PMCID: PMC7108996
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved
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Unlike synthetic drugs that force biochemical reactions, peptides work with your bodys natural systems to: Stimulate your pituitary gland to produce more growth hormone naturally (sermorelin, tesamorelin,) Enhance tissue repair and wound healing (these lack FDA approval) Improve metabolic function and body composition (tesamorelin, semaglutide) Support immune function and reduce inflammation (thymosin alpha-1) Optimize cellular communication and longevity pathways The appeal is obvious: peptides offer targeted therapeutic effects with minimal side effects when used correctly
Research shows that typically: 70-80% of weight lost comes from fat tissue 20-30% comes from lean tissue including muscle This distribution isnt unique to GLP-1 medications but represents a natural physiological process during any significant weight reduction