how it functions in the body.”Peptides are small building blocks in your body made up of amino acids, which you’ve probably heard of since proteins are also made of amino acids,” Achrekar said. “When a short chain of amino acids links together, we call it a peptide. Your body makes them naturally, and they help control many important bodily functions, like how you use energy from food or how your hormones work.”Follow Dr. Ash on Facebook and InstagramAchrekar also said many companies add peptides to their creams and supplements because they help with skin, muscles and overall health.”Some peptides, like collagen, help give your skin strength and stretch,” Achrekar said. “As we get older, we make less collagen, so some people use products to help with wrinkles or joint comfort.”Results can be dependent on the person with some peptide medications, such as insulin, being well studied and proven effective. However, caution should be taken when it comes to supplements using peptides.”Supplements are not checked as closely as prescription medicines,” Achrekar said. “Some products may not contain what they claim, and some types used for muscle growth may even be unsafe or banned in sports.”Stay updated on the latest health news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
Peptides are gaining popularity in wellness communities, including in skin care and other supplement products.
Dr. Abinash Achrekar, KOAT and University of New Mexico health expert, explains what they are and how it functions in the body.
“Peptides are small building blocks in your body made up of amino acids, which you’ve probably heard of since proteins are also made of amino acids,” Achrekar said. “When a short chain of amino acids links together, we call it a peptide. Your body makes them naturally, and they help control many important bodily functions, like how you use energy from food or how your hormones work.”
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Achrekar also said many companies add peptides to their creams and supplements because they help with skin, muscles and overall health.
“Some peptides, like collagen, help give your skin strength and stretch,” Achrekar said. “As we get older, we make less collagen, so some people use products to help with wrinkles or joint comfort.”
Results can be dependent on the person with some peptide medications, such as insulin, being well studied and proven effective. However, caution should be taken when it comes to supplements using peptides.
“Supplements are not checked as closely as prescription medicines,” Achrekar said. “Some products may not contain what they claim, and some types used for muscle growth may even be unsafe or banned in sports.”
Stay updated on the latest health news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.
