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Peptide Therapy

The term "peptide" comes from the Greek word "to digest". Peptides are naturally occurring small chains of amino acids which are the building blocks of protein. They exist in the human body naturally and play critical roles in many biological processes like tissue repair, and hormone regulation. Peptide therapies date as far back as the early 20th century and by the 21st century the development of synthetic peptides expanded to address areas like metabolic health, tissue repair, weight loss and longevity. Some Peptides are FDA approved while others are for educational research purposes only not intended for human use and not intended to diagnose treat or cure disease. The information below is for educational purposes only

GLP-1

GLP-1 medications like semaglutide the key ingredient in Wegovy/Ozempic or GLP-1/GIP medications like tirzepatide the key ingredient in Zepbound/Mounjaro are very effective in their ability to control food noise hunger, and portions. These medications can provide substantial weight loss when combined with proper lifestyle modification including proper nutrition and exercise

Niagen/NAD+

NAD+ is a coenzyme found in every cell of your body. It plays a critical role in energy production, metabolism, and fat burning. Levels naturally decline with age, stress and poor lifestyle habits. Experimental research has suggested that supplementing NAD or its precursor Niagen may help you not only to feel more energized but help your body to perform better at every level.

BPC-157 is and experimental synthetic peptide. Animal studies only have suggested that it may accelerate the repair of tendons, ligaments and skeletal muscle by promoting (angiogenesis) new blood vessel growth. Some studies have indicated that it can modulate inflammatory pathways and be beneficial in inflammatory bowel or "leaky gut" syndrome as it remains remarkably stable in gastric juice.

TB-500 is also a synthetic peptide which identifies and targets areas of inflammation or damage. It acts to recruit cells to areas of injury.

The combination of both has been referred to as the Wolverine stack and has generated interest in online wellness forums

Tesamorelin is a synthetic peptide which acts as a growth hormone releasing hormone analog. It is sold under the brand name Egrifta and has been FDA approved to reduce (visceral) belly fat in people with HIV associated lipodystrophy. This peptide has been explored in anti aging and wellness for its benefits in body composition, visceral fat reduction and cognitive support