Unless you’re a chemist, a lab researcher, or some sort of health professional the term “peptide” probably sounds strange to you. The most information most people get on peptides comes from the Health & Science section of a daily newspaper or a write-up in a favorite sports magazine. Not much has been written about peptides, so unless you’re willing to spend a bit of time learning what they are and how they work, you won’t really know how valuable they are to the human body. You’re also likely to come across a lot of bad assumptions and misconceptions along the way.
Below, we’ve outlined the most common misconceptions about peptides and their uses:
Misconception #1: The primary purpose of all peptides is to enhance performance.
Not really. While some peptides are performance-enhancing, others are hormone-correcting. Peptides are found in every cell and tissue of the human body and perform a wide range of essential functions. Most often, peptides function as biologic messengers which direct the body to function as nature intended. For instance, hormone-correcting peptides resolve imbalances related to the effects of aging that can interfere with a person’s quality of life. When physiological and functional limitations of aging add up, it can raise the question of whether peptide enhancement is justifiable. In the sporting arena, enhancement could see older athletes competing head-to-head with opponents 10 to 15 years younger than them. Long years of training and experience definitely give older athletes the edge, but we can’t deny that hormones play a significant role in telling the body how to perform.
Misconception #2: Peptides can only benefit bodybuilders, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts.
This impression probably stems from the fact that peptides have only become popular so far among bodybuilders because of their ability to maximize physical performance. Those aiming for the perfect physique spend the most time researching and experimenting with a wide array of compounds to control their body dynamics, and peptides are among the more popular options. However, any person experiencing hormonal imbalances could also use peptides to correct the hormonal messages transmitted in the body. This is just one of the numerous benefits of peptides which MYOGENE peptides offer.
Misconception #3: The only way to administer peptides is via injections.
Because peptides are so often confused with anabolics, most people think peptides need to be injected. Because most bodybuilders aim for the quickest results, subcutaneous or intramuscular injections using a fine insulin syringe are their preferred method for administering peptides. However, peptides come in different presentations including transdermal creams and sublingual troches. Transdermal creams and sublingual tablets or lozenges are all easy to apply or take. They also turn out to be more cost-effective than traditional parenteral routes.
Misconception #4: Peptides are illegal.
In Australia, peptides are LEGAL as long as they come with a legitimate doctor’s prescription. In the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP), issued by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), peptides belong to the Schedule 4 (S4) category of prescription-only medicines that may be supplied in a hospital or purchased from a pharmacy with a prescription by an authorized medical or healthcare professional.
Misconception #5: Peptides are anabolics.
They are not. Peptides are actually small proteins that are often confused with anabolics because of the anabolic results they produce. These anabolic effects include fat loss, increased strength, and enhanced lean muscle mass, and they are what make peptides so highly sought after in the bodybuilding and fitness arenas. The human body uses short and small proteins like peptides for energy and as cellular building blocks. They behave much like hormones, traveling through the bloodstream to reach various tissue groups in the body. Studies have shown that peptides demonstrate far lesser associated risks and negative side effects than anabolics do.
Besides muscle and bodybuilding benefits, peptide therapies have demonstrated numerous advantages including enhanced cell growth, an immune system boost, better recuperation from injury, elevated metabolism, and improved sleep. These all go to show that, with proper use and administration, peptides are vital elements that can provide extraordinary benefits to the human body.
A full range of peptides is coming soon to MYOGENE!