Could You Use A Boost?
Have you ever looked in the mirror and not recognized the person looking back at you? Perhaps you don’t look as youthful or refreshed as you’d like. Or perhaps you look well, but don’t feel as well as you’d hope to. Either way, if you feel as though you could use a boost, peptide therapy may benefit you.
What Are Peptides?
If you’re interested in health and wellness, you’re probably familiar with amino acids. Peptides are short chains of amino acids, with usually between two and fifty amino acids in each chain. Amino acids are proteins, which are fundamental to basic bodily functions including:
- Digestion
- Immune system response
- Hormonal balance
- Balance of fluids in the body
- Tissue repair
- Growth
Peptides are essential to these autonomic functions and so much more. One of the most noteworthy developments in peptide research in the last century has been the identification and use of insulin, which has significantly improved the lives of people living with diabetes.
Peptides For Skin Rejuvenation And Beyond
Peptides are very popular ingredients in skin care. They are renowned for their ability to stimulate collagen production and promote skin elasticity. Incorporating peptide-based formulations into your skin care routine can help minimize wrinkles and enhance skin firmness, helping you look youthful and radiant.
The benefits of peptides are far greater than skin care, though. They are also beneficial in:
- Systemic and dermatological anti-inflammatory conditions
- Demonstrating potential benefits in managing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
- Providing some relief for those with autoimmune conditions
- Showing promise in managing high blood pressure
- Facilitating wound healing
- Serving as agents against microbial and viral infections
- Supporting optimal immune function
- Supporting weight loss
Peptides provide innumerable benefits for us. Ongoing research into peptide-based treatments indicates that they may have properties we’re not yet aware of, but that will advance health and overall well-being.
Where Peptides Are Found
Peptides essential for good health can be obtained from certain foods, including:
- Milk
- Eggs
- Wheat
- Rice
- Lentils and beans
- Shellfish
- Other high-protein foods
While we can get some necessary peptides through diet, there are distinct advantages to peptide therapy. As we age, our bodies may not produce all the peptides we need, and the levels produced in our bodies naturally diminish over time. Peptides are well-tolerated and a very effective therapeutic supplement because they naturally occur in both our bodies and the foods we consume.
HEBE Aesthetics and Vitality
HEBE Aesthetics and Vitality, serving those in Atlanta, GA, and the surrounding areas, recommends peptide therapy as part of anti-aging skin care and anti-aging wellness treatments. We are available for an initial telephone consultation, followed by bloodwork and a physical exam in our office. After we determine your current health status, we can create a customized treatment plan based specifically on your needs. The customized medications will be shipped to your home in a discreet package to make following this regimen as easy as possible. We look forward to helping you create and maintain your best health.
Disclaimer: The information contained here was not written by a medical doctor and is intended for informational purposes only. This is not a substitute for medical advice.
