What Are Peptides?

Peptides are naturally occurring molecules in the body that contain a sequence of at least two amino acids. They act as cell signaling molecules to promote healing, hormone release, and to send out anti inflammatory compounds. Peptides can also replenish what is lost naturally as we age. They have such a wide ranging effect on our bodies because amino acids are the building blocks of our bodies. Peptides can be very targeted depending on your goal, and get into very small places because of their size.

Peptide Sourcing

Peptides are natural compounds, which means they can’t be patented by big Pharma. That also means that you won’t find them in the conventional sick care system. They also have not been yet approved by the FDA, so they are largely unregulated. Most peptides come from peptide research companies that are mostly adulterated. You will also see them labeled “not for human consumption” because of this. To get the best quality peptides, visit the International Peptide Society, and work with a functional medicine practitioner.

Peptide Stacks

Healing and recovery-

BPC-157-

BPC- 157 (body protection compound 157) is found in small amounts in the bodies gastric juices. It’s very good at healing the gut, injuries, wounds, and the blood vessels. This is one of the few peptides that can be taken orally, as well as injected. It can be injected subcutaneously, or intramuscularly.

Oral ingestion-

500 mcg for a 30 day cycle

Injection-

250-350 mcg two times a day

500-700 mcg one time a day

TB-500-

TB-500 (thymosin beta 4) is also used to promote wound healing and injuries. It works on muscle fibers, tendons, and ligaments. This can be injected subcutaneously, or intramuscularly.

Injection-

2.5-5 mg two or three times a week, or follow your practitioners guidelines.

Immunity and Recovery-

LL-37-

This is an antimicrobial peptide that acts as an antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral. Dosing is 100 mcg two times a day for 4-6 weeks. This is done with a subcutaneous injection.

Thymosin Alpha-

The thymus gland is critical for your overall immune system health. This peptide is great at regulating the inflammatory response of the immune system. It also acts as an immune system modulator and enhances proliferation of T cells. Dosing is 10 mg one time a week. This is done with a subcutaneous or intramuscular injection. Dosing is variable and should work with a practitioner.