Peptide Therapy Overview: What You Need to Know
- Ryan McCarthy
- Jul 14
- 4 min read
Peptide therapy is a powerful, natural approach to improving recovery, metabolism, immune function, and overall wellness. Here’s a simple breakdown of the most popular peptides, how they’re used, and why people love them.
🔹 Recovery Peptides
BPC-157
What it does: Speeds up healing and supports gut health.
How it’s used: Daily shot under the skin or taken orally.
Benefits: Faster recovery, less pain, tendon support, and improved digestion.
Is it safe? Very safe; side effects are rare and mild.
Why use it? A natural choice for healing without steroids.
TB500
What it does: Enhances healing of muscles, tendons, and soft tissues.
How it’s used: Injection under the skin once or twice weekly.
Benefits: Faster recovery and better injury healing.
Is it safe? Yes; well-tolerated.
Why use it? Great for athletes or post-surgery recovery.
GHK-Cu
What it does: Boosts healing of skin and hair by enhancing repair.
How it’s used: Cream, serum, or injection.
Benefits: Anti-aging, hair growth, and smooth skin.
Is it safe? Yes – naturally made in the body.
Why use it? Non-hormonal support for beauty and healing.
GLOW Injectable
What it does: Rejuvenates skin, supports tissue repair, and reduces inflammation.
How it’s used: 2–3 subcutaneous injections per week in 4–8 week cycles.
Benefits: Skin elasticity, faster healing, joint support.
Is it safe? Yes; made from natural peptides.
Why use it? Whole-body recovery and glowing skin.
KPV
What it does: Natural anti-inflammatory for gut, skin, and immune balance.
How it’s used: Injection, capsule, lozenge, or topical.
Benefits: Gut healing, reduced inflammation, eczema/acne support.
Is it safe? Yes; very well tolerated.
Why use it? Alternative to steroids for chronic conditions.
CJC-1295
What it does: Stimulates natural growth hormone production.
How it’s used: Weekly or daily small injections.
Benefits: Better sleep, recovery, fat loss, healthy aging.
Is it safe? Yes – minimal side effects.
Why use it? Great alternative to synthetic HGH.
🔹 Metabolism & Weight Loss
CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin Blend
What it does: Increases growth hormone for fat loss and muscle gain.
How it’s used: Injection 5 days a week.
Benefits: Fat-to-muscle conversion and enhanced recovery.
Is it safe? Yes.
Why use it? Ideal for athletic performance and lean gains.
AOD-9604
What it does: Burns stubborn fat, especially around the belly.
How it’s used: Daily injection or oral.
Benefits: Weight loss without hormonal side effects.
Is it safe? Yes.
Why use it? For targeted fat loss during weight loss plans.
MK-677 (Ibutamoren)
What it does: Boosts natural growth hormone; aids muscle, sleep, and energy.
How it’s used: Daily oral dose for 2–3 months.
Benefits: Energy, fat metabolism, and strength support.
Is it safe? Yes; some may feel increased hunger or swelling.
Why use it? Non-injection option for natural recovery.
Sermorelin
What it does: Encourages your body to release more growth hormone.
How it’s used: Injection at night.
Benefits: Sleep, recovery, energy, and lean muscle.
Is it safe? Yes.
Why use it? Natural hormone support with age.
Tesamorelin
What it does: Targets deep belly fat and improves metabolism.
How it’s used: Daily injection.
Benefits: Hormone balance, energy, and fat loss.
Is it safe? FDA-approved; mild side effects possible.
Ipamorelin
What it does: Gently increases growth hormone levels.
How it’s used: Injected before sleep or workouts.
Benefits: Sleep, fat loss, and muscle support.
Is it safe? Yes – highly tolerated.
Why use it? Trusted in fitness and longevity plans.
MOTS-c
What it does: Boosts metabolism and energy; helps regulate blood sugar.
How it’s used: Injected several times weekly.
Benefits: Improved energy and fat loss.
Is it safe? Early studies say yes – still being researched.
SLU-PP-332 (Experimental)
What it does: Regulates metabolism and body clock (animal studies only).
How it’s used: Oral, not approved for human use.
Why use it? Promising for fat loss and energy – not yet available.
🔹 Longevity
Epithalon
What it does: Slows aging and improves immune and sleep functions.
How it’s used: Short injection cycles every 6 months.
Benefits: Less stress, better skin, longevity.
Is it safe? Yes – well researched and tolerated.
NAD+
What it does: Powers energy, focus, and cellular repair.
How it’s used: IV, injection, or capsule.
Benefits: Anti-fatigue and long-term wellness.
Is it safe? Yes – naturally made in the body.
🔹 Immune System
Thymosin Alpha-1
What it does: Boosts immune function.
How it’s used: Subcutaneous injection several times per week.
Benefits: Illness recovery and long-term immunity.
Is it safe? Yes – used globally for immune support.
🔹 Brain & Mood
BDNF
What it does: Enhances brain function and mood.
How it’s used: Nasal spray 1–2 times daily.
Benefits: Mental clarity, learning, memory.
Is it safe? Yes.
Selank
What it does: Reduces anxiety and improves focus.
How it’s used: Nasal spray used daily.
Benefits: Calmness, clarity, and better mood.
Is it safe? Yes – non-sedative.
Semax
What it does: Boosts memory and helps brain recover.
How it’s used: Nasal spray for 1–2 weeks.
Benefits: Mental sharpness and post-stress recovery.
Is it safe? Yes – minimal side effects.
🔹 Hormonal Support
Kisspeptin
What it does: Supports fertility and hormone production.
How it’s used: Injected 2–3x weekly for 1–2 months.
Benefits: Hormone balance and reproductive health.
Is it safe? Yes – naturally made in your body.
🔹 Sleep
DSIP
What it does: Promotes deep sleep and nervous system recovery.
How it’s used: Injection before bed for 4–6 weeks.
Benefits: Deep sleep, stress relief, and better mood.
Is it safe? Yes – no addiction risk.
🔹 Sexual Health
PT-141 (Bremelanotide)
What it does: Boosts libido and sexual response.
How it’s used: Injection 30–60 minutes before intimacy.
Benefits: Improved desire and performance.
Is it safe? Yes – side effects are rare and mild.
Want to learn more about which peptides are right for you? Reach out to our team to get a personalized peptide therapy plan based on your health goals.
