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PEPTIDE THERAPY

The pituitary gland produces less human growth hormone every year, causing our mortal bodies to age and break down. By the time we’re in our 40s, our HGH levels are less than 50%, and before long, we have to deal with uncomfortable and unwanted changes in our health, such as fatigue and muscle deterioration. Peptide therapy is a new and innovative form of hormone replacement therapy that utilizes peptide hormones to help restore muscle mass and stimulate the body’s production of human growth hormones. With peptides, aging adults can improve energy, increase strength, and help accelerate their recovery time after exercise. Peptide therapy also offers several benefits, including increased sex drive, improved mood, and a reduction in weight. Thanks to the regenerative properties of peptides therapy, adults can not only slow down the aging process, but they can restore their youthful exuberance and improve their health.

WHAT ARE PEPTIDES?

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Peptides are short molecular chains of amino acids that make up the building blocks of the body’s proteins. These peptide chains typically contain anywhere from 2 to 50 amino acids and can be found within larger protein chains carrying 100 amino acids or more.

Due to their small size, peptides usually are easier to break down than proteins and can be easily absorbed by the skin or internal organs to spread through the bloodstream more efficiently. As peptides move through your system, they send signals or messages to the body to begin the process of healing or production of melanin to help protect your skin from damage. Peptides can also work as hormones to regulate your immune system and other aspects of your body.

Peptide hormones function as messengers that allow your cells to communicate with each other. And just like other molecular compounds in the body, many types of peptides are responsible for controlling a wide range of bodily functions.For example, healing peptides like collagen send signals to the skin to produce new cells to repair damaged skin and retain its youthfulness. Likewise, a peptide hormone like insulin regulates your blood glucose level, whereas the peptide hormone known as ghrelin helps control your appetite.

Peptides are naturally occurring parts of our bodies and are part of your basic diet. So you can normally find peptides in plants, animals, and other sources of protein, including:

  • Eggs

  • Beans

  • Soy

  • Oats

However, although you can find peptides in everyday foods, it doesn’t hurt to incorporate more peptides into your body to help improve and maintain your functionality and appearance. Thanks to modern science, there are now numerous enhancements in peptide treatment that can help optimize your overall health and well-being.

HOW PEPTIDES WORK ?

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Peptides bind themselves to specific receptors in the membrane of related cells and function only when a signal is sent to the receptor to activate. The peptide is then sent to the parts of your body that need repair and begins to heal or strengthen the area.

For example, accidentally cutting your hand will immediately prompt signals to send collagen peptides to the damaged area via the receptors to begin healing the wound. After a few weeks, your hand is completely healed without any visible signs of damage.

However, the process is quite different with peptide hormones. Peptide hormones typically remain housed in the glands and other organs (such as the stomach and the brain) to send messages from one organ to another. They act as a base of operations for many of the signals sent throughout the body.

With peptides becoming increasingly popular for their cosmetic ability to reduce the signs of aging, many over-the-counter products utilize peptides with the promise to produce “younger, smoother skin.” Of course, many people look at these products and wonder, “do peptides really work?”

Although results may vary depending on the case, peptide therapy has proven to be very effective in helping aging adults reverse the aging process. However, the older you get, the more likely your body may respond differently to the introduction of peptide medication. As men over the age of 40 consider incorporating peptide treatment into their lifestyle, they usually ask:

“Is peptide therapy safe for me to use?”

The answer is yes. Several treatment plans at LifeLAB provide safe and effective ways to utilize peptides for men. To find out more, call us at (720) 310-8144 or visit us online.

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PEPTIDE THERAPY?

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Many healthy adults over the age of 30 find that there are several benefits to taking peptides, which include:

  • Decreased joint and muscle pain

  • Accelerated healing

  • Increased energy and strength

  • Improved muscle mass

  • Enhanced sexual stimulation and performance

  • Improved cognitive thinking and memory retention

At LifeLAB, our wonderful staff of doctors can help you reap the benefits of peptide therapy and guide you to a healthier lifestyle with comprehensive wellness plans personalized to suit your needs. We combine hormone replacement therapy with an exercise and diet regimen that can effectively help you achieve an optimal state of health and overall wellness.

With hormone replacement clinics all over the United States, LifeLAB can provide you with consultation and treatment anywhere in the country. If you’re considering peptide therapy or other forms of hormone replacement treatment, then please call (720) 310-8144 or visit us online to find a LifeLAB hormone replacement clinic near you.

HOW PEPTIDES WORK ?

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Because naturally occurring peptides are normally broken down as food, the human body typically can't fully absorb synthetic peptides through the intestine to utilize their beneficial properties.

To ensure your body can draw out the full potential of these peptides and receive the best results, peptide therapy is usually administered through subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous injection. With these injections, peptides are introduced directly into the bloodstream, where they can effectively attach themselves to receptors and send signals throughout the rest of the body.