Peptide therapy refers to the use of specific peptides, which are short chains of amino acids, to treat various conditions including inflammation. Peptides have gained a lot of interest as a therapeutic modality due to their high specificity, efficacy, and safety profile.
Some key points about peptide therapy for inflammation:
- Peptides can mimic natural biological processes and signal specific cellular receptors to exert effects
- They are involved in many physiological functions like cell signaling, immune modulation, and tissue repair
- Peptide therapy aims to leverage these functions to resolve underlying causes of inflammation
- Various endogenous peptides with anti-inflammatory properties have been identified
- Top examples include thymosin alpha-1, LL-37, ghrelin, alpha-MSH, and some food peptides
Anti-inflammatory peptides can:
- Downregulate proinflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha, IL-6, IL-1beta
- Upregulate anti-inflammatory cytokines like IL-10
- Inactivate NF-kappaB pathway to suppress inflammation
- Reduce oxidative stress
- Enhance tissue healing and regeneration
Thymosin alpha-1 is one of the best studied anti-inflammatory peptides. Key actions:
- Stimulates white blood cells and antibody production
- Shifts immune response towards anti-inflammatory Th2
- Reduces TNF-alpha, IL-6, IL-1beta
- Improves T regulatory cell function
Peptide therapy is given via subcutaneous
injections or topical creams. Treatment plans are customized based on:
- Type and severity of inflammation
- Root causes identified through testing
- Patient health status and medications
- Goals for quality of life
Dosing is adjusted over time based on patient response.
Length of treatment depends on condition but is often
3-6 months.
Some examples of inflammation-related conditions where peptide therapy may help:
- Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis
- Metabolic disorders like obesity and diabetes
- Gastrointestinal inflammation
- Skin conditions like eczema, dermatitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Recovery after surgery or injury
Those with chronic uncontrolled inflammation due to above conditions may benefit from evaluation for
anti-inflammatory peptide therapy at
Renew Hormone Center.
Our integrative providers first identify root causes and customize multi-modal plans to resolve inflammation.
Peptide therapy may be included along with:
- Changes to diet and lifestyle
- Nutraceuticals like curcumin, omega-3
- Stress management
- Other hormone balancing
We offer cutting-edge peptide protocols tailored to each patient for optimal outcomes. With holistic inflammation resolution as the goal, most see lasting improvements in pain, functioning, and overall wellness.
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