What are peptides and why do they matter?

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What are Peptides? Peptides are  short chains of 2-50 amino acids that act as building blocks for proteins and signaling molecules in the body, offering benefits like improved skin health, muscle growth, and potential anti-aging effects. Types include collagen, bioactive, and therapeutic (e.g., GLP-1, insulin) peptides. Skincare uses them for collagen production, while medical uses target metabolic, immune, and growth issues.

Researchers have been working to develop synthetic peptides as treatments for some medical conditions since 1921. In fact, insulin was the first peptide ever made in a lab by scientists (called a synthetic peptide), and it's been used to treat people with type 1 diabetes since 1923. https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-are-peptides

Peptides are naturally present in food,  https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326701

This systematic review aims to explain their significance in metabolic, behavioral, and musculoskeletal health, focusing on their therapeutic benefits, molecular mechanisms, and bioactivities  https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12249546/.

What about Gut health and peptides?  Digestive inflammation is a prevalent and complex disease affecting various parts of the digestive tract, from the esophagus to the colon, significantly impacting the quality of life  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1043661824004067.  

Learn how to activate 14 of your own gut peptides!  Text GUT VIDEO  to 612-385-1870, or email  attacatalyst@gmail.com, to schedule a 10 minute phone consult to learn more.













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