Whether it’s insulin injections or skin care serums, peptides have long been a part of health and wellness therapies. As the building blocks of proteins, peptides play an essential role in numerous processes, including energy production, metabolism, collagen production, immune function, libido, and skin repair. These short chains of amino acids are naturally made within the body, but this process can slow with age or fall short of demand due to an insufficient diet or increased physical activity. In these cases, synthesized peptides can be efficiently delivered through approaches like injections, topical serums, or nasal sprays. In this article, we’ll explore peptide therapies, how they work, and who can benefit from them.
Peptides are synthesized in the body by assembling short chains of amino acids absorbed from nutrient-rich foods like meat, fish, and beans. Many hormones, neurotransmitters, and growth factors are peptides, functioning as signaling molecules that help regulate physiological processes such as blood sugar, metabolism, and pain sensation. Peptides can also be structural components, helping to maintain tissue strength and resilience, as in the case of collagen.
However, various factors can impede our ability to create peptides naturally. As we age, our peptide levels decline. This can lead to less cellular repair, reduced muscle mass, slower metabolism, and visible signs of aging like wrinkles and loss of skin elasticity. A diet lacking essential nutrients, proteins, and amino acids can also impair the body's ability to produce peptides. Additionally, illness, infection, stress, intense physical activity, and certain health conditions can increase the body's need for specific peptides or impair their synthesis.
Peptide therapy refers to various treatments that mimic naturally occurring peptides, delivering peptides that target specific wellness goals, such as improving skin health, muscle mass, energy levels, immune function, or cognitive abilities.
At Hydration Room, we offer at-home peptide injections that are immediately bioavailable by your body, unlike oral peptide supplements, which are broken down during digestion and can only be partially absorbed as amino acids.
As we grow older, declining peptide production can contribute to fatigue, wrinkles, slower recovery and metabolism, loss of muscle mass, and cognitive decline. Peptide therapies targeting these aspects of aging can help fight their progression and keep you feeling younger longer.
CJC-1295 (No DAC) stimulates the pituitary gland to release your own body's growth hormone (GH), mimicking the body’s natural secretion rhythm for a healthy boost. This may help:
Unlike our injection therapies, our GHK-Cu peptide is applied as a topical serum directly into the skin. This peptide promotes collagen and elastin production for firmer skin, reduced wrinkles, and accelerated wound healing. Its topical application allows you to target areas like the face that you specifically want to treat.
Thymosin Alpha-1 (TA1) peptide injections can provide powerful support for those facing immune suppression—whether due to chronic infections, cancer, autoimmune disease, or age-related decline in immune function. TA1 enhances immune defense by:
This peptide directly stimulates brain pathways that control sexual desire in the hypothalamus. It can promote dopamine release and activate the neural circuits underlying arousal and motivation, enhancing libido and sexual satisfaction in both men and women. PT-141 is FDA approved in premenopausal women for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder.
PT-141 can be an effective, natural alternative to erectile dysfunction medications, especially for people with cardiovascular risks, since it does not significantly affect blood pressure.
By stimulating the pituitary gland to increase the production of growth hormone, CJC-1295 (No DAC) and Sermorelin can both help enhance energy and vitality by improving metabolism, cellular energy production, and sleep quality. If you’re experiencing fatigue or having trouble exercising the way you used to, CJC-1295 (No DAC) or Sermorelin injections could improve your energy, stamina, and recovery time.
To begin peptide therapy at Hydration Room, patients schedule a free virtual consultation with one of our nurse practitioners, who will oversee their treatment. Peptides are easily ordered online and picked up at the nearest Hydration Room clinic.
At Hydration Room, all of our treatments are physician-designed and overseen by our licensed medical team. If you have been experiencing fatigue, weight gain, brain fog, low libido, or frequent or prolonged viral infections—whether due to age or another medical condition—peptide therapy might give you the boost you need. Contact us to schedule your free consultation today and start feeling your best.
Peptide therapy can begin to show effects within a few weeks, but the exact timeline varies based on the individual and type of peptide. Subcutaneous injections are generally the fastest way to absorb peptides. As with most health and wellness therapies, sustained, consistent treatments are the best way to maximize benefits in addition to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
| Peptide | Primary Benefits | Treatment Schedule |
| CJC-1295 (No DAC) | Lean muscle gain, fat loss, sleep, recovery | 5 days on / 2 days off per week |
| PT-141 (Bremelanotide) | Libido, arousal, performance | Inject 30 mins prior to sexual activity |
| Sermorelin | Energy, sleep, metabolism, cognition | 5 days on / 2 days off, 3–6 month protocol |
| GHK-Cu (Topical Serum) | Collagen, wrinkles, wound healing, skin elasticity | Apply AM/PM to face before other products |
| Thymosin Alpha-1 (TA1) | Immune defense, viral resistance | 2x weekly for 8 weeks on / 8 weeks off |
| Tesamorelin | Fat loss, lean muscle, liver fat reduction | 5 days on / 2 days off per week |
Because peptide therapies mimic natural peptides, they are generally well-tolerated and safe when treatment is guided by medical professionals. Side effects are rare but could include nausea, headache, light-headedness, or swelling, bleeding, infection at the injection site. Let the nurse practitioner know if you are pregnant or nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking medicines. Or, consult your doctor before starting peptide therapy.
If you are a competitive athlete, you should be aware that peptide therapies are generally prohibited for use in leagues governed by anti-doping organizations such as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). Check with your league before starting any protocol.