India, March 16 -- Peptides are short-chain amino acids, which are known to be the building blocks of proteins. They are obtained naturally from foods that are rich in protein, and can also be taken in the form of supplements. However, since peptides are of various types, it is important to pick the right ones while deciding on supplements.

Taking to Instagram on March 16, Dr Vassily Eliopoulos, a longevity expert trained at Cornell University and co-founder and chief medical officer of Longevity Health, shared three peptides that he said work best for healing, longevity and providing energy.

While clarifying that peptides are not miracle nutrients, Dr Vass shared that "they are one of the most powerful tools we use in longevity medicin...