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Peptides

What are Peptides?

The name “peptide” simply means “protein” or a “chain of amino acids”. For our purposes Peptides are a newer class of medication that are usually mimicking a substance already found in our bodies. These substances can be hormones, enzymes, and other signaling molecules. These proteins in our body perform very specific beneficial functions. Peptides are a smaller or similar version of these natural substances in your body and are concentrated to stimulate the effect that we are looking for. There are also some Peptides which are synthetic or derived from non-human origins.

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What are peptides used for:

There seems to be a Peptide for almost anything these days. The market for this class of medication is extremely large and includes such things as semaglutide, BPC 157 and sermorelin. There are also many other peptides that perform many other functions.  Here are some of the common Peptides used in Anti-Aging medicine:

BPC-157:  Regenerative Healing Peptide

BPC-157 is one of the most popular peptide. It was originally discovered as a protein secreted from stomach fluid and was believed to help heal the stomach lining.  However, further research revealed that BPC-157 has powerful regenerative properties outside of the GI tract. 

For example, BPC 157 can stimulate your natural stem cell activity, promoting healing in the muscles and joints. It has been widely used in regenerative medicine for tissue repair and recovery from injuries.

Growth Hormone Stimulators:

Another category of Peptides includes growth hormone stimulators, such as Sermorelin. These peptides mimic a hormone in your body which signals your brain to release natural growth hormone.  

As children we have the highest levels of growth hormone in our body.  This is why our bodies get bigger and mature during childhood and into early adulthood.  It’s also the reason that when you got injured as a child, you recovered quickly and were able to go right back to activities.  After the age of 25, our natural growth hormone levels decline rapidly and bottom out by the time we hit our 40’s, which is why we deal with chronic and long-term injuries when we are older.  

It is for this reason that increasing growth hormone levels is a crucial part of regenerative medicine and healing from injuries.  It is important to do this in a safe way because too much growth hormone can be very bad for your health.  Unlike synthetic growth hormone injections, these Peptides stimulate your body to release its own natural growth hormone, making them a safer option.

Why Use Peptides?

Peptides offer a controlled, natural way to boost specific functions in your body, from tissue regeneration to improving growth hormone levels.  Here’s why they are gaining popularity:

  • Regenerative effects:  Peptides like BPC-157 are known for their regenerative and healing effects, particularly on muscles, joints, and connective tissues.
  • Natural Growth Hormone Stimulation:  Growth hormone stimulators like sermorelin offer a natural way to increase growth hormone without the risks of synthetic growth hormone treatments.
  • Targeted Benefits:  Because peptides mimic the body’s natural proteins, they can target specific needs, like injury recovery or muscle regeneration.
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Meet Dr. Nick Sadeghi

“The mission of my Regenerative Clinic is to help you feel better, look better, and
maximize your lifespan – feeling as youthful, healthy and active as possible, for as long
as possible.”

If you’re over 35 and feeling tired, gaining weight, losing motivation, struggling in the
gym or watching your libido disappear – you’re not crazy. You’re not weak. And you’re
definitely not alone.

I felt it too.

Using the latest in advanced regenerative and longevity medicine, my practice aims
to treat injuries and roll back time. Our core treatments optimizing natural
processes that occur in our bodies with Hormone Replacement, NAD, Stem Cell
Therapy, Platelet-Rich-Plasma, Peptides, Tenex and other modern treatments.

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FDA Regulation of Peptides:

It’s important to know that peptide treatments are heavily regulated by the FDA, and not all peptides available as prescribed medications. Therefore, it is crucial to work with a qualified physician who is experienced in peptide treatments.  They can ensure that you receive the correct and safe treatments tailored to your specific needs.

Conclusion:

Peptides represent a promising area in regenerative medicine. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking to support your body’s natural processes, peptides can be a powerful tool. Just make sure to work with a knowledgeable physician to ensure you’re getting safe, effective, and FDA-approved treatments.