Peptides: What’s the fuss? [Final segment]

As with all remedies or health enhancements, there comes anywhere from a few side effects or contraindications to a huge laundry list of “who or how and under what conditions these should be take or not taken.” Peptides are no different except they do not have a lengthy set of contraindicators as with pharmaceutical products derived solely from chemicals.

Peptides haven’t been researched or experimented with as far as how they may affect a pregnant or breastfeeding mom. To say the least, the hormone altering type should be strictly avoided if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

Active cancer patients or patients with a previous tumor history should avoid peptides. Certain peptides that promote tissue regeneration, growth hormone release or vascular growth should definitely be avoided.

Serious cardiovascular disorders aren’t a good combination with peptides as they can affect blood flow, vascular tone and fluid retention. Anyone with severe hypertension, history of blood clots or infarctions should be medically cleared first.

People with the following disorders should avoid peptide treatment:

1) Autoimmune conditions such as Lupus or Rheumatoid Arthritis should at the very least be heavily monitored by their specialists.

2) People with uncontrolled diabetes or various endocrine issues should avoid or work closely with their health professional as growth hormone-related peptides and insulin regulating medications can significantly alter glucose and hormone balances.

3) If a person has kidney or liver impairment this could cause the peptides to not be broken down adequately thus causing peptide accumulation which could be toxic and render the opposite outcome than what was expected.

4) Candidates with thyroid disease aren’t a great match for peptide use (such as the weight loss type, Semaglutide, as it carries specific warnings for folks with medullary thyroid issues.

The common side effects for some peptides can be bruising, swelling, redness or pain at injection site, although this seems negligible if you weigh it against the positive outcomes gained by the majority of health seekers.

Those taking the weight loss Peptide (GLP-1) may cause nausea, vomiting, loose bowels or constipation. As well, in a few instances, overstimulating growth hormones or altering metabolic signaling can sometimes cause unintended fluid retention, joint pain or increased blood sugar.

Overall, I believe we haven’t even scratched the surface on Peptides 101! I’m most grateful to Steve and Pam Huggins who turned me on to peptide education. They have been studying them for several years, and Steve has endured some lofty health hiccups and his well-being has escalated in the right direction. Pam, as well, has acquired much more energy and they both look younger to me just in the last year. As their health gurus tell them, don’t waste your money on peptides UNLESS you are willing to get proper rest, drink adequate water, eat healthy and do daily exercise. It all goes together, but the good habits alongside what I deem “the fountain of youth” simply is the key that unlocks the peptides’ magic.

The Huggins use a compounding pharmacist and their health practitioners are in Springfield and St. Louis. If anyone has any questions concerning who to go see to get started with peptide therapy, feel free to email me: jmgad7580@gmail.com .

For those interested in learning about the main peptides, their names and the formulas for mixing with the BAC water for reconstitution, download the Peptide Cheat Sheet from the internet.