What can Peptides do for your skin?
Peptides, produced by the body, are short chains of amino acids needed by the skin and linked by special bonds, like building blocks of protein. Studies have also found that certain types may have benefits for your skin, muscles, and maybe your weight. So companies are putting them into skin products and dietary supplements you can buy over the counter.
They make up certain proteins. Collagen is made of three polypeptide chains, so adding peptides can stimulate your skin to make collagen. Collagen can help your skin become firmer and younger-looking. Your body makes collagen naturally but sadly we stop producing it from 30 or so and this loss of production leads to wrinkles and sagging skin.
What Do Peptides Do?
Each peptide has a different role in your body. We need more research into what synthetic peptides can do and how they do it. But some of the benefits specific peptides may offer include:
Where are we located?
Call Woodlands Functional Family Medicine at 281-298-5476 to book your free consultation. Dr. Nangrani and our Spa Director have your best interests at heart. Together, you will discuss your expectations and design your treatment plan. As a result, the doctor will offer the best treatment available to smooth your face wrinkles. Do you want Botox for beginners? She knows the difference between Botox and fillers!
Vedas is minutes from I-45 (Houston’s North Freeway) in The Woodlands. We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Source- Wikipedia | Wedmd | Healthline