What Are Peptides?
Peptides for Optimal Health are the short chains of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. These molecules play a crucial role in numerous biological functions, including hormone production, immune response, and cell signaling. In essence, peptides act as messengers, communicating vital information between different parts of the body to maintain overall health and well-being.
Are you aware that insulin is a peptide? It is true as it was the first commercially available peptide that was life changing for those individuals who did not have the peptides to produce their own insulin. Now insulin is a commercially available peptide, but all of us have peptides that occur naturally.
Peptides are tiny proteins made up of short chains of amino acids. They contain anywhere from 2 to 40 plus amino acids. They are naturally occurring molecules and existing all cells of the body. They are messenger molecules that signal cells in your body to perform in specific ways. They are responsible for many of the ways that your body and mind function.
Different peptides affect different cells and functions can be highly tailored and targeted for a variety of conditions.
Peptides work synergistically and can be used with other therapies to increase the effectiveness of antibiotics, antiviral, antiparasitic medications, therapies including hormones, detoxification, herbals supplements and even other peptides.
So why are we hearing so much about peptides now?
Research is showing that peptides play a significant role in how your body responds to diet, exercise, infections and general stress. Our world has various sources of stress which have negative impacts on our cell peptides – including loss of metabolic flexibility (means we don’t manage blood sugar well), lowering our mitochondrial function which increases cell death.
Our mitochondria are the powerhouse of our cells. Think of this like your car’s engine. Without your engine, your car won’t run. So if your mitochondria don’t function well. your body cannot function optimally. This is where they are important piece of enhancing wellness and longevity.As we age, peptides can decrease in effectiveness. By enhancing peptide production, we can decrease the effects of age related illness.
Peptides are also effective to:
- Offset cellular senescence
- Hasten bone and tissue health
- Support immune system
- Regain neuromuscular functioning
- Restore kidney function
- Preserve collagen
- Reduce anxiety
- Improve memory and cognition
- Improve recovery from training
A note on cell senescence: This is when cells stop dividing, they don’t grow or die off so they remain stagnant. This causes the cell to stop signaling. This is an important process to address because when cells don’t die off they interfere with our mitochondrial function.
This leads to dysfunction of mitochondria, which in turn leads to disease. Essentially peptides make cells efficient again. When all this is in play, aging is just a number and not a recipe for disease.
So what do Phototherapy pads have to do with peptides?
First, your body emits heat in the form of infared light. When the pads are placed on the body it causes the body to reflect different wavelengths of this light depending on the pad. This process stimulates nerves on the surface of the skin which produces specific health benefits that are unique to each pad. When this occurs it is elevating certain peptides in the body.
For example, the stem cell pads elevate peptides GHK-Cu and AHK-cu which activate our own stem cells. When those are activated, we have a variety of health benefits which can be seen and felt.
Each Phototherapy pad has a specific target to your cells in the body. They can work by themselves or in conjunction with other pads to produce a synergistic effect. Consistent and repeated use is highly recommended.See here the science behind the pads.
By purchasing the phototherapy pads you become eligible to join for free the private protocol group where many specialists are providing info and solutions to multiple minor or major body issues.
[Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement.]