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The internet loves peptide therapy. Is it really a miracle cure?

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While there are some benefits to peptide therapy for skincare, experts say they should not be the only skincare solution.

While there are some benefits to peptide therapy for skincare, experts say they should not be the only skincare solution.

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David Dodge

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NEW YORK – It seems as if everywhere you turn, celebrities and influencers are talking up peptides. Peptides can give you younger, brighter skin; help you build bigger muscles; let you live longer and heal faster.

Wonderful. Just one question: What exactly is a peptide?

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