Peptide therapy involves the use of peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, to promote health, wellness and vitality. Peptides occur naturally in the body and play important roles in cellular communication and regulation. With aging or illness, peptide levels can decline, leading to suboptimal functioning. Exogenously administered peptides aim to restore optimal peptide signaling.
There are thousands of known peptides with a wide variety of effects and applications. At Hormone Harmony Clinic in Cedar Park, we offer a select range of peptide therapies tailored to promote regeneration, healing, recovery, cognition, weight management and overall wellbeing.
Benefits of peptide therapy can include:
Peptide therapy is an exciting realm of integrative and regenerative medicine. Advances in biotechnology allow us to leverage endogenous peptides for targeted therapeutic effects. When combined with nutrition, lifestyle optimization and bioidentical hormone replacement, peptides can profoundly enhance wellness and vitality.
At Hormone Harmony Clinic Cedar Park, our highly trained practitioners specialize in precision peptide therapy, using cutting-edge diagnostic testing, personalized treatment plans and pharmaceutical-grade peptides to help patients achieve their health goals.
The first step in peptide therapy is diagnosing potential deficiencies through testing. We offer state-of-the-art testing to assess:
Testing provides objective data to guide targeted and precision treatment plans. Deficiencies uncovered can be addressed through peptide therapy, bioidentical hormones, customized nutrition plans and lifestyle optimization.
Symptoms that may indicate hormone or peptide deficiencies include:
If experiencing these or other unexplained symptoms, comprehensive testing can help uncover underlying issues to address.
Once deficiencies are diagnosed, we customize multi-modal treatment plans including peptide therapy, bioidentical hormones, nutrition and lifestyle counseling.
Peptides can be administered via subcutaneous injection or IV therapy for optimal absorption. Injection plans are tailored to individual needs and may involve a loading phase of more frequent doses, moving to maintenance dosing.
Here is an overview of our most utilized peptide therapy protocols:
Thymosin alpha 1 (T?1) modulate immune pathways to reduce inflammation, enhance T-cell and macrophage function, speed tissue repair, and promote healing.
T?1 is potent therapy for:
T?1 is administered via subcutaneous injection, typically dosed at 1.6-3.2mg 2-3 times weekly during active healing, dropping to maintenance dosing as needed.
Thymosin beta 4 (T?4) strongly supports tissue regeneration, healing, new blood vessel growth and injury recovery.
Applications for T?4 include:
T?4 dosing is typically 1-2mg, 1-3 times weekly via subcutaneous injection. Higher initial loading doses can accelerate healing.
Body Protection Compound 157 (BPC-157) demonstrates exceptional healing effects for both soft and hard tissues throughout the body. It protects intestinal barrier integrity, reduces gut inflammation, and promotes rapid injury recovery.
BPC-157 enhances healing of:
BPC-157 is dosed at 250-1000mcg daily, administered subcutaneously or orally.
Semax and Selank are nootropic peptides that enhance brain function, memory, learning ability, focus and concentration. They stimulate BDNF, neural growth factor production and synaptic plasticity. These peptides are excellent for cognitive enhancement and neuronal protection.
Semax and Selank dosing recommendations are 250-500mcg nasally or subcutaneously, 1-3 times daily.
AOD9604 is a modified fragment of growth hormone that promotes fat burning and weight loss. It stimulates lipolysis, inhibits lipogenesis, remodels adipose tissue and supports anorexigenic pathways. AOD9604 offers metabolic benefits of growth hormone without associated side effects.
AOD9604 dosing recommendations are 250-1000mcg daily injected subcutaneously with/without lipolytic agents like ipamorelin.
Sermorelin stimulates natural growth hormone production, raising downstream IGF-1 levels. This leads to increased protein synthesis, muscle growth, body recomposition, brain health, injury repair, connective tissue strengthening and improved cardiovascular parameters.
Sermorelin is dosed daily in microgram amounts, injected subcutaneously at bedtime when physiologic growth hormone release peaks. Dose titration over 6 month treatment period maximizes benefits.
Tesamorelin is a growth hormone releasing hexapeptide with the additional effect of reducing visceral fat. It is highly effective for abdominal fat loss, particularly in patients co-treated with testosterone.
Tesamorelin dosing is 1-2mg injected subcutaneously daily. Higher initial doses for several months accelerates visceral fat loss and estrogen reduction from adipose tissue.
Ipamorelin stimulates growth hormone release through selective binding to GHSR1a receptors. This leads Ipamorelin to have pronounced anti-aging effects through cellular repair, protein synthesis, lipolysis and IGF-1 generation without side effects common to traditional growth hormone therapies.
Usual dosing of Ipamorelin is 200-300mcg subcutaneously 1-3 times daily. It can be paired with other peptides like MOD GRF 1-29 or sermorelin for synergistic GH stimulation.
LL-37 (Cathelicidin) has both antimicrobial and wound healing properties. It acts as a broad natural antibiotic against invasive pathogens. It also accelerates tissue regeneration and angiogenesis.
LL-37 also modulates immune response, enhances epithelial barrier function, promotes nerve growth and supports cartilage regeneration. It can be dosed at 500mcg - 1mg daily or bi-daily as a subcutaneous injection.
PEG-MGF is a modified splice variant of IGF-1. It stimulates muscle cell differentiation and supports muscle tissue repair. It is well known to enhance exercise recovery, increase lean body mass, support connective tissue repair and counteract muscle wasting.
PEG-MGF dosing recommendations are 200-1000mcg subcutaneously every 48 hours post-exercise when muscle regeneration peaks. It complements resistance training programs extremely well.
The tetrapeptide Epitalon inhibits telomere shortening to slow cellular aging and extend cellular lifespan. It preserves stem cell populations and rejuvenates endogenous peptide production. Epitalon improves sleep quality, boosts immunity and reduces chronic inflammation.
Epitalon is typically dosed at 1-5mg 1-3 times weekly via subcutaneous administration. Effects are cumulative so it is suited for long term use.
To maximize results from peptide therapy, certain lifestyle practices are recommended:
By supporting foundations of health during treatment, peptide therapy effectiveness is magnified. Our practitioners can provide customized lifestyle, nutrition and supplement recommendations.
Peptide therapy holds promise for slowing the aging process. Peptides including FOXO4-DRI have shown potential in animal studies to selectively destroy aged and senescent cells, eliminating some key drivers of age-related tissue deterioration. More research is needed, but the prospect of therapeutic peptides to help maintain health and vitality into old age is an exciting one.
Many people suffer for years with progressively worsening symptoms without seeking help. This causes unnecessary impedance of quality of life and risks long term health consequences. Early assessment and diagnosis is key.
Symptoms often dismissed or deemed just “normal part of aging” frequently link back to potentially fixable deficiencies or imbalances in hormones, peptides or nutrients. Identifying root causes through testing allows for targeted correction to relieve symptoms and restore wellness.
The field of peptide therapy is rapidly advancing with new discoveries happening continually. The best evidence supports synergistic combination treatment plans guided by diagnostic testing rather than isolated synthetic drugs to cover up symptoms.
If you relate to symptoms discussed and are ready to feel better, we encourage you not to delay. Our top priority is listening and partnering with you to define health goals then developing personalized precision treatment plans to help you actualize your peak potential. Investing in your health today pays exponential dividends down the road.
When seeking care for hormone, peptide and wellness optimization, reputable providers committed to best practices are essential for safety and efficacy. Here’s how we establish quality:
You deserve compassionate care focused on listening, educating and empowering you to take charge of your health. We aim to provide an unmatched patient experience with state of the art therapeutics. Please reach out if you have any questions or are ready to schedule a consult to start your wellness journey.
