Peptide therapy is the targeted use of peptides to produce a specific therapeutic reaction in the body. Some peptides have been shown to assist with weight loss by stimulating the breakdown of visceral fat. They may also be utilized to reduce inflammation. Some peptides stimulate the production of human growth hormone and are utilized in anti-aging therapies or to increase muscle mass. The body uses these proteins or peptides as signaling molecules for cell-to-cell communication allowing the body to turn on certain cell functions to trigger specific positive effects.