We're continuing our mini-series on peptides and sexual wellness. Last week we talked about everything you need to know about PT-141 (bremelanotide). Today, we'll focus on Kisspeptin-10, what it is, how it works for sexual wellness and some of its other benefits. What is Kisspeptin-10? Kisspeptin-10 is a neuropeptide that’s involved in reproduction, sexual behavior, and sexual attraction. It helps increase activity in the brain associated with sexual attraction and arousal. Kisspeptin-10 also st...
Nov 17, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 27
We’ve decided to do a mini-series on peptides and sexual wellness. Over the next few weeks, we'll cover peptide therapies used to help women and men with low sex drive. As well as a peptide that helps with increased arousal and may help with infertility. Today, we'll focus on PT-141 (bremelanotide), what it is, how it works for low sex drive, and potential side effects to watch out for. What is PT-141 (bremelanotide)? Bremelanotide is a melanocortin receptor agonist peptide. Melanocortin is a na...
Nov 10, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This week we are continuing our mini-series on semaglutide. Today we'll cover how semaglutide compares to other weight-loss peptides that are on the market and promising weight-loss peptides in the pipeline. What weight loss peptides are available? Besides semaglutide (Wegovy), another injectable glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist available is liraglutide (Saxenda). Saxenda was the first medication in its class to be approved for weight loss. Unlike semaglutide, it's short-acting and needs ...
Nov 03, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 25
This week we are continuing our mini-series on semaglutide. Today we'll cover how semaglutide is dosed, the side effects of semaglutide, and potential interactions with other medications. How is semaglutide (Wegovy) dosed and given? Semaglutide for weight loss is given as a weekly injection under the skin (subcutaneously). You can give the injection with or without food into your abdomen, upper arm, or thigh. You should avoid injecting into the same spot every time. But you can inject into the s...
Oct 27, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We’ve decided to do a mini-series on peptides and weight loss. Over the next few weeks, we'll cover topics like what semaglutide is, how semaglutide works for weight loss, the side effects of semaglutide, and how semaglutide compares to other peptides for weight loss. But today, we'll cover semaglutide, what it is, how it works for weight loss, and how effective semaglutide is for weight loss. What is semaglutide? Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist. It was originally approv...
Oct 20, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 23
This week we are continuing our mini-series on low testosterone (low T). Last week we covered clinical options to help replace testosterone, but there are many ways to boost your testosterone naturally. Today we'll go over our favorite natural ways to help boost your low T to increase your energy, control body fat distribution, and maintain muscle and bone growth. All this and more in less than 5 minutes. Does food affect testosterone? You don't have to be a nutritionist to know that our diets a...
Oct 13, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 22
This week we are continuing our mini-series on low testosterone (low T) and testosterone replacement therapy. Today we'll cover low T treatment options and the potential side effects of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). All this and more in less than 5 minutes. What are some low testosterone treatment options? If your lab results indicate that your testosterone is low, there are several treatment options available to help increase your testosterone level. This testosterone therapy is calle...
Oct 06, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week we are continuing our mini-series on low testosterone and testosterone replacement therapy (or TRT). Today we'll cover what low testosterone (or low T) is. We'll also go over the symptoms of low T, how to test for low T, and the difference between free testosterone (free T) and total testosterone (total T). All this and more in less than 5 minutes. What is low T? The American Urological Association (AUA) recommends that testosterone therapy is prescribed only to men who meet the clinic...
Sep 29, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Testosterone is a sex hormone made predominantly in the testicles that helps men develop sexually and physically. Hormones are chemicals that carry messages in your bloodstream to the rest of your body. They tell your body what to do and when to do it. But it's important to know that everyone has testosterone. It plays a major role in regulating a number of things in women's bodies too, but we're going to focus on testosterone in the context of the male body. What does testosterone do in your bo...
Sep 22, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Today we are talking about Semax and its potential benefits. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. What is Semax? Semax is a lab-made peptide that mimics adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH). ACTH is located in your pituitary gland and stimulates your adrenal glands to release cortisol. What are the BENEFITS? Before you understand the benefits of Semax, we first have to go over cortisol — what it is and how it works in the setting of stress. Cortisol is a hormone released into your bloodstream...
Sep 15, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Today we are talking about Selank and its potential benefits. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. What is Selank? Selank is a lab-made peptide that was made by combining the naturally occurring peptide tuftsin with another sequence to make it more stable. Tuftsin makes up a large part of the natural antibody IgG. This antibody in our blood helps prevent infections. What are the BENEFITS? You may hear Selank referred to as the “anti-anxiety” peptide or a “nootropic.” In clinical trials, it ...
Sep 08, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Today we are talking about Thymosin beta 4 (TB4 or TB500) and its potential benefits. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. Last week we talked about Thymosin alpha 1 and the importance of the thymus gland and T cells. Before we get into what TB500 is and does, it’s important to know that although it is naturally found in the thymus, TB500 is found in most cells and tissues, except red blood cells. What is Thymosin beta 4 (TB4 or TB500)? TB500 works by binding actin (proteins that makeup 10%...
Sep 01, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Today we are talking about Thymosin alpha-1 (TA1) and its potential benefits. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. Before we get into what TA1 is and does, we need to talk about the thymus gland. Your thymus gland is a small gland located in your upper chest behind your breastbone in the lymphatic system. It makes special white blood cells called T-cells. There are two types of T-cells: killer T cells and helper T cells. Both help your immune system fight disease and infection. Killer T cel...
Aug 25, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Today we are talking about peptide injections . We’ll cover some simple tips to remember before injecting your peptides to help avoid injuries and dosing errors. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. Tips to remember before injecting your peptides: Wash your hands with soap and water before handling your peptides and use an alcohol wipe to clean your injection site and rubber stopper on the top of the peptide vial. This will help prevent skin infections and bacteria from entering into the pe...
Aug 18, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Today we are talking about peptide injections . We’ll cover the difference between subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, choosing needle length and needle gauge or “thickness”. Several weeks ago, we talked about WHY we inject most peptides. So now we’ll cover the two common types of peptide injections . What is the difference between a subcutaneous and intramuscular injection? Intramuscular peptide injections are given into a muscle that has a blood supply. This allows peptides to be absorb...
Aug 11, 2022•4 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Today we are talking about peptide injections . We’ll cover an easy step-by-step process on how you can draw up your peptides into a syringe so you can easily inject them from the comfort of your home. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. Why do we inject peptides? When it comes to peptide injections, subcutaneous peptide injections or i ntramuscular peptide injections are the most effective. This is because peptides are easily broken down and destroyed by your stomach enzymes. This means t...
Aug 04, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Today we are talking about everything collagen peptides! We’ll cover the benefits of collagen peptides , how to take collagen peptides, and potential side effects. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. What do collagen peptides do for you ? Let’s face it. Our body changes as we age. And some of these changes, like fine lines and wrinkles, are annoying. But other changes to our bodies can cause serious problems in our daily life. Our bones and muscles may become weaker, affecting our coordina...
Jul 28, 2022•5 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Today we are talking about everything collagen! We’ll cover what collagen peptides are and the different types of collagen . All this and more in less than 2 minutes. What is collagen? Simply put, collagen is a protein our bodies use to build and repair tissues. It’s the most abundant protein found naturally in your body. It provides structural support to our skin, blood vessels, and muscles. It is also found in our bones, teeth, and connective tissues (e.g., tendons, ligaments). We make less co...
Jul 21, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Today we are talking about MK-677, what it’s for, and its potential benefits. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. What is MK-677? MK-677 also called Ibutamoren is an ORAL growth hormone-releasing peptide (GHRP) peptide therapy . We’ve talked about these types of peptides before when we discussed Ipamorelin. Unlike Ipamorelin it’s taken by mouth and remains active for about 24 hours. MK-677 increases growth hormone levels resulting in increased energy, lean muscle mass and strength, and imp...
Jul 14, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Today we are talking about Epitalon, what it’s for, and its potential benefits. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. What is Epitalon? Epitalon, is a lab-made version of the polypeptide Epitalamin which is naturally made in the pineal gland in the brain. It’s known for its anti-aging properties , stress reduction, and disease prevention. What are its benefits? Epitalon helps slow down the aging process by increasing the natural production of telomerase, a natural enzyme that helps cells to ...
Jul 07, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Today we are talking about BPC 157, what it’s for, and its potential benefits. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. What is BPC 157? BPC 157 or “Body Protection Compound 157” is a lab-made peptide that is a partial copy of human BPC found in stomach acid (gastric juice). BPC works by speeding up the rate of the formation of new blood vessels (aka angiogenesis) to help wounds heal. It’s often prescribed to help repair damage caused by inflammation and help improve joint, muscle, ligament, te...
Jun 30, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Today we are talking about Ipamorelin and its potential benefits. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. What is Ipamorelin? Ipamorelin is a lab-made, primarily functioning as a growth hormone-releasing peptide (GHRP) or inducer. Ipamorelin works by mimicking the body’s natural release of growth hormone release. It does this by increasing the number of somatotrophs (or cells responsible for growth hormone release) and it suppresses somatostatin (a growth hormone inhibiting hormone). Ipamoreli...
Jun 25, 2022•3 min
Today we are talking about CJC 1295 and its potential benefits. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. An excellent example of the ability peptides have to work together with our own bodies comes from a few of the most commonly used peptides available for anti-aging: growth hormone-releasing hormones (or GHRHs) and growth hormone-releasing peptides (GHRPs). As you know, aging is essentially our bodies breaking down at the cellular level. As we age, we deal with things like decreased muscle ma...
Jun 25, 2022•4 min
Today we are talking about aging and growth hormone. To get a better understanding of how peptide therapy works, we need to go over the aging process. All this and more in less than 2 minutes. What is growth hormone? Growth hormone is a protein produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. The primary job of growth hormone in childhood is to stimulate bone and tissue growth. But it’s also very important in adults. Growth hormone helps regulate metabolism - in simple terms, it turns our food into...
Jun 25, 2022•3 min
Today we are talking peptide therapy. What is it? What does it do? -So the million-dollar question is what is peptide therapy? Peptide therapy is the use of lab-made peptides as a means of triggering a specific reaction in your body. -Unfortunately, we know that the effects of aging, stress, and changes in our diet can affect our body’s natural production of amino acids. This can result in many negative effects. Peptide therapy aims to raise low peptide levels that can’t be replaced with supplem...
Jun 25, 2022•3 min
Welcome to The Peptide Podcast! We’re talking about the peptide info you need to know to start your week in less than 2 minutes! Simple, Fast, and Fun. Today we are talking peptides and amino acids. - What are peptides? There is a lot of buzz about peptides and what they can do for your skin , joints, muscles, and overall health. But, what exactly are they? Your body makes peptides. They are found in every cell and tissue. Think of peptides as nothing more than short chains of amino acids. Well,...
Jun 25, 2022•3 min
Welcome to The Peptide Podcast! We’re talking about the peptide info you need to know to start your week in less than 2 minutes! Simple, Fast, and Fun. Today we are talking about who we are and why you want to listen! The Peptide Podcast is on a mission to help people enjoy making decisions about their health and wellness. Staying informed with our SIMPLE, FAST, FUN approach. We’ll keep you up-to-date on everything peptides… From disease management and prevention to performance health, anti-agin...
Jun 22, 2022•2 min•Season 1Ep. 1
