Anti-aging peptide therapy involves using specific peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, to help slow down aspects of aging and promote longevity. There are many different peptides being researched and used for anti-aging purposes. Some of the most common include:
- Growth hormone-releasing peptides like sermorelin and ipamorelin which help stimulate the body's natural growth hormone production. Growth hormone helps maintain muscle mass and strength, bone density, skin thickness, and more as we age.
- Epithalon - This peptide has been shown to help regulate and restore circadian rhythms and pineal gland function. Disruptions in normal circadian rhythms are believed to contribute to accelerated aging.
- Thymosin beta-4 - This peptide promotes healing, tissue regeneration, and new blood vessel growth. Keeping tissues healed and replenished with blood flow is important to maintaining a more youthful state as we age.
There are also certain anti-aging
peptide "stacks" - combinations of peptides taken together because they work synergistically to enhance results. One popular anti-aging stack combines sermorelin, ipamorelin, and epithalon.
Some of the potential effects and benefits of anti-aging peptide therapy include:
- Increased muscle mass and decreased body fat
- Enhanced injury healing and tissue repair
- Improved skin elasticity and wrinkle reduction
- Increased bone mineral density helping prevent osteoporosis
- Boosted energy levels and endurance
- Improved mood and cognitive function
- Strengthened immune system function
- Better quality sleep
- Optimized hormone and cellular function
The specific peptides, dosing protocols, and cycles are customized by age and each patient's health status. Most anti-aging peptides need to be injected, though some compounded nasal sprays are also becoming available. Injections can be done at home after proper instruction.
There are minor risks like injection site reaction or temporary dizziness/flushing with some peptides. But overall
these therapies are considered extremely safe with little to no side effects when properly dosed and administered.
Seeing an anti-aging or
regenerative medicine doctor who specializes in peptide therapies and individualized treatment plans is recommended for best results.
At New Beginnings HRT Clinic() our physicians have over 20 years experience prescribing peptides and help patients achieve impressive anti-aging and performance benefits. Contact us today for your free consultation!
The cost can range widely, but is coming down with growth in popularity. Anti-aging peptide treatments often start around
$150-300 per month. Given the multitude of benefits for vitality and longevity, consistent peptide treatment is very cost effective compared to expenses later in life for long term care and declining health issues.
In summary, anti-aging peptide therapy utilizes cutting edge scientific research to activate our body's own repair and renewal systems. Peptides help restore more youthful functioning on a cellular level which can lead to impressive health and aesthetic improvements. By beginning personalized preventative treatments earlier, patients today have an opportunity to proactively slow aging decline and extend peak performance years. Anti-aging peptide therapy is growing very quickly for good reason - it delivers real world results you can see and feel.
