Peptide Therapy

Peptides are short chains of amino acids used to build proteins. They can also be produced by synthetic means and incorporated into a topical formula to be applied to the skin. Proteins are involved in nearly every process in the body, including immune function, growth, and development. Peptide therapy is a treatment that introduces small doses of natural peptides into the gum tissue, which stimulates the growth of new collagen. Peptide therapy promotes healing, reduces inflammation, and minimizes the effects of periodontal disease.

Benefits of Peptide Therapy

There are a number of different types of peptides, each with its own unique benefits. Because peptides are small enough to penetrate the skin, they can interact with skin cells at a cellular level to promote healing and rejuvenation. Peptide therapy can correct the signs of aging skin, including wrinkles and fine lines. It is also effective for acne and acne scarring. Additionally, peptide therapy improves skin elasticity, reduces the appearance of stretch marks, and reduces the signs of aging on the other parts of the body, such as the hands.

Some peptides can stimulate the production of collagen, while others can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by plumping up the skin and encouraging collagen production. Still, others help to encourage cell turnover for brighter, softer skin. Peptides are often used to treat aging skin and to help reverse damage due to sun exposure or free radical damage. They can also help to heal acne blemishes and promote the regeneration of new cells.

Peptides can also impact your overall body functions to result in enhanced immune function, repair and recovery, improved dermatological health, better emotional health, reduction in anxiety and depression, better cognitive focus, and faster wound healing.

Drugs That Supports Weight Loss

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a drug that supports weight loss when used along with diet and exercise in those with type 2 diabetes. As per some studies, those who are injected with Mounjaro lost between 5.5 kg to 11 kg on average.

Another drug that can benefit weight loss is Ozempic. Originally known as a drug that helps control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, this once-weekly injectable drug has also shown weight loss effects in those who used it. This is majorly due to its active ingredient, Semaglutide, which is FDA-approved at larger doses to help patients with weight-related health issues and obesity under the brand name Wegovy.

Are Peptide Therapies Safe?

Peptide therapy has remarkable benefits, including being completely safe, non-toxic, biocompatible, and biodegradable. The most common side effect of peptides is redness and irritation at the injection site. These effects usually resolve quickly. 

This treatment method uses the body’s own proteins to target soft tissue issues and improve tissue health. As peptides are natural to the body, they are generally considered safe to use and do not pose the risk of adverse reactions or side effects that medications do.

Does Peptide Therapy Work?

Peptide therapy has been used clinically since the 1980s. It’s not new or experimental. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved many peptide drugs for therapeutic use. Peptide therapy is used to treat conditions ranging from cancer to skin conditions.

Please reach out to Florida Regional Pain Management, PA: Shonith Manohar, MD, in Jacksonville, FL, to schedule a consultation with Dr. Manohar. You can call us at (904) 737-7246 or schedule a consultation online, and we’ll guide you further.