Optimization Academy with Dr. Greg Jones The Basics of Peptide Therapy: What You Need to know
Dec 26, 2025
Explore the fascinating world of peptides and their roles in health and wellness. Learn how these tiny proteins act as specific signals in the body, offering benefits like weight loss, improved cognition, and enhanced immunity. Discover various delivery methods including injections and nasal sprays. Delve into the aesthetic advantages of peptides like GHK-Cu for skin and hair. Dr. Jones emphasizes the need for tailored approaches along with proper lifestyle choices to maximize peptide effectiveness.
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Peptides Act As Precise Biological Signals
- Peptides are short amino acid chains that act as specific signaling molecules in the body.
- They bind precise receptors like keys in locks to instruct cells to perform targeted functions.
Specificity Reduces Side Effects
- Peptides deliver focused messages to specific receptors, which reduces off-target side effects.
- This specificity contrasts with many drugs that have broader effects and more collateral side effects.
Use Peptides Alongside Lifestyle Signals
- Do not expect peptides to work as standalone magic treatments; pair them with the right lifestyle signals.
- Combine peptides with resistance training for muscle and diet for fat loss to get real benefits.