Peptide therapy is the future of regenerative medicine and peptides are radically changing the lives of patients for the better everywhere.
With weight loss, increased libido, more muscle mass, and a better mood, there is no limit to what you can do.
What are peptides?
To begin, peptides occur naturally in the human body and are considered the building blocks of proteins. With more than 7,000 known peptides in humans alone, these chains of amino acids are known to regulate a wide range of biological functions and processes in our bodies and also provide a wide range of therapeutic applications.
Some of the many bodily functions peptides are involved in include:
- neurological activity;
- digestion;
- hormone release;
- cardiovascular;
- renal;
- respiratory;
- immune system function.
And that’s not all. Some peptides are even used to signal the production of proteins, while a named few actually function as hormones themselves. Furthermore, carrier peptides deliver nutrients where they are most required in the body, like the transportation of magnesium or copper to the skin for collagen production.
Here’s the problem: the number of peptides in our bodies tends to decrease in abundance and function with age.
Age, stress, and changes in diet can cause peptide production disruption, resulting in peptide degradation. Luckily, peptide supplements are a widely available option that can help offset this peptide disruption. Keep reading to learn more about peptide therapy.
Positive Effects of Peptide Therapy
People with different health and performance goals often consider therapeutic peptides, as they may be used for hormone replacement, medical weight loss, pain relief, and even anti-aging purposes.
Peptides are easily injected into the body, thereby delivering them directly into the bloodstream where they can circulate throughout the body. Some peptides can be injected under the skin, into muscle tissue, or near the site where the greatest effects can be seen (as an injured area).
Are peptides helpful for treating injuries?
Yes, they are!
As the production of hormones has become better understood, the field of peptide therapy has been able to uncover various functions and applications. Replacing regulatory peptides treats injuries and other health conditions:
Regulate hormones: largely managed by peptides, hormone production regulates many functions, especially healing capacity.
Increase amino acid concentrations: By delivering peptides to a targeted area, the concentration of amino acids increases in areas of concern.
Heal damaged cells: By introducing the regenerative peptide Thymosin Beta 4, or TB4, to damaged tissue can stimulate cell healing/migration, muscle generation, and hair regeneration.
While peptides have gained traction for their ability to heal localized regions, there are many other common uses and benefits of peptide injections. In this next section, learn what kinds of peptide therapies AgeRejuvenation offers for your health and wellness needs.
Which peptides do we offer?
AOD 9604 significantly improves pituitary function, speeds up metabolic function, and burns fat in the process.
BPC 157 has tremendous success in recovering injuries and wounds as well as success with treating periodontitis, liver/pancreas lesions, and GI tract problems.
Bremelanotide PT 141 improves sexual dysfunction symptoms for both men and women.
Thymosin Beta 4 promotes rapid recovery throughout the body and has potent anti-inflammatory properties.
CJC 1295 / Ipamorelin is actually a combination of two different peptides that mimic growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) and stimulate the pituitary gland to release human growth hormone (HGH). This peptide has a number of uses including better metabolic function, improved libido, and increased bone density.
Thymosin Beta 4 is known for angiogenesis (new blood vessel formation) and heals wounds and injuries quickly.
Common Peptide Treatments
Struggling with hormone balances, weight loss, sexual health, or pain? Now that you have more insights into the variety of peptide treatments available, learn more about what they can do for you personally.
Hormone Therapy
Peptides can deliver hormones directly into the bloodstream.
CJC 1295 / Ipamorelin is a great example, as it promotes memory retention, increased metabolism, and pain relief. By administering this peptide, the pituitary gland is stimulated to produce more of it naturally.
Weight Loss
Some peptides induce lipolysis, or the breakdown of fat cells, while also boosting metabolic functions and muscle-building capabilities.
CJC 1295 is a synthetically produced peptide (unlike other peptides), and yields significant results for boosting protein synthesis, thus promoting metabolic function.
AOD 9604, a peptide that helps combat obesity, burns fat by stimulating the pituitary gland and regulating metabolism. It can even inhibit the formation of fat in the body, while simultaneously benefiting bone health.
Sexual Health
PT-141, also known as Bremelanotide, is used as a safe and effective treatment to combat male and female sexual dysfunction without the need for prescription medications.
Sexual benefits derived from this peptide include increased sexual desire in men and women without an adverse effect on the vascular system, boosted sex drive, and increased energy. Results depend on the individual, however many women reportedly felt effects in as little as a few minutes, and lasting up to 72 hours following injection.
As of June 21, 2019, Bremelanotide PT-141 received approval by the FDA for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women under the brand name Vyleesi.
Anti-Aging
CJC 1295 is a synthetic form of GHRH ( growth hormone-releasing hormone) and can improve memory and energy while boosting the body’s metabolic function.
Aesthetic advantages include improved skin quality and tightness and reduction of frown lines, crow’s feet, hair regrowth, under-eye bags, wrinkles, and other signs of aging.
Another peptide, called Glutathione, is one of the most potent natural antioxidants existing in nature and combats oxidative stress from everyday environmental factors. When the body is protected from the “wear and tear” of oxidative stress, it is simultaneously protected from premature aging.
Pain Relief
While opioid-based therapies have many side effects and come with the risk of dependency, using endorphins (naturally occurring peptides) has great success when it comes to pain management. They naturally bind to receptor sites in the brain, alleviating discomfort due to acute or chronic pain.
Clinical studies have shown that Thymosin Beta-4 can provide drastic pain relief when injected into an injury site.
Our physicians are experienced with hormone replacement and peptide therapy. Bioidentical hormone replacements can help you reach your weight loss, sexual health, anti-aging, and other life goals.
Our clinics use an individualized approach when it comes to addressing the health and wellness of each patient. We believe that we can’t give you the proper treatment you need without first understanding the root cause of your symptoms. When it comes to our peptide therapy treatments, we dive deep into your overall health and offer you a personalized plan to put you on the path of wellness.
Please be sure to contact our team if you need to ask any questions within a free consultation.