The peptides most commonly used in our clinic fall into a few categories: Growth hormone secretagogues (sermorelin, ipamorelin, CJC-1295) that support muscle maintenance, fat metabolism, sleep quality, and tissue repair GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide) for metabolic health and weight management Healing peptides (BPC-157, thymosin beta-4) for tissue repair, gut healing, and immune modulation Anti-inflammatory peptides that help manage chronic inflammation at the cellular level Each of these depends on your nutritional status to work properly
Together, they create an environment optimized for both repair and enhancement
Side effects: Nausea Decreased appetite Muscle loss Nutrient deficiency Stomach pain Vomiting Constipation Wegovy (Semaglutide) Dosage (pre-filled injection pens): 2.5mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 1.7mg, 2.4mg How the medication works: Wegovy mimics the effects of Saxenda, releasing the correct amount of insulin when blood sugar levels are too high
For more information, see our Lemon Bottle Injections Course Article written by Mark Lennon
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