Peptides are short chains of amino acids, typically defined as having fewer than 50 links in the chain. While both peptides and proteins are built from amino acids, peptides are much smaller and more agile. This smaller molecular size allows them to act as signalling molecules that can easily penetrate tissues and attach to specific cell receptors to “unlock” biological functions.

Are peptides the same as steroids or hormones?

No. While some peptides can stimulate the natural production of hormones (such as Growth Hormone), they are not hormones themselves. Unlike anabolic steroids, which take over a system and can shut down the body’s natural production, peptides generally work as secretagogues or modulators. They “nudge” the body to optimize its own natural processes rather than overriding them.

What’s your refund policy?

All products are fully refundable if they are not constituted and the sealed cap has not been broken.

How do peptides “know” where to go in the body?

Peptides operate on a “lock and key” mechanism. Each peptide is structurally designed to bind only to a specific receptor on a target cell. For example, a collagen-stimulating peptide will ignore a fat cell but perfectly fit the receptor on a fibroblast (skin cell). This high level of specificity allows for precise results with a significantly lower risk of “off-target” side effects compared to traditional systemic drugs.

Why can’t most peptides be taken as a simple pill?

Because peptides are made of amino acids, the human digestive system often views them as food. If swallowed in a standard capsule, the stomach’s enzymes and acids would break the peptide chain down into basic nutrients before it could reach the bloodstream. To maintain their structural integrity and “message,” most peptides are administered via subcutaneous injection, nasal spray, or specialized stable oral formulations (like BPC-157).

How do you do your research?

Our current research question is: What is the impact of different buffer solutions and pH levels on the structural stability and aggregation behaviour of a specific peptide candidate (e.g., peptide sequence ABC-123) over an extended period

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Email: shop@summitpeptidesupply.com

Phone: 672-868-2570

PO Box 227 – Columbia Square, New Westminster, BC V3M 6P2