Peptides are not a substitute for physical therapy, regenerative orthobiologic treatment, or appropriate rest and rehabilitation theyre best understood as a potential adjunct within a broader recovery plan, not a replacement for it
Think of amino acids as letters in an alphabet, and peptides as words that communicate specific instructions to your cells
Without enough of it, you may become anemic leading to fatigue, shortness of breath, dizziness, and complications during labor and delivery [*]
The reality is more nuanced, and informed patients make better decisions
Groups at higher risk of deficiency include older adults (due to reduced stomach acid production), people following vegan or strict vegetarian diets (as B12 is naturally found almost exclusively in animal products), individuals with pernicious anaemia or other malabsorption conditions, those taking certain medications such as metformin or proton pump inhibitors long-term, and people with significant nitrous oxide exposure (including recreational use), which can inactivate B12 in the body
Blended products cost $100 to $200 research-grade or $400 to $700 monthly clinical