Peptides
About Peptides
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that occur naturally in the body and participate in many biological processes. Certain medications are peptide-based and may be considered for specific health concerns after an individualized evaluation.
Peptides Q&A
🌸What is peptide therapy?
Peptide therapy refers to the use of specific peptide-based medications or compounds to target a particular health concern. The purpose, effectiveness, and safety vary significantly depending on the specific peptide being used.
🌸What can peptides be used for?
Depending on the specific medication, peptides may be used or studied for areas such as metabolic health, body composition, recovery, sexual health, skin and hair health, or other wellness-related concerns. Not every peptide marketed for these purposes has been FDA-approved or proven effective.
🌸Are peptides FDA-approved?
Some peptide medications are FDA-approved for specific medical conditions, while many peptides promoted by wellness clinics are not FDA-approved for those uses. Your provider should explain whether the medication being recommended is FDA-approved, compounded, or being prescribed for an off-label purpose. Recommendations are made on an individual basis after medical evaluation, and treatment eligibility varies by medication and clinical indication.
🌸What happens at a peptide consultation?
A consultation may include review of your health history, current medications and supplements, treatment goals, contraindications, previous laboratory results, and whether additional testing is appropriate. If treatment is recommended, risks, benefits, alternatives, costs, and follow-up expectations will be discussed.
Compounded Medication Disclaimer: Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review compounded medications for safety, effectiveness, or quality before they are marketed. Treatment is prescribed only when medically appropriate following an individualized evaluation.