What are peptides and how can they help me?

What is a peptide?

In scientific terms, a Peptide is a group of amino acids.

Groups of peptides bond together to form proteins. Proteins which are responsible for millions of functions in the body. You may be familiar with Peptides in cosmetics, promoting regeneration.

But what if you could use peptides internally to achieve healing, repair and regeneration from a huge variety of issues?

Well you can!

Easier than ever now, with some pretty amazing results! It may come as a surprise that peptides have actually been used in medicine for a very long time. For example, Insulin is a peptide that has been lifesaving for diabetics since the 1920’s. Since then, peptide formulations and use have grown exponentially.

What do you use peptides for?

The uses of peptides are countless. To start, many orthopedic surgeons use peptide injections to promote tissue repair and pain relief. Similar protocols can be used at home to decrease inflammation and promote healing. Many people use peptides to promote production of Human Growth Hormone (without the dangerous side effects of directly injecting HGH in to the body). HGH promotes muscle growth, fat loss, cognitive improvement and overall recovery and repair. These same combo’s help improve sleep issues greatly.

Peptides are increasingly being used to treat TBI, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, depression, anxiety, PTSD and as preventative treatment for overall brain health, pre and post surgical recovery. weight loss, training enhancement, energy, sleep and much more. Chronic issues such as Lyme, Epstein Barr symptoms, Fibromyalgia, Inflammatory conditions autoimmune conditions, Chronic fatigue, IBS, Chron’s, Colitis etc are seeing a big boost in treatment options with peptide use. These issues can be very difficult to find long term relief for.

People see specialist after specialist only to end up using medications with more side effects than helpful effects. Peptides that address immune function, Viral activity, inflammatory response and neurological function are plentiful and many people are finding relief from diseases they once thought were untreatable.

Sexual function is an area many people struggle with. Peptides can greatly enhance sexual pleasure improving sensitivity and desire. There are even peptides that will increase the melanocyte production in the skin to give you a tan! How do you use peptides? Peptides come in a variety of forms such as nasal sprays oral capsules and creams. The vast majority however come in injectable form as this is the most effective way to get peptides into the system.

Each peptide has it’s own dosing, schedule and length of use which is individualized to the person using them and the goals of the treatment.

Where can I get peptides?

It is very important to work with a reputable provider to learn about and obtain peptides. You can find anything for sale online these days, but where and how peptides are made is vital to the safety of use. A reputable provider will use a compounding pharmacy for preparation of peptides. Compounding pharmacies are regulated and mix each batch of peptides to a specific standard and dose. Once you and your provider decide which peptides would be best for you, they prescribe a course and monitor your progress during treatment. Lab tests may or may not be done prior to use to help determine a plan and monitor improvement.

Are Peptides Safe?

Peptide use is relatively safe but educated assessment and prescribing is key. Just like any medication, peptides can have risks, side effects and contraindications. For example, peptides that increase HGH need to be cycled so that receptors in the body are not negatively impacted. Contraindications exist for certain peptides. Again, it can not be stressed enough that one should always look for a provider who has knowledge and experience with peptide use and includes a comprehensive medical history intake.

What Now?

Overall, peptides are becoming a more viable treatment option for many different needs. People are searching for alternatives to pharmaceutical medications such as steroids, pain medication and prescriptions that seem to bring more side effects than improvement. Peptides offer powerful, long term healing and offer wellness and prevention options for those who want to live longer and better.

Why wait for things to go wrong when you can give your system the tools to prevent them from happening in the first place?

Contact us today to find out if there is a peptide out there for you!