This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD Key Takeaways: Peptides are compounds made of amino acids linked by ...

A new underground industry has emerged where people are buying raw compounds for Ozempic, Botox, filler and skin-tightening treatments directly from Chinese suppliers — and injecting them at ...

Peptide injections are one of the latest health trends to go viral on social media. Proponents of these supplements (including wellness influencers and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.) believe ...

From “Wolverine Stacks” to “Vitality Protocols,” biohackers claim these peptide cocktails can heal injuries, boost energy, and reverse aging. Experts warn it may be riskier than it seems. Some ...

Skin-care ingredients are popular in cycles. There was the year when everything had hyaluronic acid in it, and another when niacinamide was all the rage. Now everything has peptides in it. For example ...

What Is C-Peptide? Why It’s Done How It’s Performed What’s Next The C-peptide test is a way of estimating how much of the hormone insulin your body creates. This test can help doctors determine what ...

Dr. Jesse Mills regularly sees men who want to improve something about their body. Mills, the director of the Men’s Clinic at UCLA Health, usually offers advice like diet, exercise — maybe physical ...

If you’ve been clued into the peptides conversation, you might also be wonder what the best peptide skin-care products can do for you. This “silent powerhouse” (there are, in fact, various types of ...

Short chains of amino acids promise big breakthroughs in the gym. We asked the experts whether peptide stacking lives up to the hype. If you’re looking to build muscle and strength, you probably ...

Between Jennifer Aniston’s long-documented love for her collagen peptides (she’s tried the injections), and Hailey Bieber’s fan-favorite Erewhon smoothie that is chock-full of collagen, it’s safe to ...

If there’s one ingredient stealing the spotlight this year, it’s peptides. Promising everything from firmer skin to thicker hair, they are now creeping into fitness and wellness routines, with claims ...