Some common conditions treated with peptide therapies include chronic inflammation, infections, gastrointestinal issues, injuries, neurological disorders, aesthetic concerns, sexual health concerns, and metabolic disorders. More research is still needed, but these peptide compounds hold great promise for many hard-to-treat diseases. "The emerging field of peptide therapeutics offers hope for targeting cellular mechanisms not otherwise amenable to small molecules or other drugs," notes Dr. Mark Johnson, a specialist in Altamonte Springs.