A short chain of amino acids — the same building blocks as protein. Your body makes thousands of them to send signals. Some well-known medications are peptides, like insulin and the GLP-1 medications semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Some are and many aren't. FDA-approved peptide medications have been through clinical trials. Others are only available through compounding pharmacies under specific federal rules, and some can't legally be compounded at all. The rules are changing in 2026, and we follow them closely. If a peptide isn't one we can prescribe legally, we won't offer it.

Products labeled "research use only" aren't made or tested for people, and their purity and dose can vary. We don't sell or administer them. If you're using something like that now, bring it up at your consult. No judgment — we'll talk through safer options.

Yes, for any prescription medication. That means a real evaluation with a licensed provider, a prescription written for you specifically, and medication from a licensed pharmacy. That's how we do it here.

GLP-1 medications are prescribed for weight management and blood sugar in people who meet certain health criteria. They have side effects and aren't safe for everyone, such as during pregnancy or with certain thyroid or pancreas history. Your provider will go over this with you.

We talk about sleep, energy, focus, stress, nutrition, and your goals, and review your health history and medications. You'll leave with clear next steps, which might include labs. Many people start with lifestyle changes alone.