By: Zoey Chotiner What are peptides, and how do they work? Peptides have become increasingly popular in medicine, wellness, and weight loss. Peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins, and they can have a wide range of effects on the body. They can be thought of as smaller and simpler versions of proteins that can help regulate hormone activity, immune defenses, tissue repair, and growth. Peptides are used in some FDA-approved medications to treat disorders such as diabetes and obesity. For instance, injectable insulin and GLP-1 medications are examples of peptide-based drugs. Many…
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