Wellness: Nutrition

What are peptides? Peptides are short chains of amino acids, usually consisting of 2-50 amino acids. Proteins are also built from amino acids, but they contain much more of them. Peptides are easier for the body to absorb in comparison with proteins because they are smaller and thus faster broken down than proteins. In addition, […]

Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins in the human body. It is mainly responsible for maintaining the health of connective tissue and the skin’s mechanical properties. In addition, collagen is an essential component of the extracellular matrix (ECM). It is necessary for its strength, regulation, and regeneration. Collagen makes up 65-80% of our […]

Antimicrobial peptides definition Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are short and typically positively charged peptides that can be found in various organisms, from microorganisms to humans. They are also known as host defense peptides. Some antimicrobial peptides are able to kill microbes directly, while others indirectly modify the defense system of the host. Because of the rapid […]