Peptides is a short name for peptide preparations that are used in bodybuilding as a supplement to increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance.
Peptides work by activating certain hormones in the body that help increase muscle growth levels and decrease recovery time after workouts. They can also increase energy levels and improve fat burning, which helps bodybuilders achieve desired results.
However, the use of peptides in bodybuilding can be associated with certain risks and side effects such as liver damage, hormone imbalance, allergic reactions, and bans in the sports community. Therefore, if you want to start using peptides in your workouts, it is important to consult with an experienced doctor or trainer to minimize the risks and maximize the potential benefits.
Benefits of peptides in bodybuilding
Many people have questions, why use new peptide substances when there is an artificial growth hormone? The answer is simple: peptide stimulants have several compelling advantages:
- peptides are significantly cheaper than growth hormones. The cost of a similar course will be several times lower;
- different mechanisms of action and half-lives allow you to manipulate the concentration curve to achieve an optimal anabolic response;
- different effects on hunger and metabolism, allowing you to favor one or another substance;
- at the moment, the production and distribution of peptides are not regulated by law, so they can be ordered online without fear;
- they degrade quickly and without a trace, so there is no fear of doping control.
Peptides, as well as classic growth hormones, can be easily checked for authenticity. To do this, it is enough to take tests for the level of somatotropin in the plasma after administration of the drug.
| Trade Name | International Name | Muscle Mass Gain | Strength Increase | Fat Burning | Side Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AICAR | AICAR (5-Aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleotide) | 3 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
| BPC-157 | Body Protection Compound-157 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| CJC-1295 DAC | CJC-1295 with DAC | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| GHRP-2 | Growth Hormone-Releasing Peptide-2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 |
| GHRP-6 | Growth Hormone-Releasing Peptide-6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| HGH Fragment | HGH Fragment 176-191 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| IGF-1 LR3 | Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 Long R3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
| MGF | Mechano Growth Factor | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| Melanotan-2 | Melanotan II | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| PEG-MGF | Pegylated Mechano Growth Factor | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 |
| TB-500 | Thymosin Beta-4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
