A healthy-functioning liver is crucial to overall health. Every day, a liver performs over 500 vital functions, such as filtering toxins, producing bile to allow for digestion, storing essential vitamins and minerals, and regulating blood sugar levels. A poorly functioning liver negatively affects other areas of the body. Millions of people globally are affected by […]
Several powerful drugs have been developed that can promote weight loss. These are peptides that target receptors in the body that control metabolism and behaviour. But how exactly are these drugs affecting body weight and why might this matter? This article will go over the importance of body composition over simply measuring body weight, the […]
Hunger suppression has become one of the most researched areas in metabolic health, and peptides are emerging as leading tools in weight loss. But can peptides suppress hunger? Peptides are naturally occurring chains of amino acids that act as signalling molecules in your body. They communicate with various receptors to influence everything from metabolism to […]
Skin typically responds to UV exposure by expressing melanin, the pigment responsible for the tanned look of skin. This is a natural and beneficial response, but not all people can produce adequate melanin or are particularly susceptible to UV damage, leading to an increased risk of damage and disease. This article will go over the […]
Struggling to get a decent night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Research shows that around 30-50% of adults don’t get the sleep they need, and the knock-on effects can be serious, from mood swings and brain fog to increased risk of heart problems and metabolic issues. There are numerous sleep aids on the market, from environment-enhancing […]
Most people associate oxytocin with bonding, as this is one of its roles which has been popularised by the media. Medical professionals might associate it with obstetrics, since it is widely used in this department. Although it does indeed affect bonding and can be used in obstetrics, it has effects that extend beyond what the […]
By now, we all know the largest organ of the human body is the skin, so our skin health should be as important as our general health. There are many ways that people look after their skin, from supplements and specific diets to creams and peptide-based serums. However, the use of some peptides in their […]
Mitochondria are commonly referred to as “the powerhouse of the cell”. This is because these organelles are responsible for producing ATP, the body’s currency of energy, through oxidative phosphorylation, and they have their own set of DNA that enables them to do this. Their role extends even further, to the regulation of calcium homeostasis, the […]
For too many, inflammation has become something to deal with daily, treating the pain and not the cause. Many treatments involve pain medication, massage, compression, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes, but often with little success. That’s why the benefits of KPV are so impressive; the science shows it provides a more natural solution to inflammation, […]
Growth hormone secretagogues (GHSs) are a class of compounds that stimulate the release of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. Growth hormone-releasing peptides (GHRP) 2 and 6 are both synthetic GHSs. They mimic the action of the endogenous GHS, ghrelin, and have allowed researchers to better study the consequences of receptor activation, as well […]
