Peptides have gained popularity over the past few years, most notably with the advent of glucagon-like-peptide (GLP-1) receptor-related medications dominating much of the weight loss industry. While the general public has just recently caught onto the term, peptides have been used in conventional medicine since the early 20th century. The isolation of insulin in the 1920s, for example, was the first known application of a single peptide to support a health condition (diabetes in this case). Since then, peptides have been used in the research and development of many modern-day pharmaceutical advancements we see today.
Outside of the conventional pharmaceutical realm, the field of functional medicine has explored the utilization of peptides to support various aspects of health including inflammation, gut health, anti-aging, tissue repair, brain optimization, and general chronic disease management.
Peptides themselves are small molecules (amino acids) that act as the master messenger for many functions of the body, including hormone production, immune system function, inflammation control, and tissue repair. The body naturally produces close to 7,000 different types of peptides, each of which serve specific functions. If the body is not producing enough of a certain type of peptide, the function tied to that peptide will not perform optimally. Restoring the body’s supply of a targeted peptide can help support and optimize a functional pathway. Peptide Therapy, therefore, has become a powerful new tool to address the root cause of many health issues by supplementing specific peptides in the body to return important processes to optimal functioning.
Take the aforementioned GLP-1 reference, for example. Recently developed medications help supplement the body with semaglutide, a synthetic peptide that mimics the naturally occurring GLP-1 peptide responsible for regulating blood sugar and appetite. By enhancing the body’s natural insulin and glucagon release signaling pathway, diabetes management and weight loss efforts can be more directly supported.
What else can Peptide Therapy help support?
Peptide Therapy can be used to support many facets of overall health in addition to appetite regulation. Peptides can aid in anti-aging, including collagen production, skin elasticity, and skin regeneration. Certain peptides can also support the balance of hormones in the body that are linked to fertility in women and testosterone regulation in men and women, and other hormones that promote sexual health. Athletic performance can also be enhanced using peptides that promote growth hormone and protein synthesis.
Certain peptides can help repair tissue and accelerate wound healing, manage pain, and heal tendons and ligaments in some cases. Peptides therapy can enhance brain health and support attention deficit, as well as offer inflammation control, immune system benefits, and much more. Depending on the type of peptide and the patient, peptides can be administered topically, orally, subcutaneously, or via injection.
What makes Essential Health – Bozeman’s Peptide Therapy program unique?
Not all peptide services are considered safe and effective. It is important to pay close attention to sourcing, provider certification, and dosing recommendations, as if any of these factors are in question, it can lead to unwanted or even dangerous outcomes. Our Peptide Therapy programs are safe, effective, personalized, and closely monitored by our experts. We source peptides from fully vetted compounding pharmacies with the highest quality standards. Our providers in Bozeman are fully certified in Peptide Therapy protocols and adhere to strict industry standards dictated by the highest governing bodies in functional medicine.
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Please note, some Peptide Therapy protocols have not been fully evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information on this page is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Programs and pricing may vary by location.