Peptide therapy refers to the use of specific peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, to promote health and wellbeing. Peptides used in therapy for testosterone focus on stimulating natural testosterone production rather than introducing external testosterone. This makes peptide therapy a more physiologic approach compared to traditional testosterone replacement.
Some key points about peptide therapy for testosterone:
- Peptides used include GHRP, Ipamorelin, and CJC-1295. These stimulate the pituitary gland to release growth hormone and downstream hormones.
- By promoting natural hormone production, peptides avoid the suppressive effects on the hormonal axis that happens with traditional testosterone therapy. This maintains the body's endogenous hormone production.
- Potential benefits include building muscle, increasing energy and libido, enhancing cognition, improving sleep, reducing inflammation and visceral fat, and more.
- Peptides can be taken through subcutaneous injections, making administration easy. Frequency is often just a few times per week.
The suggested peptides work via the following mechanisms:
- GHRP (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptides)
- Stimulate the pituitary gland to release stores of the body’s natural growth hormone
- Growth hormone has downstream effects on increasing testosterone and IGF-1
- Ipamorelin
- Selective growth hormone secretagogue to avoid increasing cortisol and progesterone
- Has similar testosterone benefits as GHRP but more selective
- CJC-1295
- Long-acting growth hormone releasing hormone
- Effects can last up to 2 weeks from a single dose
- Heightens overall hormonal axis function
Balancing hormones through natural pathways avoids the common issues with traditional testosterone replacement:
- Exogenous testosterone therapy can signal the body to stop natural testosterone production, leading to dependence on external hormones
- ART introduces ups and downs in hormones based on timing of doses
- Testosterone gels/patches can be transferred through skin contact raising issues for partners and children
Instead, peptide therapy works gently with the body’s intrinsic systems toward
reactivation, repair, and balance. This leads to an array of wellness benefits:
- ☑️ Increased muscle mass and strength through stimulation of testosterone
- ☑️ More energy to get through your day without fatigue
- ☑️ Improved libido and sexual function through normalized testosterone levels
- ☑️ Enhanced mood and motivation by balancing neurotransmitters like serotonin
- ☑️ Better sleep by coordinating hormone release cycles
- ☑️ Reduced anxiety and brain fog through regulation of the HPA axis
- ☑️ Weight/fat loss through increased lipolysis and thermogenesis
- ☑️ Anti-aging benefits via cell rejuvenation pathways
As we age, hormonal decline is an inevitable process. But peptide therapy can help slow or reverse this, bringing back optimal hormonal levels. Most patients find peptides restore energy, mental clarity,
lean muscle mass, injury recovery,
endurance, and more benefits.
If struggling with low testosterone,
New Beginnings HRT Clinic offers cutting edge peptide protocols personalized to your needs and health goals. Our expert physicians evaluate your hormone balance and create tailored regimens using peptides, nutrition plans, and lifestyle changes. As leaders in bioidentical hormones and peptide therapy, New Beginnings HRT Clinic can get your vitality back on track.
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