A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Peptide Gummies on Markers of Inflammation, Physical Performance, and Recovery

Inclusion Criteria: * Be male or female. * Be aged 18-65. * Engages in structured physical activity ≥3 times per week, with each session lasting at least 30 minutes, over the past 3 months (e.g., running, gym/strength training, cycling, team sports, fitness classes). * Within the last 4 weeks, reports post-exercise musculoskeletal symptoms (aching, stiffness, or delayed recovery) at least once per week. * Willing to maintain current exercise routine throughout the 8-week study (no major changes in frequency, intensity, or new training programs). * Anyone who is generally healthy - does not live with any uncontrolled chronic disease. * If taking products or supplements that target muscle and joint health, has been consistently taking these for at least 3 months prior to starting the study, and is willing to maintain this routine for the study duration. * Willing to maintain the same diet and sleep schedule throughout the study duration. * Resides in the United States. Exclusion Criteria: * Anyone with pre-existing chronic conditions that would prevent participants from adhering to the protocol, including oncological and psychiatric disorders. * Use of specialized recovery modalities (e.g., cryotherapy, frequent sports massage, IV nutrition, high-dose recovery supplements) started within the past 8 weeks or expected to be initiated during the trial. * Acute illness or infection within 14 days prior to Baseline (e.g., fever, flu, COVID-19) or planned surgery during the study. * History of inflammatory or autoimmune conditions, including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ankylosing spondylitis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, or Grave's disease. * Use of systemic corticosteroids (such as prednisone) within past 8 weeks. * Recent intra-articular steroid injection within 12 weeks. * Anyone with any allergies or sensitivities to any of the study product ingredients. * Anyone who is a heavy drinker (i.e. 8 or more alcoholic drinks per week for women or 15 or more alcoholic drinks per week for men). * Any women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive (or who will be at any point during the study period). * Anyone with uncontrolled chronic diseases, including but not limited to hypertension (high blood pressure) and diabetes. * Anyone unwilling to follow the study protocol. * Anyone with nut sensitivity or allergy. * Anyone with a history of substance abuse. * Musculoskeletal injury within the past 8 weeks that required any type of modification in your exercise routine. * Planning on introducing any new products, prescription medications, or supplements that target muscle health, joint health, or exercise performance for the study duration. * Currently partaking in another research study or will be partaking in any other research study at any point during this study's duration. * Anyone with a history of hypotension. * Anyone who is currently taking antihypertensive medication.