Types of peptides

Peptides used in pharmacology are substances obtained by genetic engineering from aminocarboxylic acids. They consist of interconnected amino acid residues. Depending on the amount of monomeric protein units, these preparations are divided into oligopeptides (10-50 amino acids) and polypeptides (over 50). In total, science knows more than one and a half thousand different compounds. Virtually all types of peptides are synthesized, studied and classified based on the effects produced.

Classification of peptides used in bodybuilding

Amino acid preparations, whose action is aimed at stimulating the production of its own (endogenous) hormones, are used to increase the volume of muscle mass and the burning of subcutaneous fat. In sports pharmacology, the classification of peptides is based on their bioregulatory ability. All products of this group, used in the practice of bodybuilding, are divided into structural and functional.

Structural peptides are biologically active compounds that split in the body to amino acids that go to the synthesis of their own protein, a building material from which new muscle fibers (myocytes) are subsequently formed. Typical representatives: hydrolysed isolate and whey protein concentrate.

Functional compounds are used by the body in its original form. They can enhance the production of growth hormone, accelerate metabolism, stimulate the burning of fatty deposits, etc.

It should be noted that peptide products are related to hormonal support products that can simultaneously perform several functions. And they can, in different people, with the same dosages, cause a different intensity in response. Therefore, a similar classification of peptides is considered very conditional. All functional compounds used in power sports are divided into ghrelin group products that create a peak GH emission immediately after administration, and hormone releasing hormones that preserve the natural production of somatropin.

Other types of peptides

In addition to preparations for muscle mass growth, stimulation of fat burning fat, increasing strength and endurance, other types of peptides have found application in sports pharmacology. These are tanning and libido enhancement products, products for improving concentration, stimulating brain activity and adapting to physical and mental stress, as well as amino acid compounds that normalize sleep and eliminate anxiety and aggression, often associated with the use of anabolic androgenic steroids.