All About Peptide Therapy
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Healing from illness or autoimmune disease requires taking a comprehensive approach. In fact, no single treatment plan fits all, which is why it’s important to research safe alternatives to find the right fit for you. Working with a health coach is a great way to find treatment options, and one method of healing that’s becoming increasingly popular is peptide therapy. You likely have questions regarding peptide therapy, so let’s get right to it.
What are peptides?
Peptides are short amino acid chains that signal to other cells and molecules what to do. Peptides link together to create a protein. These proteins act as messengers to communicate with cells and molecules to activate or turn off specific cellular functions in our body. Peptides live in every cell and tissue in our body. That’s a whole lot of peptides—roughly 7,000 to be specific.
Why are peptides important?
Because there are so many peptides in our body, there are a variety of key functions that involve peptides including preventing aging, obesity, osteoporosis, inflammatory diseases and more. Peptides also help with weight management, minimizing fat cells and body fat. Additionally, peptides prevent skin cancer by increasing melanin production in the skin. As you can see, peptides are play an important role in regulating our health.
What is peptide therapy?
Peptides work for a variety of cell functions, and peptide therapy harnesses them to generate targeted reactions within the body. There is peptide therapy for weight loss, to reduce inflammation, increase muscle mass, and foster anti-aging via production of the human growth hormone. Peptide therapy can be administered via injections, topical creams, nasal spray or oral supplements.
Who benefits from peptide therapy?
Peptide therapy helps a wide variety of people by regulating cell processes and functions in the body. Personally, I have used several forms of peptide therapy. People healing from Lyme disease or other autoimmune diseases benefit from peptide therapy. Also, those who suffer from chronic inflammation or degenerative diseases can include peptides in their comprehensive healing plan.
Types of peptide therapy
Here is a look at my experience with the following types of peptide therapy:
Thymus
Thymus has been a game changer in my recovery and staying in remission from Lyme. I continue to do a quarterly round of thymus to keep my immune system running top notch and love how it makes me feel. I have a whole post dedicated to it that you can learn all about it.
BPC-157
BPC 157 is a synthetic peptide used to treat intestinal issues including ulcers, inflammation and organ or joint damage. BPC 157 helps blood cells regenerate after damage caused by illness and can be administered orally or via injections.
CJC/Ipamorelin
These are peptides that stimulate the human growth hormone (hGC). CJC and Ipamorelin are molecules that release and secrete hGH, which is the growth hormone’s releasing hormone. It remains active in the body for prolonged periods of time in order to bind to proteins in the blood stream. The result is better sleep, the growth of lean muscles and reduction in fat.
PT 141
Bremelanotide PT 141 is peptide therapy for weight loss with the added advantage of an increased libido in women and men. It’s also an easy and convenient peptide as it’s a nasal spray.
Why choose peptide therapy?
These are just a few of the various types of peptide therapy. There are peptides for building muscle, testosterone, tissue growth, cognitive assistance via brain, mental and memory functions, and more. The great thing about peptide therapy is that there are multiple, targeted healing options tailored to each symptom or ailment.
This gives you the choice and control to advocate for your healing based on your symptoms and customize an effective and safe treatment plan. Of course, any time you implement a new method of treatment it is important to work closely with your health coach or medical professional to ensure you’re getting the best care possible.
