Peptides: Hype or Healing? Adam Boender Breaks It Down
Summary
- Growth Hormone vs. Secretagogues - Dr. Adam Boender explains how peptides like Tesamorelin and Ipamorelin stimulate the body’s natural growth hormone production, offering a gentler, more physiologic alternative to synthetic hormone replacement.
- Peptide Purity & Stability Matter - The integrity of peptide therapies hinges on how they’re synthesized and purified. Dr. Adam highlights the importance of lyophilized (freeze-dried) forms and the use of bacteriostatic water to reduce contamination risk when reconstituting peptides.
- Regulation & Safety in the Peptide Industry - Although peptide use isn’t illegal, the industry faces growing scrutiny. Dr. Adam and I discuss the FDA’s shifting stance and the need for clear regulations, especially around compounds like GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., Ozempic).
