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Therapeutic peptides are short amino acid chains that act as biological signals in the body. The seven main categories are: GLP-1 receptor agonists, growth hormone secretagogues, antimicrobial peptides, tissue repair peptides, neuropeptides, peptide hormones, and peptide bioregulators. Each category acts through a distinct mechanism and targets a different physiological system, making category classification essential to understanding clinical use and evidence.

Peptides are not a supplement trend. They are the molecular messengers behind insulin secretion, appetite regulation, hormonal balance, and metabolic signalling. This clinical guide breaks down what they are, how they work in the body, how they differ from hormones, and which ones show up in your lab results — explained clearly for a non-clinical reader.