What are ppetides ? Peptides are short protein chains of about 2-100 amino acids. Your body makes peptides that serve important functions in some of your body's most necessary processes, including how you digest and use energy from the food you eat, how hungry you feel, how your hormones work, and cell movement
Peptide therapeutics are peptides or polypeptides (oligomers or short polymers of amino acids) which are used to for the treatment of diseases. Naturally occurring peptides may serve as hormones, growth factors, neurotransmitters, ion channel ligands, and anti-infectives; peptide therapeutics mimic such functions.
At Fratellone Medical we consider new therapies all the time with our team researching , discussing and meeting about different treatment strategies
Individuals who should exercise caution or avoid peptide use include pregnant or breastfeeding individuals, those with autoimmune conditions, those with severe allergies, and individuals with underlying organ issues
While many peptides are no longer FDA-approved for compounding, some are still available through: FDA-approved pharmaceutical versions (e.g., Tesamorelin for HIV-related fat loss
We as practitioners are being well informed about peptides through various conferences. We have been on a peptide journey I am proud to say that associates/colleague Dr Hannibal Miles and myself are using peptides for a variety of health conditions. in our patient population
Have a consult with Dr Hannibal Miles for peptides Call 212 421 3202
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