Peptide therapy has become an immensely popular health and wellness treatment in recent decades, and it can be used to target a number of different bodily issues. Peptides are smaller versions of proteins, and because they are more broken down than proteins, they are more easily absorbed by the body. Our body can make its own peptides, but as we get older, peptide levels tend to decrease, affecting our health in different ways.
Fortunately, we can combat this natural loss in peptides through peptide therapy. We can deliver specific types of peptides to the body to help kickstart different processes or help the body ward off other issues. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at five health benefits of different peptide therapies.
Five Health Conditions That Can Be Treated With Peptide Therapy
Peptide therapy is something we offer at LX Medical, and depending on your specific needs, the peptides can be delivered through an injection, orally, topically or nasally. But what types of issues are people targeting with peptide therapy? We provide peptide therapy for patients hoping to combat the following issues:
- Weight Loss – Peptide therapy can be an integral part of a weight loss program. For these patients, we’d recommend a peptide treatment that works to stimulate the production of growth hormones in the body, which helps you burn fat and build lean muscles. When paired with diet changes and exercise, you may find that your waistline is decreasing and your lean muscles are growing.
- Skin Health – If you’re hoping to combat the signs of aging and give your skin a boost, peptide therapy may be right for you. Certain peptides can help to boost hydration and skin elasticity by fueling the production of collagen and elastin. Our skin health tends to naturally fade as we get older and these proteins become less plentiful in our body, but we can restore these proteins and give our skin a youthful appearance with the help of peptide therapy.
- Joint Pain – Another common issue that many older adults face is discomfort related to arthritic degeneration. The loss of protective cartilage can lead to bone on bone contact and prolonged inflammation in our joints. Specific peptide combinations can work to naturally relieve inflammation and promote cellular repair processes. Peptide therapy cannot regrow lost cartilage, but it can improve joint health and make it easier to preserve the cartilage that remains so that you can stay active long into old age.
- Sleep Quality – Sleep is an incredibly important restorative process for our body, and if we’re struggling to achieve quality sleep, our body may not be able to perform all the necessary repair processes for ideal health. Certain peptides have been shown to improve circadian rhythm and help you fall asleep faster and sleep longer. If you’re struggling to get quality sleep and it seems like nothing is working, consider looking into peptide therapy with LX Medical.
- Sexual Health – Sexual health isn’t something that everyone likes to talk about, but you don’t need to suffer in silence if you’re running into issues in the bedroom. Peptide therapy can help combat a number of different sexual health problems that you may run into as you get older, including decreased libido, decreased sensation during intercourse, inability to orgasm or discomfort during intercourse. If you or your loved one are experiencing any new or chronic issues related to sexual function or performance, know that solutions may only be one call away.
To learn more about peptide therapy, including information about costs and complementary treatments that should be pursued alongside peptide therapy, give the team at LX Medical a call today at (651) 565-9633.
