Bogdan Popa founded IV for Life, an IV nutritional therapy clinic in Orange County, California
However, access still depends heavily on local resources
Lack of resistance training, low protein, older age, repeated dieting, illness, and hormone changes can increase the risk
These get you in trouble fast: Copying protocols from forums without medical director signoff Buying from gray-market suppliers Leaving the medical director out of key decisions Making big, unsupported claims in your marketing Skipping patient consent or not documenting it well Forgetting to track lot numbers and product info Letting non-clinical staff answer medical questions Ignoring your state's rules on scope and compliance Mistake: Treating Peptides Like Retail Wellness Items Even with high demand, peptides aren't just supplements or retail items for your shelf
This overactivity can cause pancreatitis in some people, Parrella said