Peptide production in the human body declines with age. To counter this, specific peptides can be replenished to maintain wellness and enhance performance. While peptide therapy has traditionally been used to treat illness, it has now expanded into the realm of preventive medicine. Peptides influence multiple pathways that can be targeted for repair, prevention, and enhancement of the human body. The therapy involves numerous different drugs with specific effects that are useful in treating and preventing a wide range of diseases.
Peptides are instrumental in treating specific conditions in the body and providing a wide range of benefits. They can direct good genes to turn on and bad genes to turn off. Peptides also play a crucial role in suppressing organ rejection after a transplant. However, their most significant contribution lies in their ability to boost the immune system. This has been immensely helpful in the treatment of a wide range of conditions, such as Lyme disease, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, recurrent cancer, scleroderma, HIV, chronic EBV, mold illness, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia.
If you have been wanting to try Peptide Therapy, call our Torrance, CA clinic at (424) 374-2800 or contact us online today. We offer telehealth services and virtual consultations for your convenience.
A peptide is a short chain of amino acids linked together. Peptides are found in all living cells, and the human body has over 7,000 known peptides.
Each peptide activates a specific function in the body. Therefore, there can be many different types of peptide therapy. The FDA has approved some peptides for medical purposes that are currently in use – like insulin. Peptide Therapy utilizes a variety of what are called peptide “factors” like PT-141, BPC-157, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, CJC-1295, IGF-1, LR3 and GHK-CU.
European physicians have been using these Peptides for many years, but in the U.S., Peptide Therapy is a still emerging science. That’s why it’s important to work with a physician who understands the science and is experienced in utilizing the right factors for your specific health needs.
Peptide Therapy is a revolutionary new approach that is used to combat the natural, gradual decline in our natural peptides over time. Because Peptide production in the human body declines as we age, replenishing specific peptides can be helpful in maintaining health and wellness. Peptide use in medicine has been mostly to treat illness or improve physical and mental performance. However, Peptide therapy has now moved into the preventive medicine arena.
Depending on the condition being addressed and the Peptide Therapy selected, the benefits may range from building muscle and losing fat to improving overall health and living longer. Because the benefits depend on the Peptides used, a tremendous array of benefits are possible, including:
Each Peptide offers its own unique benefits. That’s why it’s important to work with a Functional Medicine doctor who seeks to understand the underlying root causes of your health issues – so that therapies and treatments like Peptide Therapy can be fine-tuned to address your specific health needs.
Peptides treat specific conditions in the body, depending on the factors used. Some Peptides can direct good genes to turn on and bad genes to turn off. Other Peptides suppress organ rejection after a transplant. Because it also naturally reduces inflammation, the impact of Peptides on inflammatory conditions can be profound.
Because peptides are so useful in boosting the immune system, they have been enormously helpful in treating many conditions, Autoimmune diseases, in general, respond well to Peptide Therapy, as do a host of other medical conditions, including most chronic degenerative conditions. Some of these conditions that have been treated with Peptide Therapy include:
Here is a partial list of some of the factors widely used in Peptide Therapy. Dr. Goldstone will determine which factors are appropriate for you in addressing your health concerns and goals:
CJC-1295 stimulates the release of your body’s own growth hormones. Growth hormones in the human body decline precipitously after age 30. Because Peptides like CJC-1295 boost the body’s natural growth hormone production, they are now the treatment of choice for patients with insufficient growth hormone. They are not only a safer option but are more affordable than HGH Therapy.
IGF-1 LR3 can be used to increase metabolism, reduce weight and restore insulin sensitivity. One of the most popular Peptide factors for increasing muscle mass, it is primarily used to naturally increase the biological activity of IGF in the body.
Ipamorelin is known to increase human growth hormone, assist with weight loss, reduce water retention, increase collagen production and cell regeneration, as well as improve bone density. It can also repair joints and ligaments, increase muscle strength and speed healing and recovery. Enhanced cognitive function and energy are also seen.
Sermorelin optimizes your own growth hormone levels for improved body composition, physical performance and energy levels – increasing muscle mass and reducing fat. As a synthetic peptide that stimulates the pituitary gland to naturally produce more human growth hormone (HGH), avoiding the side effects of HGH therapy
DSIP (Delta Sleep Inducing Peptide) is a peptide that helps improve sleep, from problems falling asleep to difficulty staying asleep. Widely known as the “insomnia peptide,” it may also be helpful in managing stress and pain.
PT-141 addresses sexual challenges, both sexual function and libido for women and men experiencing a broad array of sexual health concerns.
GHK-CU, also known as the Copper Peptide, offers regenerative and collagen-stimulating properties that increase skin firmness, fullness and elasticity and support tissue remodeling.
BPC-157 increases blood flow and Type 1 Collagen to heal tissue that has experienced injury or degeneration, for improved wound healing and regeneration of your joints and muscle tissue. It is also used to treat stomach and intestinal conditions such as IBS or Leaky Gut.
Peptides don’t have to work alone. They can be blended. Combining Ipamorelin and CJC-1295, for example, has been known to improve metabolic function, muscle growth, healing and recovery simultaneously and rapidly.
In determining whether Peptide Therapy s the right choice for you, we aim to maximize your health and treat underlying causes of any illness or disease. We will explore the results of your physical exam, testing and medical and family history to consider all of your options and what course of treatment is best for you.
Peptide drugs are administered intradermally (below the skin) but can also be delivered as transdermal creams, nasal sprays, and oral tablets.
Peptides have been in use here for years and even longer in other countries with an excellent safety profile. Peptide therapy does not involve using anything foreign to the body. The treatment is very safe, with very few side effects, if any.
Peptides serve the same role as the naturally occurring Peptides found in the human body. They reduce the peptide deficiencies that occur with aging. Each Peptide offers its own unique benefits.
The number of treatments will vary depending on variousfactors. Both treatment type and duration are always assessed individually. Some effects will be felt almost immediately, while others will require more time. Medical monitoring is essential. We rely on regular consultation, especially if you begin to notice specific health issues, so that your condition can be evaluated and next steps can be taken in a timely manner.
Dr. Judi Goldstone is both a board-certified physician and an expert in anti-aging and weight loss. She is dedicated to helping men and women attain their best possible health using the most up-to-date, advanced medical approaches. After graduating cum laude from the University of California at Los Angeles, she went on to receive her medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, where she graduated at the top of her class. Dr. Goldstone is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and a member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. In 2005, she joined the American Academy of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine and now has a well-earned reputation for excellence in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and nutraceutical usage.
It’s essential to work with a Functional Medicine doctor who seeks to understand the underlying root causes of your health concerns – so that therapies and treatments like Peptide Therapy can be fine-tuned to address your specific health needs.
If you have been wanting to try Peptide Therapy, call our offices at (424) 374-2800 or contact us online today. We offer convenient telehealth services and virtual consultations for your convenience.
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