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Many traditional weight loss medications come with a laundry list of potential side effects, including increased heart rate, insomnia, dependency risks, or hormonal disruptions
Thats because research-grade peptides arent subject to the same quality controls as their pharmaceutical-grade counterparts, and many have purity levels as low as 60%.4 Thus, they have a greater potential to be toxic and cause the life-threatening adverse effects we discuss under Therapeutic peptide safety. You can find pharmaceutical-grade versions of non-GLP-1 peptides online, but you need to be quite careful if youre seeking a peptide therapy for something like muscle growth, immune function, longevity, or another health concern unrelated to weight loss
Once your levels have been built back up, youll likely transition to maintenance mode with shots every month or so
Peptide hormones and peptide therapeutics play a crucial role in maintaining gut health and preventing these symptoms