Evidence supporting the use of: Tripeptide (unspecified)
For the health condition: Convalescence

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Tripeptides, which are small chains of three amino acids, have been studied for their potential role in supporting recovery during convalescence, primarily due to their nutritional and bioactive properties. Scientific literature indicates that protein hydrolysates, which include tripeptides and other short peptides, can enhance protein absorption and support muscle protein synthesis—important factors during recovery from illness or surgery. Some clinical studies have demonstrated that supplementation with protein hydrolysates or specific tripeptides can improve nitrogen balance, promote wound healing, and support immune function in hospitalized or convalescing patients. For example, oral or enteral nutritional formulations containing peptides are sometimes used in medical nutrition therapy for patients with compromised digestion or absorption.

However, the evidence is moderate in quality and often not specific to tripeptides alone, but rather to mixtures of di- and tripeptides or broader peptide-rich hydrolysates. There is a lack of large, high-quality randomized controlled trials focusing solely on isolated tripeptides for convalescence in humans. Most conclusions are extrapolated from general knowledge of protein and peptide metabolism, and from smaller or non-specific studies. Therefore, while there is a reasonable scientific rationale for their use, the direct clinical evidence supporting tripeptides themselves as a treatment for convalescence is limited, justifying a moderate evidence rating.

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Other health conditions supported by tripeptide (unspecified)

Athletic and Exercise Aids
Body Building
Convalescence
Surgery (healing from)

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