Peptides are the latest and most rapidly advancing bioactive agents in Medicine today. Think of them as smaller versions of proteins. Many health products contain different peptides for many uses, such as their potential anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, neuro-cognitive enhancing, tissue healing, immune enhancing or muscle building properties.

By definition, a Peptide consists of two or more amino acids joined together. Typically, a peptide is a chain of 50 or fewer amino acids, while a protein is more than 50.

We like to think of Peptides as keys or switches that turn on or off specific processes in the body in order to improve or enhance the way your body works, help you to heal more quickly and to feel better.

Some commonly prescribed peptides function as hormones such as Insulin or Human Growth Hormone.  And it’s difficult to miss the ads on TV for some of the newer pharmacological peptides such as Victoza that regulate blood sugar, lower Hemoglobin A1c and can help you to lose weight and decrease your risk of heart disease.

All the peptides we prescribe are sterile for human use and prepared by a fully accredited compounding pharmacy especially for you.

Most peptides have to be injected using a tiny needle. Insulin is an example of this. A few peptides can be taken by mouth, nasal spray or applied topically as a cream.

Commonly used peptides that we use in our practice include:

AOD 9604 can aid in weight loss.

BCP-157 is used to heal tissue injury and the gut. It can aid in Nitrous Oxide production and help boost the immune system and can improve neuroinflammation.

Cerebrolysin helps improve brain function and decreases neuro-inflammation.

DSIP (Deep Sleep Inducing Peptide) is used to help you to sleep naturally, normalize blood pressure and alter pain perception.

Epithalon activates telomerase and stimulates the release of melatonin. It has been shown to delay aging increase lifespan. It can be helpful in cases of cancer and infection.

Follistatin can help build muscle.

GLP-1 is a powerful peptide to enhance cellular function in nearly every organ system and can prevent plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease.

Growth Hormone Secretagogues such as the combination CJC -1295/Ipamorelin which stimulate the natural release of Human Growth Hormone from your pituitary gland. These peptides restore and improve your overall energy level and well-being and can be part of an effective weight loss program.

LL-37 is used to fight difficult infections, help auto-immune disease, and wound healing,

MOTS-c helps to regulate mitochondrial energy and has important role in metabolism, weight loss, exercise capacity, longevity and can help prevent osteoporosis.

PEG-MGF stimulates muscle, increases endurance, boosts the immune system, lowers  and reduces body fat.

Selank is an immunomodulatory peptide that appears have nootropic and anxiolytic properties.

Semax aids in cognitive impairment, and optic nerve inflammation. It also serves as an immune booster.

Thymosin Alpha 1 is used to enhance the immune system and promote nerve growth.

Thymosin Beta 4 is used to enhance your cellular immunity, improve blood vessel growth, accelerate wound healing, decrease  and reduce oxidative stress. It can aid in neuroinflammation, help recovery after a heart attack and is generally anti-aging.