Peptide therapy involves the use of peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, to promote health and wellness. Peptide therapy has become increasingly popular due to its wide range of potential benefits and relatively low risk of side effects. Potential benefits of peptide therapy include enhanced injury recovery, increased lean muscle mass, weight loss support, anti-aging effects, and improved mood and cognitive function.
At our peptide clinic in Tacoma, highly-trained peptide therapy practitioners customize peptide protocols to meet each patient's unique health goals. We offer peptide injections and oral peptide supplements to Tacoma-area patients interested in harnessing the healing and restorative power of peptides.
There are many potential uses of peptide therapy. Below we outline some of the most common uses of this innovative therapy:
Certain peptides have been shown to boost lean muscle gains, increase endurance, speed exercise recovery, and reduce joint pain from exercise. Our clinic commonly uses peptide therapy for weight loss combined with customized fitness guidance to help patients reach their body composition goals.
As we age, peptide production declines, contributing to cell aging. Supplementing certain peptides can stimulate tissue regeneration, promote collagen production, improve skin texture, support hair growth, and enhance many other markers of youthfulness.
The anti-inflammatory and tissue regenerating properties of certain peptides allow them to speed recovery from injury or surgery. We frequently use peptide therapy to help patients recover more quickly from orthopedic injuries and procedures.
Some peptides have been studied for their potential to promote neural growth and development as well as regulate neurotransmitters related to mood, addiction, learning, and social behaviors. Peptide therapy shows promise for cognitive enhancement in healthy adults.
Peptide therapy can mimic, amplify, or regulate various hormones in the body. We offer hormonal peptide therapy to help patients achieve better hormonal balance related to thyroid function, sexual performance, bone health and more.
There are many excellent reasons to consider peptide therapy, either on its own or combined with other treatments. Benefits of peptide therapy include:
When administered correctly under medical supervision, peptide therapy is very well tolerated. However, there are some potential risks and side effects to consider:
We carefully screen patients to minimize risk and customize dosing to avoid unwanted side effects. Most side effects are mild and resolve quickly. Let your provider know if you have any negative reactions.
Peptide therapy research has uncovered an unexpected role for certain peptides in wound healing. Specific peptide sequences have been found to stimulate collagen production and angiogenesis (new blood vessel growth) in damaged tissues. This suggests peptide treatment could accelerate healing in difficult-to-treat injuries like diabetic ulcers.
Our Tacoma peptide clinic serves all of Pierce county and surrounding areas. We provide both in-office and virtual consultations to determine if peptide therapy is right for you. Blood tests help screen for any contraindications and identify opportunities for enhancement.
After a consult, your provider orders and mixes pharmaceutical-grade peptides specific to your treatment plan. Most protocols involve taking peptides via subcutaneous injection 2-3 times per week, while some peptide supplements can be taken in oral capsule form.
We teach each patient to confidently perform self-injections to maximize adherence and convenience. Follow up blood tests and progress tracking allows for regimen adjustments to help you reach and sustain your goals with peptide therapy.
To get the most out of peptide therapy, we provide all patients with evidence-based lifestyle medicine guidance related to nutrition, movement, stress resilience and restorative sleep.
Some examples of our recommendations include:
While peptides can provide a tremendous boost to wellness, adopting supportive lifestyle behaviors maximizes and sustains their benefits. Our providers offer detailed, personalized suggestions to help patients make positive lifestyle changes.
We look forward to serving you at our Tacoma peptide clinic! Please reach out with any questions about how peptides or comprehensive lifestyle guidance can help you meet your health goals.
