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Dr. Craig Koniver: Peptide & Hormone Therapies for Health, Performance & Longevity

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Exploring Peptides as Alternatives to Hormone Manipulation

Peptides present a viable alternative to traditional hormone replacement therapies by allowing manipulation of hormonal pathways without directly altering hormone levels, thus avoiding issues such as negative feedback and suppression of natural hormone production. Using peptides, like ipamorelin, stimulates the body’s natural responses, encouraging the release of growth hormone and potentially mitigating age-related hormonal decline. This approach aims to maintain hormonal balance by utilizing natural variation in dosage and timing of hormone release, as opposed to consistent high levels often associated with methods like pellet therapy. Emphasizing natural secretion patterns, such as the importance of sleep for growth hormone release, showcases the strategic benefit of peptide therapies in promoting healing and growth while adhering to the body's intrinsic hormonal rhythms.

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