Peptide Therapy 101: What It Is and Who It's For

Peptides come up constantly in longevity and recovery conversations, but the explanations are often either too technical or too vague to be useful. Here's the plain version.

What peptides actually are

Peptides are short chains of amino acids — smaller and simpler than a full protein, but still able to signal specific processes in the body. Different peptides target different systems: some support tissue repair, some support growth-hormone release, some support gut health.

What peptide therapy is used for

In this practice, peptide protocols are most often used to support recovery from injury or overtraining, gut health, sleep quality, and longevity-focused goals like maintaining lean muscle. They're targeted tools, not a general wellness supplement — which is exactly why the "who's it for" question matters more than the "what is it" question.

Why it's not a self-directed decision

Because peptides are potent and protocol-specific, they're dispensed only after a consultation and lab review with Teresa Powell, FNP-BC — matching the peptide, dose, and duration to your actual goals and health picture, not a one-size regimen.

If you're curious whether peptide therapy fits your situation, that's exactly what a consultation is for.