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Let's Talk about Protein and Peptides

Protein plays an essential role in helping achieve and maintain optimal body composition, preventing age-related muscle loss, and promoting longevity.

Consuming an adequate amount of protein can increase the rate of metabolism, assisting with weight regulation. Adequate protein consumption is essential when in a caloric deficit (aka a "fat loss" diet) to preserve lean body mass and metabolic rate.

Consuming enough protein can also reduce the risk of aging-related conditions like fractures and osteoporosis.

By facilitating better body composition and contributing to disease prevention, protein proves to be a vital nutrient to include in one's diet for a healthier, longer life.

How Much Protein Should I Eat?

During a weight loss phase, aim to intake a minimum of 1 gram of protein per pound of either desired body weight or lean body mass, adjusting protein consumption based on your specific goals.

As a rule of thumb, the lower your calories are, the more protein you should consume to maintain muscle mass. Always ensure you are getting in enough fiber and micronutrients from fruits and vegetables.

Our Favorite Protein Supplements

While you should try to get most of your protein from whole food sources, protein supplements can be a great adjunct to add more protein to your diet.

These brands and flavors just happen to be some of our favorites:

Peptides are chains of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins). They can be utilized to enhance health and vitality. Peptide chains are essentially the foundation of proteins, influencing various biological processes such as muscle development, wound repair, sexual performance, testosterone production, fertility, and more. (1).

Many of you who have used peptides have experienced remarkable benefits, including skin firming, fat reduction, improved sleep, accelerated injury healing, and enhanced recovery from exercise.

Regrettably, the FDA recently decided to restrict most compounding pharmacies from producing certain peptides. Our affiliate pharmacy has not yet provided a timeline for when they might stop production.

It's important to note that while some growth hormone-releasing peptides may pose safety risks, the majority of peptides have been established as safe through clinical application. A study published in the 2019 International Journal of Molecular Sciences portrayed bioactive peptides as safe and innovative therapies "known to possess regulatory functions leading to health benefits." (2).

Certain peptides that have received FDA approval, such as some fat burners, will not be impacted. However, the majority of peptides will become harder to acquire. The peptides that are being phased out include:

• CJC-1295
• Ipamorelin
• BPC 157
• Ibutamoren
• AOD 9604
• Kisspeptin

If you currently incorporate any of these peptides into your current supplement regimen, we recommend that you refill your prescription as soon as possible.

If you are contemplating trying peptides before they become unavailable, please contact us for more information. We can provide you with more information about usage, advantages, potential risks, and other details concerning peptides.

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1.   Forbes J, Krishnamurthy K. Biochemistry, Peptide. [Updated 2022 Aug 29]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562260/

2.   Martínez-Villaluenga, C., & Hernández-Ledesma, B. (2020). Peptides for Health Benefits 2019. International journal of molecular sciences, 21(7), 2543. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms21072543

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