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While this sounds great, it's crucial to remember the limitations
~ AlphaMD You're dropping hundreds of dollars every month on a peptide stack that promised to melt fat, build muscle, and turn back the clock, but three months in, you're not sure what you're actually getting for your money
Common clinical categories include: Hormonal peptides e.g., semaglutide (GLP-1 agonist) Growth hormone secretagogues e.g., CJC-1295, Ipamorelin Regenerative peptides e.g., BPC-157, thymosin beta-4 Cosmetic peptides e.g., GHK-Cu for collagen and wound healing Despite overlapping with legitimate FDA-approved drugs, most peptides marketed for wellness use are unapproved and compounded , raising both regulatory and ethical questions
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First, do no harm is a fundamental tenet in medicine