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Peptide Therapy

Precision peptide protocols for weight loss, healing, growth hormone optimization, longevity, and sexual wellness.

The Science

What Are Peptides — and Why Do They Work?

Peptides are short chains of amino acids — the building blocks of proteins — that act as biological signaling molecules. Your body naturally produces hundreds of peptides that regulate virtually every physiological process: hormone release, tissue repair, immune function, metabolism, and cellular communication.

As we age, peptide production declines — contributing to slower healing, reduced growth hormone output, weight gain, cognitive decline, and diminished vitality. Therapeutic peptides are synthetic versions of these naturally occurring molecules, designed to restore or amplify specific biological signals with remarkable precision and minimal side effects.

Unlike traditional pharmaceuticals that often work through broad mechanisms, peptides are highly targeted — binding to specific receptors to produce specific outcomes. This precision makes them among the most exciting tools in modern functional and longevity medicine.

Personalized & Medically Supervised

Peptide therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Each patient is evaluated individually to determine whether a specific peptide therapy may be appropriate based on their health history, goals, medications, symptoms, and overall health.

A medical consultation is required before peptide therapy is recommended. Blood work may also be required, depending on the specific peptide being considered and the patient's medical history. Appropriate monitoring helps us make informed treatment decisions and identify potential safety concerns.

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When peptide therapy is prescribed, patients are required to have 30-day follow-up monitoring with a Health Coach and/or Nurse Practitioner (NP). This follow-up allows our team to assess how you are responding, review concerns or side effects, and determine whether adjustments or additional medical evaluation are appropriate.

MEDICALLY-Supervised

Peptide Protocols We Offer

Weight Loss

Semaglutide / Tirzepatide (GLP-1 Receptor Agonists)

GLP-1 receptor agonists are among the most clinically validated weight loss therapies available. They reduce appetite, slow gastric emptying, improve insulin sensitivity, and support significant, sustained fat loss — particularly visceral fat.

  • ✓Reduces appetite and food cravings
  • ✓Improves blood sugar regulation and insulin sensitivity
  • ✓Supports 15–25% body weight reduction in clinical trials
  • ✓Cardiovascular and metabolic protective effects
  • ✓Weekly subcutaneous injection — compounded or brand name
Growth Hormone

CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin

This peptide combination stimulates the pituitary gland to release growth hormone in a natural, pulsatile pattern — without suppressing the body's own production. It supports fat loss, muscle gain, sleep quality, and recovery.

  • ✓Increases growth hormone and IGF-1 levels naturally
  • ✓Supports lean muscle mass and fat metabolism
  • ✓Improves deep sleep and recovery
  • ✓Anti-aging effects on skin, hair, and connective tissue
  • ✓Administered as a nightly subcutaneous injection
Healing & Recovery

BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound)

BPC-157 is a synthetic peptide derived from a protein found in gastric juice. It has remarkable regenerative properties — accelerating healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles, and gut tissue, and reducing inflammation.

  • ✓Accelerates tendon, ligament, and muscle healing
  • ✓Reduces joint pain and inflammation
  • ✓Heals leaky gut and GI tract damage
  • ✓Neuroprotective and mood-stabilizing effects
  • ✓Available as oral capsules or subcutaneous injection
Healing & Recovery

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4)

TB-500 promotes tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and supports recovery from injury. It works synergistically with BPC-157 and is particularly effective for musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, and post-surgical healing.

  • ✓Promotes cell migration and tissue repair
  • ✓Reduces chronic inflammation and pain
  • ✓Supports recovery from sports injuries
  • ✓Improves flexibility and range of motion
  • ✓Often stacked with BPC-157 for enhanced effect
Longevity & Energy

NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide)

NAD+ is a critical coenzyme involved in cellular energy production, DNA repair, and longevity pathways. Levels decline significantly with age. Restoration via IV infusion or subcutaneous injection produces dramatic improvements in energy, cognition, and cellular health.

  • ✓Restores cellular energy production (ATP)
  • ✓Activates sirtuins — longevity-associated proteins
  • ✓Supports DNA repair and genomic stability
  • ✓Improves cognitive function and mental clarity
  • ✓Available as IV infusion or subcutaneous injection
Sexual Wellness

PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

PT-141 works centrally in the brain — activating melanocortin receptors to increase sexual desire and arousal in both men and women. Unlike vascular-acting medications, it addresses the neurological component of sexual dysfunction.

  • ✓Increases sexual desire and arousal in men and women
  • ✓Works independently of the vascular system
  • ✓Effective for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD)
  • ✓Administered as a subcutaneous injection or nasal spray
  • ✓Onset within 45–60 minutes; effects last 6–12 hours
Growth Hormone

Sermorelin

Sermorelin is a growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog that stimulates the pituitary to produce and secrete growth hormone. A well-established, cost-effective option for growth hormone optimization with a strong safety profile.

  • ✓Stimulates natural growth hormone release
  • ✓Improves body composition and fat metabolism
  • ✓Supports bone density and muscle mass
  • ✓Enhances sleep quality and recovery
  • ✓Nightly subcutaneous injection protocol
Hormonal Health

Kisspeptin

Kisspeptin is a neuropeptide that regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis — stimulating LH and FSH release to support natural testosterone and estrogen production. Particularly useful for men seeking to restore hormonal function without suppressing fertility.

  • ✓Stimulates LH and FSH release naturally
  • ✓Supports testosterone production in men
  • ✓Preserves fertility and testicular function
  • ✓Useful for post-TRT recovery or fertility optimization
  • ✓Subcutaneous injection protocol
Mood & Bonding

Oxytocin Combination

Oxytocin — the "bonding hormone" — plays a central role in trust, emotional connection, stress reduction, and sexual satisfaction. Compounded oxytocin combinations amplify these effects, supporting mood, intimacy, and social wellbeing.

  • ✓Enhances emotional bonding and intimacy
  • ✓Reduces anxiety and stress response
  • ✓Supports sexual satisfaction and orgasmic function
  • ✓Improves mood and sense of wellbeing
  • ✓Available as intranasal spray or sublingual troche
Healing Stack

Wolverine Peptide Stack

The Wolverine Stack combines the most potent healing and recovery peptides into a single protocol — designed for accelerated tissue repair, injury recovery, and resilience. Named for its aggressive regenerative capacity.

  • ✓BPC-157 + TB-500 core combination for maximum healing
  • ✓Accelerates recovery from acute and chronic injuries
  • ✓Reduces systemic inflammation and pain
  • ✓Supports tendon, ligament, muscle, and nerve repair
  • ✓Ideal for athletes, post-surgical patients, and chronic pain
Aesthetics & Skin

Glow Peptide Stack

The Glow Stack targets skin quality, collagen production, and aesthetic vitality from the inside out — combining peptides that stimulate growth hormone, support collagen synthesis, and reduce oxidative damage to skin and connective tissue.

  • ✓Stimulates collagen and elastin production
  • ✓Improves skin texture, tone, and hydration
  • ✓Reduces fine lines and supports skin thickness
  • ✓Supports hair and nail strength
  • ✓Synergistic with aesthetics treatments and skincare RX
Longevity

Epithalon

Epithalon is a tetrapeptide derived from the pineal gland with powerful anti-aging and longevity properties. It activates telomerase — the enzyme that lengthens telomeres — and regulates the sleep-wake cycle, immune function, and cellular aging.

  • ✓Activates telomerase to lengthen and protect telomeres
  • ✓Slows biological aging at the cellular level
  • ✓Regulates melatonin and circadian rhythm
  • ✓Supports immune function and antioxidant defense
  • ✓Administered in cycles — subcutaneous injection protocol
Immune & Neurological

VIP Peptide (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)

VIP is a naturally occurring neuropeptide with powerful anti-inflammatory, immune-modulating, and neuroprotective properties. It is particularly effective for patients with chronic inflammatory conditions, mast cell activation, and post-infectious syndromes including long COVID and CIRS.

  • ✓Potent anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating effects
  • ✓Supports recovery from CIRS, mold illness, and long COVID
  • ✓Reduces neuroinflammation and cognitive symptoms
  • ✓Improves pulmonary function and exercise tolerance
  • ✓Administered as an intranasal spray protocol

FDA & Compounded Peptide Disclosure

Some peptide therapies may involve compounded medications. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved, meaning the FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness, or quality before they are marketed. The FDA has also identified safety and quality concerns involving certain compounded peptide substances.

For this reason, we do not promote peptide therapy as a guaranteed treatment or claim that every peptide is FDA-approved. Peptide selection is based on an individualized medical assessment, and treatment is provided only when the prescribing clinician determines that it is medically appropriate.

Patients should never purchase peptides from unregulated websites or use products labeled for "research use only." The FDA has warned that products marketed this way may actually be intended for human use and can present significant safety risks.

Your safety comes first. Our goal is to provide individualized medical guidance, appropriate monitoring, and responsible prescribing — not simply to prescribe a peptide because it is trending online.

Natural Support

Supplements & Nutraceuticals

Collagen Peptides

Hydrolyzed collagen peptides support connective tissue repair, skin elasticity, and joint health — complementing BPC-157 and TB-500 protocols.

L-Glutamine

The most abundant amino acid in the body — critical for gut lining integrity, immune function, and muscle recovery. Supports BPC-157 gut healing protocols.

Creatine Monohydrate

The most evidence-backed supplement for muscle performance, cognitive function, and cellular energy. Synergistic with CJC-1295/Ipamorelin and growth hormone protocols.

NMN / NR (NAD+ Precursors)

Oral NAD+ precursors that support cellular energy and longevity pathways between NAD+ infusion sessions.

Zinc & Magnesium

Essential cofactors for peptide signaling, testosterone synthesis, and cellular repair processes.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Reduces systemic inflammation that blunts peptide effectiveness. Supports cardiovascular and metabolic health.

Advanced Diagnostics

Recommended Lab Panels

IGF-1 (Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1)
Growth Hormone (Stimulation Panel)
Comprehensive Sex Hormone Panel
Metabolic Panel, Insulin, HbA1c, Fasting Glucose
Inflammatory Markers (hsCRP, IL-6, TNF-alpha)
NAD+ Levels (Intracellular)
Micronutrient & Amino Acid Panel
Genetics Labs (MTHFR, Metabolic Variants)
View All Advanced Lab Panels →

Take the First Step

Unlock Your Body's Full Potential

Peptide therapy is not a shortcut — it's precision medicine working with your biology. Schedule a consultation with Dr. Christine Green to find the right protocol for your goals.