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Biohacker, nutritionist, physiologist, fitness coach, competitive athlete, and New York Times bestselling author, Ben Greenfield has educated and inspired millions of people to make the changes necessary to live a healthier life. One of the ways he does this is through peptides. For Ben Greenfield, peptides are a major part of reaching his health goals.
Peptide therapy is still a fairly new concept to some people in the general population, but let’s take a trip back to high school biology class and discuss what peptides are on a basic level. Peptides are biological molecules that are naturally occurring in the body. They contain two or more amino acids connected by peptide bonds. Peptides are responsible for a variety of fundamental processes in the body, including communicating with our cells and signaling them on what to do, such as repairing tissue, producing hormones, or promoting healing.
While for the average person, “peptide therapy” might be a new phrase, peptides have been used therapeutically in medicine for more than a century. You are probably familiar with these medicine: insulin and penicillin With technological advancements, the therapeutic potency and half-life of peptides has been enhanced, allowing it to be used in other ways beneficial to our health.
Ben Greenfield has discussed in depth how he uses peptide therapy to reach his health goals such as muscle gain, fat loss, anti-aging, immune support, recovery, and more.
This peptide stack was used by Ben Greenfield to heal a torn upper hamstring muscle and claims it was much more successful than the typical R.I.C.E protocol, meaning rest, ice, compression, and elevation. He used the following peptides:
When combined with exercise and other lifestyle changes, this peptide stack helped Ben Greenfield gain muscle and lose fat.
Ben Greenfield uses this peptide stack for longevity and anti-aging purposes.
Peptide therapy helps by mimicking your body's own peptides to elicit a desired response. As peptides are naturally occurring and specific in function, they are well tolerated within your body with minimal to no side effects. Blokes offers peptide therapy customized to your body and your needs. Schedule a consultation and speak with one of our board-certified clinicians to find out what peptide stack is right for you.
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