Understanding Peptides: Are They the Key to Weight Loss Success?

Weight loss peptides are gaining attention for their potential role in helping individuals lose weight. When the extra weight packs on and doesn’t seem to want to budge despite your efforts, it is tempting to look for a quick fix. An extreme diet, an intense work program, or…peptides. “I am doing everything right and I still can’t lose weight”  is something we hear a lot. Peptides are great for those instances and allow us to fix things at the same time.

Peptides are naturally produced in our bodies and the GLP-1 and GIP peptides are created in your large intestine (these two are what make up tirzepatide). It is two of the peptides that signal your brain that you are full. Essentially, when you boost that peptide in your system, you are telling your brain daily that you are full so you stop eating food, hence the weight loss. Its controlled starvation. This can create many long term issues if not strategically handled throughout the process.

Because peptides have become so easily accessible for consumers at lower costs than before, it’s easy to get sucked into the idea that a couple shots of peptides will change everything! 

It won’t. Unless you do peptides the right way. 

 

First of all, why are you gaining so much weight? There are so many different reasons why you are packing on the pounds that don’t even have to do with food! 

  1. Leaky Gut-Your microbiome needs some nurturing and pruning
  2. Sickness and Infections
  3. Stress-You are constantly in fight or flight mode which increases cortisol levels
  4. Food Allergies and reactions that cause chronic inflammation
  5. Hormone Imbalances– almost always on top of a gut issue!!
  6. Environmental toxin load elevations

These are just a handful of subjects that can lead to unwanted weight gain. Rest assured, sometimes changing your diet and exercise does not result in weight loss! It’s important to look at the whole picture, which is your entire body.  Get to the root cause of your weight gain. Unfortunately, if you do not fix the root cause, the peptides may just be a band-aid. You will lose some weight initially and then gain it back once you come off the peptides. 

Your microbiome may be the root cause of your weight gain.

 

In our country, our microbiome, a collection of bacteria that live in the human body particularly in areas such as the gut, skin, mouth/sinus’s, vagina and respiratory system, is imbalanced. 

You know your microbiome is out of balance if you have symptoms like: 

  • Gas
  • Bloating
  • Alternating between loose stool and constipation
  • Skin issues such as eczema or acne
  • Weight Gain
  • Depression
  • Autoimmune issues
  • Hormone issues

If  you are participating in the peptides, take the opportunity to look deeper into your health and discover what else needs to shift. Diet may be a portion of weight gain, however, healing your gut can reduce inflammation which will also aid in weight loss. Adding certain probiotics help with weight loss, and regulating both insulin and cortisol are critical as well.  Our doctors at The Healing Center are here to help you! Schedule with us to get to the root cause. 

Is there a certain protocol I should follow? The simple answer is YES! 

 

  • You need an eating plan. You cannot starve yourself the entire time you are taking peptides. When you starve your body for a long period of time, your body will start to feed on itself, going for the muscle first. You want to make sure you are eating a good amount of protein, about 120g, and fiber, about 20g, while on the peptides. The protein will feed your muscles, and the fiber will feed your microbiome. 
  • While we are discussing your eating habits, get rid of the glyphosate in your diet! Glyphosate is extremely toxic to our bodies and the best way to avoid it, is to buy ORGANIC.
  • Peptides are easily a way to lose weight, but it’s also an opportunity to shift your lifestyle. Treat infections, heal your gut, and learn how to manage your stress–get out of fight or flight! 
  • There are supplements that should be included in your plan. At The Healing Center, these supplements might be for 
    • gall bladder support–peptides slow down your digestion. Side effects such as nausea, can occur especially if you are not regularly using the bathroom. Gall bladder supportive supplements will keep your digestive working properly.
    • Enzymes or HCL–again, we need your digestive system working! 
    • Binders–as you are losing weight, your body releases toxins. A binder, like charcoal, will bind up the toxins to expel them from your body.
    • Multi-Vitamin-You want to make sure you are getting your nutrients!  

What about the peptides out there for $98 per month?

 

Please be mindful of what you put in your body. These cheap peptides come from China. Do we know what’s in them? No. When you are getting these cheap peptides, there is no knowing what else they put in them. 

At The Healing Center, our functional medicine doctors use Tirzepatide, a second generation peptide made in America. It’s safe and effective with minimal side effects.

We are committed to providing you with a unique protocol specific to your body as you dive into this journey.

You will get:

  • Support
  • Encouragement
  • And someone to answer your every question