Peptide Therapy
What is Peptide Therapy?
Peptide therapy is an advanced approach in regenerative and functional medicine that uses short chains of amino acids—called peptides—to help regulate natural biological processes. These compounds act as messengers in the body, supporting healthy metabolism, immune function, hormone balance, and cognitive clarity under medical supervision.
As we age or experience health challenges, our natural peptide production can decline. Peptide therapy, when prescribed by a qualified provider, may help restore these important signaling pathways to promote recovery, balanced hormones, and overall wellness.
Forum Health’s nationwide network of functional medicine clinics offers peptide therapy as part of a personalized treatment plan designed around each patient’s unique health needs and lab results.
How Does Peptide Therapy Work?
Peptides act as biological messengers that send signals to cells and help regulate how the body functions. Each peptide is designed to mimic or enhance the body’s own communication systems in a precise and targeted way.
How peptide therapy supports health:
- Cell Signaling: Peptides interact with specific receptors to support natural processes such as cellular repair, metabolism, and hormone regulation.
- Restoring Balance: With age or illness, natural peptide activity may decline. Targeted peptides can help restore this signaling under provider supervision.
- Targeted Action: Peptides work selectively—some support pituitary function, while others influence appetite, blood sugar, or immune response.
- Regeneration & Repair: Certain peptides promote collagen formation and cellular renewal, supporting recovery and healthy aging.
This medically guided therapy helps the body maintain its natural ability to heal, regulate, and thrive.
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Patients who receive peptide therapy under medical supervision often experience improvements such as:
Better sleep and sustained energy
Enhanced mood, focus, and libido
Support for healthy metabolism and body composition
Healthier skin and tissue repair
Balanced immune and inflammatory responses
Overall sense of vitality and well-being
Certain peptides may also help regulate natural hormone signaling associated with recovery and metabolic health. All treatment plans are tailored and monitored by a licensed healthcare professional.
Forum Health providers prescribe only pharmaceutical-grade peptides based on clinical evaluation and lab testing. Common options include:
- Sermorelin – Supports growth hormone regulation in patients with clinically diagnosed deficiency.
- Liraglutide (GLP-1) – Helps support metabolic balance and blood sugar regulation.
- Semaglutide (GLP-1) – Clinically proven for chronic weight management and type 2 diabetes.
- Tirzepatide (GIP/GLP-1) – Dual-pathway peptide that supports metabolic and hormonal balance.
Each therapy is prescribed based on individual health history, goals, and provider assessment.
Peptide therapy may be an option for individuals who:
- Experience fatigue or reduced energy levels
- Have symptoms of hormone or metabolic imbalance
- Want to support focus, mood, or restorative sleep
- Are navigating perimenopause, menopause, or age-related changes
- Seek to maintain cellular and hormonal health under clinical supervision
FAQs
Is Peptide Therapy Safe?
Yes. Peptides prescribed through Forum Health are pharmaceutical-grade and bioidentical to those naturally produced by the body. Our medical team monitors all treatments through comprehensive lab testing and follow-up visits to ensure safety and efficacy.
How is Peptide Therapy Administered?
Depending on the specific peptide, treatment may involve:
- Subcutaneous injections (most common and effective)
- Oral capsules
- Topical creams
Your Forum Health provider will determine the dosage, frequency, and delivery method based on your lab results, treatment goals, and overall care plan.
What can I Expect From Treatment?
Your peptide therapy journey at Forum Health includes:
- A personalized consultation with a licensed functional medicine provider
- Advanced lab testing to assess hormone and metabolic function
- A customized peptide treatment plan
Ongoing progress tracking and provider support
How soon will I see results?
Most patients notice improvements within 4–8 weeks, with full results depending on lifestyle, dosage, and consistency.
Are peptides covered by insurance?
Most peptide treatments are cash-pay only, but Forum Health offers transparent pricing and affordable plans.
Can I combine peptides with other therapies?
Yes. Peptide therapy works synergistically with bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT), IV therapy, and nutraceuticals.
Ready to Get Started?
Peptide therapy may help restore balance, energy, and well-being when prescribed by a licensed medical provider. Schedule a consultation today to see if peptide therapy is right for you.