Peptide therapy refers to the use of specific peptide compounds to promote various health and wellness goals, including potential weight loss benefits. Some key points on peptides and weight loss:
Mechanisms:
- Certain peptides may help regulate appetite signals, potentially suppressing appetite and promoting feelings of fullness
- Some peptides aim to increase basal metabolic rate, promoting greater calorie and fat burning at rest
- Some peptide compounds try to support the release of stored fat for use as energy (lipolysis), which may aid fat reduction
- Peptides that optimize growth hormone levels may help achieve leaner body composition with less fat
Effectiveness
- Clinical research indicates mixed effectiveness for peptides and weight loss:
- Small early studies show modest decreases in fat mass and waist circumference
- Larger and longer trials needed to make definitive conclusions
- Results likely depend on the specific peptide, dosing, diet and lifestyle factors
- Adjunct to diet and exercise, not a standalone solution
Types of peptides studied:
- CJC-1295 ipamorelin
- GHRPs (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptides)
- AOD-9604
- Tesamorelin
- LIPO-6
Potential benefits:
- Increase fat burning without stimulating appetite
- Preservation/build of lean muscle
- Regulation of metabolism and fat storage genes
- Avoidance of rebound weight gain
Considerations
- Requires prescription and medical supervision
- Not approved for weight loss by regulatory bodies
- Limited long-term safety data
- Need to control diet, exercise for best results
At
Hormone Health Institute, we offer personalized
peptide therapy protocols to help clients meet a variety of wellness goals, including potentially aiding in weight loss when peptides are combined with diet and lifestyle changes.
Our clinic focuses on the latest advancements in peptide treatments to optimize hormone balance, metabolism, body composition and energy levels.
With locations across the country, our specialized medical team creates customized peptide therapy plans aimed at helping you lose stubborn fat, reveal lean muscle, regulate hunger cues and achieve sustainable weight optimization.
We also focus on teaching clients how to make lifestyle changes that support and maintain weight loss following peptide therapy.
Contact us today for a free consultation to learn if our medically supervised peptide therapy programs can aid your weight loss journey when combined with diet, exercise and lifestyle changes.
