While you may have read about the benefits of peptides for skin health and rejuvenation, you might not know that there is a wide range of uses for peptides inside the body. But precisely what are peptides and how can they help us?

Simply put, peptides are short chains of amino acids, which are the molecules that build proteins and have wide-ranging effects in the body. They build and repair tissues, and make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals that are essential for healthy function throughout life.

But as we age, the pituitary gland slows production of important peptides like Human Growth Hormone (HGH), which stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in the body. HGH is especially critical early in life as we are forming and growing our bodies. In women, HGH levels begin to decline in the early 20s; for men, it is usually around age 35. As HGH levels decrease in middle age, we start to notice negative effects like weight gain, muscle loss, decrease energy levels, reduced strength and stamina, low libido or sexual dysfunction, poor sleep, and aging skin.

Peptides can be very helpful in reversing these undesired trends. The great thing about peptides is that they do not act as  hormones at all; they simply stimulate the various glands in the body to secrete the necessary hormones to keep the body functioning at high levels.

At Aesthetics Medical Spa, we offer various peptides, and each stimulates different effects in the body. Whether you desire increased energy and muscle mass, decreased joint pain, lower cholesterol, improved skin elasticity, or enhanced libido, peptides may be for you.

While the benefits of Peptide Therapy are usually noticed within the first few weeks, Peptide Therapy has a “loading” period of 3-6 months before full effects are noticed. However, the benefits do increase synergistically with continued therapy. Initially, injections are administered more frequently. Once levels become optimal and outcomes are achieved, injection frequencies can be decreased and we can transition you to a maintenance protocol!