Peptides are short chains of amino acids that occur naturally in the body. As we age, peptide levels tend to decline, leading to decreased muscle mass, bone strength, immune function, and healthy aging. Peptide injections provide replacement therapy to naturally restore optimal levels, reap the benefits, and alleviate deficiency symptoms.
Peptide therapy provides a myriad of evidence-based health benefits:
- Increase muscle mass and strength - Mobilize fat stores for weight loss - Enhance exercise tolerance and endurance - Speed up injury recovery times - Maintain youthful-looking skin
- Reduce anxiety and depression - Improve mood and sense of well-being - Enhance focus, memory, and mental clarity - Promote deeper sleep
- Modulate inflammatory response - Maintain strong bones and joints - Accelerate healing after surgery - Shorten recovery times for sports injuries
- Increase resistance to illness and infection - Sustain energy and vitality - Support organ and tissue function - Maintain a thriving libido and sexual health
Age-related hormone deficiencies negatively impact quality of life. Without proactively addressing declining peptides through replacement therapy, many adults suffer consequences like:
The experts at Equilibrium Hormone Institute specialize in peptide replacement therapy to nip deficiency symptoms and promote healthy aging. Through customized treatment plans tailored to your unique needs, we help patients look better, feel better and function optimally regardless of age.
We start by evaluating your peptide levels and overall health via lab testing. Then our practitioners develop tailored regimens to restore balance through injections, lifestyle optimization, and monitoring progress. We go beyond simply boosting peptide levels by coaching patients on nutrition, fitness and wellness habits for enhanced results.
Below you will find more details on common peptide types we offer, their benefits, recommended dosing protocols and what to expect.
Sermorelin is a growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) analog used to boost the body's innate growth hormone (GH) production. It counteracts declining GH levels due to aging that cause undesirable effects.
- Increased energy, stamina and endurance - Restoration of youthful muscle mass - Enhanced bone mineral density and strength - Deeper, more restorative REM and slow wave sleep - Weight loss, especially targeting stubborn abdominal fat - Improved mood, mental clarity and cognitive function - More interest and improved function in sexuality/libido - Faster recovery from illness, injury and exercise - Healthier looking skin, thicker hair and strong nails - Optimized immune function and disease resistance
Sermorelin dosing is individualized based on lab work, medical history, lifestyle and goals. Our providers tailor injection frequency from daily to several times weekly. Acute dosing phases help saturate receptors to maximize results. We later transition to maintenance dosing to sustain benefits long-term without overstimulation.
Patients report increased energy, more restful sleep, enhanced sense of well-being, better body composition and strength within the first month. Rejuvenating benefits continue building over a 3-6 month therapy period. Maintenance dosing preserves improvements long term.
Ipamorelin is a selective growth hormone releasing peptide stimulating GH release similarly to sermorelin. As a secretagogue, ipamorelin signals natural GH production. Unique properties make it complementary for synergistic benefits.
- Stimulates GH release to boost energy, build muscle, burn fat - Less hunger stimulation and cortisol increase than older GH peptides - May have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects - Improves slow wave and REM sleep - Safe for longer-term and high dose protocols - Gentle come up and come down without major peaks and valleys
Ipamorelin dosing varies based on your hormone labs, needs and objectives. Most patients inject 200-300mcg prior to workouts and/or before bed when GH release peaks naturally during deep sleep. Five day on, two day off weekly protocols help maximize benefits while limiting side effects.
Most patients report better sleep quality, increased energy, fat loss and muscle gain within the first weeks. Combining ipamorelin with sermorelin enhances growth hormone benefits synergistically. Maintenance dosing sustains peak benefits long after initial saturation dosing phases.
Thymosin beta 4 (TB-500) has remarkable healing and regenerative effects mediated by reducing inflammation, promoting new blood vessel development and activating progenitor cells critical for tissue repair.
- Heal stubborn sports injuries like tendonitis or bursitis - Recover faster from workouts with less soreness - Reverse repetitive motion injuries - Promote quick recovery after surgery - Restore joint cartilage and treat osteoarthritis - Reduce scarring and accelerate wound healing
TB-500 doses range 2-10mg injected 1-3 times weekly around injury sites. Cycles average 6-12 weeks with maintenance dosing preventing reoccurrence. When injecting subcutaneously, peptide concentration should not exceed 1mg/mL to avoid irritation. Combinations with BPC-157 peptide synergize healing.
Most patients report significant pain relief and functional improvements within weeks. Complete chronic injury recovery can take 3-6 months. Maintenance dosing sustains benefits without needing regular injections long-term. Preventative dosing protects damage prone connective tissues.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Some peptide injections are used for medical purposes to promote healing and tissue repair. For example, thymosin beta-4 peptide injections have shown promise in animal studies for helping repair heart damage after a heart attack, though more research is still needed to confirm effectiveness and safety in humans.
Our clinic focuses specifically on peptide therapy, regenerative injections and optimization to promote healthy aging. Led by renowned Dr. Howard Lawrence, patients get dedicated time with specialized providers delivering customized treatment plans based on your unique health status, lifestyle and objectives.
We optimize nutrition, fitness and lifestyle factors for best therapeutic results. You get caring coordination of all wellness services for seamless care promoting your total well-being. We also provide ongoing patient education so you understand the why behind our therapeutic approach.
To save you time and hassle getting injections, clients have flexible options for in-clinic treatments or guidance for self-administration at home. We work evenings and weekends supporting your schedule.
You’ll have direct access to your care team via phone, text and email. We proactively monitor progress so you achieve results faster. You won’t find more comprehensive, coordinated care with leading experts.
We only use pharmaceutical-grade peptides from the most reputable domestic sources. Supply is tested for purity, sterility and concentration so every injections provides full potency without risk of contamination.
You get real results with high quality peptides prescribed at precise, optimized doses based on nuanced protocols developed from thousands of patient cases. We skip hype, myths and cookie cutter approaches for proven therapies tailored to your needs.
While peptide therapy provides a foundation, supporting lifestyle factors enhance your improvements exponentially. Our providers offer detailed fitness, nutrition and wellness guidance so you get the most anti-aging and performance benefits from treatment.
The right exercise boosts peptide therapy gains. We help craft customized fitness plans targeting your problem areas and performance goals. For those new to training, our experts demonstrate proper technique to prevent injury.
We also guide clients on cutting-edge recovery modalities between workouts reducing injury risk and soreness so you progress faster. Theragun percussion massagers, compression boots, red light therapy, float tanks and cryotherapy maximize your fitness results.
Hormones require cofactors and nutrients to properly synthesize and avoid imbalance from peptide therapy. Based on labs and intake analysis, our dietitians provide personalized meal plans ensuring you properly fuel your transformation.
Recipes and shopping guidance take the frustration out of eating right so you properly feed muscles, avoid inflammation, balance hormones and drop stubborn body fat accelerated by peptide regimens.
Chronic stress taxes the endocrine system preventing full benefits from peptide therapy. Our mental health team teaches stress coping methods while guiding patients to better work-life balance through priorities management, mindfulness practices and talk therapy assistance.
Guidance on proper sleep hygiene helps clients maximize deep REM and restorative sleep further enhanced by peptide injections. You’ll find our holistic approach uniquely addresses all facets of wellbeing for amplifying therapy improvements long term.
To help Equilibrium Hormone Institute patients relax, have fun and continue progressing during therapy, we put together a list of outstanding local establishments. Take advantage of these during your treatment journey:
Reinvigorate Health Labs - Get all required blood tests and panels with our preferred partner for fast results to inform therapy adjustments
Urban Float Spa Campbell - Accelerate recovery between workouts while de-stressing from life’s demands with sensory deprivation float therapy
Salad bars - Grab fresh, nutritious meals conveniently to properly fuel your fitness and fat loss goals
Beyond Strength Gym - Utilize top notch equipment guided by expert coaches to boost muscle-building and performance
The Relaxation Station Day Spa - reward peptide therapy progress by relaxing at this highly reviewed local spa for therapeutic massage, cryotherapy, infrared sauna and more
Campbell Hot Spring Resorts - Tap into natural hot mineral springs reducing inflammation and soothing joints aching from overuse injuries
Mental Wellness Center - Obtain counseling, life coaching and stress coping methods from leading psychologists and therapists in our area
We hope this guide offers useful information on peptide therapy along with practical guidance on lifestyle optimization for lasting results. The experts at Equilibrium Hormone Institute specialize in complete antiaging solutions tailored to your unique needs. Contact us today to see how we can help you turn back time!
