What are peptides?

Added: 2026-05-03

[00:00:00]Peptides are really one of the most talked about things in medicine today, and most people don't know really what they do.

[00:00:06]Peptides are short chains of amino acids, basically tiny messengers that tell your body what to do. Depending on which peptide we're talking about, they can help build muscle, burn fat, improve sleep, boost your immune system, and even slow down aging. GLP-1s, the weight loss drugs everyone's talking about, those are peptides. And there are nearly a hundred approved peptides around the world targeting everything from inflammation to growth hormone. The thing is a lot of them aren't FDA-approved yet. They're being used experimentally in wellness and longevity clinics.

[00:00:39]So, [music] who you're working with really matters. Comment peptides below if you want to learn more.