What Are Peptides and How Can They Benefit Me?

Proteins are essential to your body and health, helping you build muscle and improve strength. But what if you could get the benefits of proteins faster and more efficiently for faster results?

Peptides are simply amino acid chains that are shorter than proteins. They have numerous benefits to your health, including slowing down the aging process.

If you're looking for a simple way to reduce the signs of aging and live a healthier life, the team at the Philadelphia Center for Anti-Aging is here to help.

Dr. Stephen Ficchi is our anti-aging specialist, offering peptide therapy and other innovative treatments to improve your skin and boost your confidence.

Understanding peptides

Amino acids are tiny molecules that are essential in the formation of proteins. You need proteins in your body to allow your cells to function correctly. Proteins are also necessary to work your body's cells, tissues, and organs.

Peptides are smaller chains of amino acids, typically containing between 2 and 50 amino acids simultaneously. Peptides are also an essential component of your health, aiding in many similar functions of proteins.

The difference between peptides and proteins is the number of amino acids that comprise each. Peptides are technically smaller than proteins, making them easier for your body to absorb and allowing them to act more quickly.

Because peptides are smaller than proteins, they're quickly absorbed into your body, allowing them to infiltrate your bloodstream faster, leading to quicker results.

You can find peptides in plant and animal protein sources such as eggs, meat, beans, and wheat. Bioactive peptides are those that have a positive impact on your health and wellness.

Benefits of peptide therapy

While many practitioners have tapped into peptides' many benefits for various treatments, Dr. Ficchi offers peptide therapy mainly for anti-aging, but the benefits extend far beyond that and include the following:

Anti-aging

Dr. Ficchi offers star-of-the-art peptide therapy when you want to slow the signs of aging. If you notice wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin, peptide therapy can help.

Our team uses collagen peptides in our treatments for anti-aging to boost collagen production, which is responsible for the structure, strength, and support of your skin and other tissues. Collagen is a crucial protein your body needs, especially as you age.

Slowing bone loss

Collagen peptides may also slow down bone loss related to aging. Your bones are constantly breaking down and rebuilding, but as you age, you lose more bone than you make.

However, collagen peptide therapy may help slow bone loss and prevent injuries like fractures or conditions such as osteoporosis.

Faster wound healing

Collagen is a vital protein to your skin. Using collagen peptides speeds up the healing process by allowing collagen to break down easier and work quickly to improve your skin. As a result, peptide therapy is beneficial when it comes to wound healing.

Improved strength

Creatine and collagen peptides help build muscle strength, especially as you age. Pairing peptide therapy with a strength training routine can build muscle faster than simply working out.

Dr. Ficchi also uses peptide therapy to improve your skin's protective barrier. Collagen helps support your skin's structure, which helps protect it from damage, bacteria, and toxins you're around daily.

Can peptides help you?

If you're looking for a treatment option for aging that doesn't involve surgery or invasive procedures, peptide therapy may be just what you're searching for.

Dr. Ficchi evaluates your health and goals to determine what peptide therapy is best for you. He then customizes your treatment to help you achieve younger, healthier skin and improve your overall well-being.

If you're interested in learning more about our peptide treatments, call the office in Philadelphia today at 215-776-8821, or book an appointment online for a telehealth consultation today.