Impact of Peptides on Human Health

Peptides are like proteins, but smaller. Recently there was a lot of research done on them, and as the research are showing, they can be beneficial for slowing the aging process, reducing inflammation and destroying microbes. But peptides and protein are not the same. First of all peptides have fewer amino acids than Protein. They can be found in food. Because of their benefits on health, there are a lot of supplements that are from food, or made synthetically. Collagen peptides are also a popular choice, mainly for their anti-aging and skin benefits. For people who are into fitness, and want to build more muscle, there are also creatine peptide supplements. In today’s blog post, we’ll discuss the potential benefits of Peptides, while also looking at side effects.

What Are Peptides ?

Peptides are a short chains of amino acids, they contain between 2-50 amino acids. Peptides are easier to absorb than proteins, because they are smaller. Peptides in supplements usually come from plant or animal sources of protein like: meat, milk, soy, flaxseed, wheat, eggs and so on. Scientists are mainly researching bioactive peptides, which are most beneficial for our health. Not every peptide is the same, as they all have different properties, the benefits they have on our body all depends on the sequence of amino acids that they contain. The most common Peptides available on the market are Collagen and Creatine peptides. Collagen peptides mainly benefit skin and reverse the effects of anti-aging, while Creatine peptides are for building muscle and improving performance. 

Uses and Benefits

Research says that using Peptides will contribute to: lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, improve immune function, kill microbes and act as antioxidants. But people mainly use Peptides for these effects:

Slows Down The Anti-Aging Process

Collagen is a protein in the skin, hair and nails. Taking Collagen Peptides will improve your skin and slow down the aging process. There were some studies that said using Collagen peptides will make skin wrinkles disappear. Some other research is showing that taking these supplements can improve skin elasticity and hydration. Peptides may stimulate the production of melanin, which is going to protect your skin from sun damage. 

Improve Wound Healing 

Because Collagen is vital for healthy skin, it may also lead to faster wound healing. Bioactive peptides reduces inflammation and act as antioxidants, which will improve your body’s ability to heal. However there is still a lot of research to be done on antimicrobial peptides that improve body’s ability to heal. Having either low or high levels of antimicrobial peptides will then lead to skin disorders like psoriasis, rosacea and eczema.

Prevent Age-Related Bone Loss

Research done on animals is showing that moderate intake of collagen peptides will lead to increased bone mass in growing rats who also did running exercise. This research is showing that collagen peptides can improve bone mass, but there still needs more research to be done, especially on humans.

Build Strength and Muscle Mass

Some research done on older adults is showing that collagen peptide supplements can actually help you build more strength and muscle. In this study the older adults combined supplements with resistance training. Creatine protein powders has been around for years, but recently a lot of bodybuilders started using creatine peptide. Also peptide is much easier to digest, and also causes less digestive problems that creatine protein powder does.

Side Effects

For those curious, peptide supplements won’t cause any serious side effects, because those peptide supplements are from peptides that are in every food. There was study done on Collagen peptides, where females took oral collagen peptide supplements, and there was no side effect. You should only buy peptides from a reputable peptide shop, to make sure no side effects happen. It’s worth noting that those who are pregnant, breastfeeding and taking medications should avoid using peptides, until their doctor allows them.

How To Use

The timing and the dose will depend on the type and brand. Make sure to follow instructions Don’t overuse the recommended dosage.

Summary

Peptides are present in high protein foods. It is not necessary to take peptide supplements. But there are some people who would like to slow down the aging process, so they take Collagen peptides. And other people will take Creatine Peptides to help them build more muscles and improve performance. But still there isn’t enough research done to ensure that Peptides are effective or if they are safe. In the future scientist will discover health benefits of all types of peptides, but until then you should take these supplements carefully.