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The information below is for educational purposes only. Peptide therapies discussed here may not be authorized for all clinical uses in Canada. Only Health-Canada-approved peptide medications are prescribed at Bailey Health, and all treatments are offered within their approved indications. No therapeutic benefit is promised or implied.
Peptide therapy has quickly gained attention in longevity medicine, performance optimization, and integrative health — and for good reason. Peptides influence many of the body’s natural repair, growth, and signaling pathways. But with rising interest in peptide science comes misinformation, and patients often ask: What exactly are peptides, are they safe, and how are they used in medical care?
Below is a grounded, science-based overview to help you understand peptide therapy as it becomes part of Bailey Health’s available suite of integrative services.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the same building blocks that form proteins. While proteins can be made of hundreds or even thousands of amino acids, peptides typically contain between 2–50 amino acids, making them smaller and easier for the body to use.
Your body naturally produces peptides every day to help regulate processes like sleep, immune function, tissue repair, collagen formation, and hormone signaling. Some peptide medications approved by Health Canada act through these pathways. Other peptides discussed in research may have similar mechanisms, though they are not authorized for routine clinical use.
Peptides have been studied for decades, beginning with early hormone research in the 1920s. Insulin — one of the very first peptide-based therapies — became FDA-approved in 1923. Since then:
In modern integrative medicine, peptide science is an area of active research. Any decision to use a peptide medication is based on your clinical context and Health Canada guidelines. Individualized oversight and clinical guidance are essential.
Peptides act as cellular messengers. When introduced into the body, they can:
Peptides bind to specific receptors on the surface of cells, telling those cells to activate certain pathways. These signals may relate to growth, repair, inflammation control, or metabolic activity.
Some peptides are being studied in clinical and preclinical settings for their potential to support collagen formation, muscle recovery, and skin healing by guiding the body’s own repair processes.
Other peptide research is ongoing to better understand how they interact with hormone-producing glands or metabolic pathways, which could help support energy, strength, or cognitive performance, depending on the specific peptide and its mechanism.
Peptides in general biology play key roles in signaling, repair, and metabolic regulation, which has been well documented in peer-reviewed literature. Because peptides work with the body instead of overriding it, they tend to have targeted, physiologic effects.
Myth: Peptides are steroids.
Fact: Peptides are not steroids. They don’t mimic testosterone or anabolic hormones. They work through cell-signaling pathways, not hormone replacement.
Myth: Peptides guarantee rapid results.
Fact: Some peptide medications interact with physiological pathways; however, individual responses vary and no outcome can be guaranteed. Effects are gradual, variable, and depend on consistency, lifestyle, and the type of peptide used.
Myth: All peptides are the same.
Fact: There are hundreds of peptides with very different roles — some influence collagen, some influence metabolism, and others support recovery or cellular signaling.
Myth: All peptides are FDA-approved.
Fact: Only certain peptide medications are FDA-approved. Many others are considered research compounds and must be used cautiously under professional supervision.
Myth: Peptide therapy works alone.
Fact: Peptides work best as part of a comprehensive health strategy, including nutrition, sleep, hormone balance, and stress management.
As peptide therapy becomes more mainstream, so does the need for thoughtful, medically guided care. At Bailey Health:
Our focus is always the same: personalized medicine that supports long-term wellness, not short-term trends.
Bailey Health now offers clinically guided peptide therapy as part of our personalized wellness programs. If you’re curious about whether peptides can support your health goals, your care team is here to help you understand the options — safely and clearly.
Book a private consultation with us to learn more about personalized testing, peptide therapy, and integrative wellness.
Peptide-related information provided here is educational only. Any peptide recommended or prescribed at Bailey Health must be authorized by Health Canada and used strictly within approved indications. Research-use peptides or unlicensed compounds are not dispensed or promoted by our clinic. Treatment decisions are made using CPSBC and Health Canada guidelines.
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Holistic Health & Wellness
Women’s Health
Men’s Health
Mental Acuity & Aging
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
