Peptide injections introduce amino acid compounds called peptides into the body to promote various beneficial effects. Depending on the type, peptides can help build muscle, burn fat, enhance immunity, improve injury recovery, and more. Most peptides are not well absorbed orally so clinicians administer them via subcutaneous injection. Once in the bloodstream, peptides bind to receptors to trigger desired responses.
Some widely used peptides are BPC-157 for injury healing, TB-500 for tissue repair, GHRP2 to release growth hormone, and Follistatin for muscle growth. Ipamorelin and CJC-1295 also stimulate growth hormone to gain muscle and lose fat. Each peptide has a specific purpose for which doctors thoughtfully prescribe them.
Peptides are generally quite safe when professionally administered in proper clinical dosages. However, some potential side effects depend on the type used. For example, GHRP2 can cause water retention while MT2 may temporarily darken skin tone. Using unsterile needles also risks infection. Like any medical treatment, patients should consult experts to ensure safety.
After a medical evaluation, trained professionals calculate an optimal peptide dosage and injection schedule customized per patient. Most inject subcutaneously using an insulin needle into lower abdominal fat. The process takes only a few seconds. Injection frequency depends on the half-life of each peptide. Most require multiple doses per week. Proper rotating injection sites prevents irritation.
Those seeking anti-aging skin and hair benefits often use collagen peptides. Athletes and bodybuilders utilize peptides to enhance performance, build muscle, or recover from injury. Some bariatric patients incorporate select peptides to boost weight loss. Under physician guidance, most healthy adults are good candidates. Proper lifestyle habits optimize peptide effects. As always, patients should first consult their healthcare provider.
