Peptides

The Importance of Peptides

Peptides are positively Impacting Medicine

RevitalizedMD offers Peptide Therapy in Knoxville, TN.

RevitalyzeMD is able to positively impact Medicine and the health of patients with Peptide therapy in Knoxville. RMD is one of the few practices nationwide to comprehensively offer this emerging field of peptide science.

What is a peptide?

Peptides are amino acid sequences that act as hormones or neurotransmitters in the body. These amino acid sequences mimic naturally occurring peptides in the body and give the body back what it needs to function better and more efficiently.

What are Peptides?

Peptides are amino acid sequences that act as hormones or neurotransmitters in the body. These amino acid sequences mimic naturally occurring peptides in the body and give the body back what it needs to function better and more efficiently.

There are at least 7,000 naturally occurring peptides in the body. There are over 140 peptides involved in therapeutic treatments and clinical trials, with hundreds more in preclinical development. There are approximately 60 US FDA approved peptide medicines on the market today 1. Insulin was the first peptide to market in 1923. Many physicians do not even realize that insulin was a peptide. Insulin was originally extracted from glandular tissue before it became a recombinant synthetic product.

To understand peptides and how they work, there needs to be a passion for and deep understanding of Cellular function.

All diseases, both acute and chronic, occur at the cellular level.

As cells age, the cell loses function and efficiency. By looking at physiology at the cellular level, we learn new ways to give the body back what it needs and to improve cell function. This is an area of medicine that is emerging and growing as physicians, scientists and patients look for more natural ways to slow aging. The focus therefore is on how to improve cellular efficiency.

Cells respond to stress with adaptive mechanisms. But too much stress on the cell can overcome those innate mechanisms. Stress on the body can happen with aging but also with the wrong nutrition, poor exercise and the toxic overload in today’s society. Peptides are only part of the solution. A comprehensive approach will always involve the patient doing their part with proper nutrition, exercise and stress control. Then optimizing the body with bioidentical hormones and peptides can keep your cells functioning optimally to keep you looking, feeling and performing your best.

What is the GH Peptide Program?

The starting place for any peptide program is a thorough evaluation by one of our highly skilled providers, including blood work to see if you are a candidate for treatment.

If you are a candidate for treatment. The GH peptide program duration is three to six months and requires a commitment on the part of the patient to realize all the beneficial effects. Some effects will be felt immediately, but the greatest body composition changes will be seen between three to six months of treatment. The Growth hormone peptide program is a medically monitored program, that includes the needed education on peptides, the proper dosing and laboratory monitoring. Peptides are usually self injected at home. At RevitalyzeMD, we believe injectable peptides are the most beneficial in stimulating the release of growth hormone that is needed to achieve the desired results.

Peptide therapies are a quickly evolving therapeutic area of medicine with potentially wide-ranging impacts on clinical care. Perhaps the body had it right and the cell is capable of taking care of itself if it has the right tools. There is a whole cascade of positive reactions by integrating peptides with traditional medical therapies, and also with the right nutrition, physical activity and supplements. Let us help you on your journey to looking, feeling and functioning your best.

Peptide therapy is a developing area of medicine and still considered experimental by many, with research still underway. Peptides require a prescription and need to be supplied by a FDA cleared facility. At no time, should a person buy a peptide off the internet. The dosing for any particular peptide needs to be prescribed by a physician for you personally. A complete evaluation of your medical condition is required. A in depth discussion of peptide usage must take place between the prescribing physician and patient.

For a Wellness consultation or to find out if peptides are right for you, contact us today.

Peptide Treatments

GH Peptide Therapy

Revolutionary anti-aging peptide program

Melanotan

Tan with a peptide

PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

Boost your sex drive

Semaglutide Injections

FDA approved weightloss

BPC 157

Heal your gut

IGF

Get in shape

AOD Peptides

Fat-burning solution

Benefits of

Peptides

When your hormones are in balance, and your nutritional needs are met, your body functions better– helping you to look and feel younger. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula for turning back time; however, at RMD, we’ll give it our best shot. We love Integrating peptide therapies and some of the benefits of peptide therapy may include:

Slow cellular aging

Enhance injury repair and healing

Improve recovery after surgery

Immune support

Improve sexual arousal and orgasms

Improve libido

Modulate the immune system

Modulate inflamation

Improve muscle building

Preserve collagen in the skin

Improve cognition

Improve endurance, recovery and athletic performance

Weight loss

Are there any restrictions to Peptide therapy?

RevitalyzeMD will review your medical conditions to ensure you are a candidate. Peptide therapy is unable to be used on patients with the following conditions:

  • Active cancers
  • Brain disorders
  • Certain medications
  • Pregnant and/or Nursing
  • Some medicines can decrease the effectiveness of peptides

 

Interesting side-note: There are currently over 60 FDA-approved peptides. In fact, insulin was the first peptide approved in the US. There are many different indications for peptides, and there will be blogs to follow on other uses of Peptides.

What is the O-Shot

Schedule your Peptide consultation at RevitalyzeMD today

At RevitalyzeMD, Dr. Durst is a double board-certified physician specializing in peptide therapy, hormone replacement, and regenerative medicine. RMD offers personalized programs to help our patients improve their sexual health, weightloss, along with anti-aging treatments. Schedule your private consultation today to learn more about our peptide treatments and if it is right for you.

Peptide Treatment

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it hurt?
There is a blood draw and injections, but other than a slight pinch from the injection, there is no pain that would cause concern. Your treatment often takes less than 30 minutes, and patients typically resume their daily activities after treatment—which means there is no downtime, whatsoever.
What are the risks?
For patients who are medically approved by our providers, the peptide treatment does not cause any serious side effects. However, topical peptide treatments may cause skin sensitivity, rash, or itching.
How much does it cost?
Peptide therapy is highly customized and based on a patient’s specific blood workup. Therefore, depending on the objectives and desired results, the cost of treatment will vary from patient to patient. During your consultation, your provider will discuss your cost and the details of your treatment plan.
Does my insurance cover it?
Medical insurance does not cover GH/HRT or Peptide treatments.

Peptide therapy is a developing area of medicine and still considered experimental by many, with research still underway. Peptides require a prescription and need to be supplied by a FDA cleared facility. At no time, should a person buy a peptide off the internet. The dosing for any particular peptide needs to be prescribed by a physician for you personally. A complete evaluation of your medical condition is required. An in depth discussion of peptide usage must take place between the prescribing physician and patient. Before starting any medical therapy, you need to discuss the treatment with your primary doctor for approval.

For a Wellness consultation or to find out if peptides are right for you …

Reference

  1. Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry
    Volume 26, Issue 10, 1 June 2018, Pages 2700-2707