

Peptides are one of the fastest-growing areas of wellness medicine, and "What are they, exactly?" is one of the most common questions I hear. Here's a simple guide to what peptides are, how peptide therapy works and where to start.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the same building blocks that make up proteins. Your body already makes thousands of them. They act as messengers that tell cells to do specific jobs, like repairing tissue, releasing hormones, managing inflammation and supporting metabolism.
Peptide therapy uses specific peptides to support those natural signaling processes in a targeted way. Most are given as small under-the-skin injections, and some come as nasal sprays. Because each peptide sends a fairly specific signal, a plan is built around your goals, whether that's recovery, sleep, energy, body composition or healthy aging.
You can browse these in the Performance, Healing and Recovery and Wellness and Longevity collections.
Safety depends on the peptide, where it comes from and who is guiding your care. Quality varies widely outside a medical setting. Every product in the Evolv shop is reviewed by a licensed telehealth provider and compounded at an NABP-accredited U.S. pharmacy. Read more in Are All Peptides Safe?
New to the Evolv at-home shop? Use code WELCOME15 for 15% off your first order at evolv.axentrahealth.com. Prefer to talk it through in person? Book a consultation at Evolv Wellness MedSpa, 2503 Elmira Street, Aurora, CO, or call 720-661-9024.
This article is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Prescription products require an online intake and approval by a licensed provider, and are dispensed by an NABP-accredited pharmacy. Availability varies by state. Individual results vary.
Lindsay Wilson, RN, Evolv Wellness MedSpa