WHAT CONDITIONS CAN DOCTORS TREAT WITH PEPTIDE THERAPY IN NAPLES?

Peptide therapy has emerged as one of this decade’s most significant health and beauty trends, with different peptides generating considerable buzz for their effectiveness in addressing various health and cosmetic issues. Consider the peptide semaglutide, the active ingredient in the prescription drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, which have reached blockbuster status due to their proven ability to help people lose weight. Oh, and before becoming recognized—and approved—for its weight loss potential, the FDA approved semaglutide (Ozempic) in 2017 to treat type 2 diabetes.

Or how about argireline, matrixyl, dermaxyl, and what are known as “copper” peptides? These are just a few of the dozens of peptides now found in countless topical skincare and anti-aging formulations. Given the soaring popularity of peptide-based skincare products—400 million-plus views on TikTok skincare videos containing the “#peptides” hashtag—you may soon find it difficult to find skincare products without peptides.

If you’re wondering whether the buzz about peptides may be hype, internal medicine specialist Dr. Diane Brzezinski, D.O., and her partner physician, Dr. Michael Hellman, D.O., will tell you, “Absolutely not!” In fact, for over a decade, Dr. B’s internal medicine practice has been offering peptide therapy in Naples, Florida, to help treat a variety of health issues.

Dr. B and Dr. Hellman keep close track of peptide research developments and look forward to offering their Naples-area patients new peptide therapies when they demonstrate clinically proven health benefits and safety profiles. Let’s take a closer look at peptide therapy and highlight the numerous health conditions physicians are now using it to treat.

PEPTIDE THERAPY: THE BASICS

A fundamental building block of proteins, peptides are short-chain amino acid molecules that most living organisms produce. They play an essential multi-faceted role in numerous cellular functions, including but not limited to cell-to-cell communication, ion transport, gene expression, immune response, and hormonal signaling. Along with natural production, our bodies can absorb and utilize peptides produced by other organisms.

Peptide therapy uses specific peptides to regulate and manage physiological processes at the cellular level to address distinct health issues. Thus far, researchers have identified over 7,000 peptides with bioactive properties that could prove therapeutically promising. The FDA has approved more than 80 for therapeutic use, over 200 are undergoing clinical trials, and another 600-plus are in preclinical trials, according to science and medical research publisher Bentham Science.

Dr. B’S PEPTIDE THERAPY IN NAPLES

Dr. B and Dr. Hellman use specific FDA-approved therapeutic peptides as warranted to treat patients’ unique health concerns as part of a holistic approach. They also utilize small doses of other peptides that have proven effective at enhancing health, similar to the use of supplements to boost health. Dr. B’s practice uses semaglutide* to help numerous Naples-area patients control type 2 diabetes and/or lose weight. It has also been found that peptide therapy with sermorelin/glycine is effective for weight loss and helps patients restore hormone balance, enhance energy levels, improve sleep quality, boost memory, and improve the libido. A common concern with semaglutide treatments are patients reporting losing lean muscle mass. Dr. B recommends using CJC/Ipamorelin to preserve lean muscle while also aiding in weight loss. *Dr. B only sources semaglutide from FDA-regulated peptide companies and encourages her patients to always discuss with a medical provider first before seeking treatments from online pharmacies.

Patients suffering from gastrointestinal disorders have found relief from their symptoms with Body Protection Compound (BPC) 157 peptide therapy at Dr. B’s Naples-area clinic. BPC-157, which has been proven to promote a healthy digestive microbiome, helps treat ulcers, fistulas, acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, malabsorption syndromes, colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. B and Dr. Hellman also find that its ability to control inflammation makes it an effective peptide to help patients recover from injuries and control inflammatory conditions.

Other health issues that may warrant peptide treatment at Dr. B’s clinic include:

• Autoimmune disorders
• Immune system support
• Joint and ligament healing
• Chronic pain
• Muscle repair and growth
• Physiological sexual dysfunction
• Chronic fatigue
• Cognitive decline
• Depression
• Skin repair

EXPLORE YOUR PEPTIDE THERAPY OPTIONS IN NAPLES WITH DR. B

With their focus on using a holistic approach to treating their Naples, Florida-area patients, Dr. B and Dr. Hellman are excited about the promise peptide therapy offers as a primary and adjunct treatment for so many different health concerns. With proven first-hand success treating their patients with peptide therapy, the physicians look forward to expanding their peptide therapy options as they enter the medical mainstream. To learn more about peptide therapy in Naples, schedule an appointment with Dr. B or Dr. Hellman by calling (239) 261-9990.