Peptide therapy involves injecting peptide compounds under the skin to promote various health and aesthetic benefits. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the body. There are many types of peptides used in therapy, each with unique purposes:
- Growth hormone peptides like sermorelin and ipamorelin can boost declining growth hormone levels, promoting fat loss, muscle gain, injury healing, improved sleep, mood and cognition
- Collagen peptides provide the amino acids needed to support skin, joint, gut and bone health
- Anti-inflammatory peptides like thymosin beta-4 help regulate immune function and reduce systemic inflammation
- Tissue repair peptides like BPC-157 support healing and repair of muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerve tissue
Administration of Peptide Therapy
The most common method of administering peptide therapies is via subcutaneous injection with an insulin syringe. This involves injecting the peptide solution into fat tissue between the skin and muscle, usually in the abdominal area.
- Subcutaneous injections allow the peptide to be steadily absorbed into circulation
- Using an insulin syringe ensures accurate dosing in small volumes
- Rotating injection sites helps avoid irritation and lumps under the skin
The frequency of injections depends on the specific peptide:
- Growth hormone peptides are often injected daily
- Tissue repair peptides may be injected twice per day during an injury healing regimen
- Anti-inflammatory peptides are sometimes injected every 2-3 days
- Collagen peptides may only require 2-3 injections per week for maintenance
The duration of a peptide therapy regimen also varies.
Some patients use peptides episodically to support periodic needs like injury recovery. Others undergo several months of treatment to promote long-term wellness and aesthetics.
Proper injection technique is vital for the safe, effective administration of peptide therapies.
Key steps include:
- Using an insulin syringe marked for accurate dosing in units
- Mixing peptides in sterile bacteriostatic water or sodium chloride
- Cleaning the injection site with an alcohol pad
- Inserting the needle subcutaneously at a 45 degree angle without hitting muscle
- Injecting the solution slowly to allow proper diffusion
- Capping used needles properly for disposal in a sharps container
It's also important to follow proper safety, handling and storage procedures:
- Wash hands thoroughly before preparing and injecting peptides
- Store unused reconstituted vials refrigerated and use within 1-3 days
- Do not use peptides past their labelled expiration date
- Rotate injection sites to avoid bruising or irritation lumps
- Apply pressure after injecting - no massage to avoid peptide break down
- Watch for signs of infection like excessive redness, heat and swelling
By precisely dosing and properly injecting peptides via insulin syringes while observing safety protocols, patients can comfortably self-administer therapies at home. Regular lab testing helps health providers monitor progress and adjust peptide regimens accordingly.
When performed correctly under medical supervision, injectable
peptide therapies provide a well-tolerated, low risk method to help patients achieve deep wellness, vitality, performance, recovery and beauty from within at the cellular level.
At Vitality Hormone Center, we offer cutting edge peptide protocols personalized to your unique health and wellness goals. Contact us today for a free consultation!
