According to many supplement brands and influencers lately, peptides are being marketed as the next big thing for fat loss, recovery, and anti-aging. In this Health Lab article, Michigan pharmacologist Jorge Ruas explains what peptides actually do in the body, why drugs like GLP-1 medications work differently, and what consumers should know before buying into the growing peptide trend.
Supplementing With Peptides: Good for Extra Pep or a Needless Step?
May 20, 2026
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Read time: <5 mins
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