What Is a Peptide?

At Reform Wellness, peptides are used to support the body’s natural ability to heal, repair, and regulate itself.Peptides are short chains of amino acids that occur naturally in the human body. They act as biological messengers, helping cells communicate and coordinate essential functions such as healing, metabolism, energy production, and tissue repair.Peptides are:•Naturally produced by the body•Used for cell-to-cell signalling•Not hormones•Not steroidsRather than overriding the body, peptides work by supporting existing biological processes.

How Peptides Work (In Simple Terms)

Your body relies on constant communication between cells.Over time, factors such as stress, aging, inflammation, poor sleep, and injury can weaken these signals. Peptide support helps restore and strengthen cellular communication, allowing the body to function more efficiently.Peptides do not force change — they support what the body is already designed to do.

Why Peptides Are Often Misunderstood

Peptides are sometimes confused with steroids due to their injectable form and association with fitness culture. Clinically, peptides function very differently.Most peptides do not build muscle and are not performance-enhancing drugs. They are commonly used to support:•Recovery and healing•Metabolic health•Inflammation regulation•Cellular repair•Energy production

Why Use Peptides If the Body Makes Them?

While the body naturally produces peptides, modern lifestyles can reduce their effectiveness. Peptide support is used to enhance natural signalling, promote recovery, and support long-term cellular health.Peptides do not replace hormones.They work by supporting the body’s natural messaging systems.

Why Delivery Method Matters

Peptides are delicate signalling molecules. When taken orally, many are broken down by digestive enzymes before they can be fully absorbed and utilised by the body.

For this reason, peptides used in clinical and research settings are most commonly administered via injection. This allows the peptide to enter the bloodstream intact and interact with its intended biological pathways.

Injectable delivery supports:

• Greater bioavailability
• More accurate dosing
• Consistency in outcomes

This approach reflects how peptides are most widely studied and applied in scientific and clinical contexts.

Our formulations are selected with bioavailability, dosage integrity, and long-term wellness outcomes in mind.