Peptides are short chains of amino acids — the building blocks of proteins. Your body produces thousands of them naturally. They act as signaling molecules, telling your cells what to do: produce collagen, repair tissue, release growth hormone, reduce inflammation.
The problem is that production of many key peptides declines with age. Peptide therapy supplements the ones your body is producing less of.
How It Works
When you take a supplemental peptide, it enters your bloodstream and binds to the same receptors your natural peptides use. Your cells can't tell the difference — they respond to the signal the same way they always have.
This is fundamentally different from taking a drug that forces a biological response. Peptides work with your biology, not against it.
What Peptides Are Available
At Derive, we offer 65 peptide protocols across eight categories:
- Skin & Anti-Aging: — GHK-Cu, GLOW Blend, KPV
- Recovery & Healing: — BPC-157, TB-500
- Performance: — CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, AOD-9604, MOTS-C
- Immune & Cognitive: — Thymosin Alpha-1, Selank, Semax
- Weight Loss: — Semaglutide, Tirzepatide
What to Expect
Most peptides take 2-4 weeks before you notice changes. Some, like Selank (for anxiety), can work within days. Others, like GHK-Cu (for collagen), take 6-8 weeks for visible results.
The key is consistency. Peptides work best when taken on a regular schedule over a protocol period (typically 8-12 weeks).
How to Get Started
- Take our quiz — 2 minutes, matches you with the right protocols
- Our care team reviews your profile — a real person, not an algorithm
- Your protocol ships monthly — with a dosing guide and supplies
- Track your progress — daily check-ins and protocol education in your dashboard
No account required to purchase. HSA/FSA eligible. Ships free. From $69/month.