Why Do We Gain Weight?

• Toxicity: Fat cells protect our brain and heart from toxins by gobbling up toxins and storing them.  More and More Toxins= More and More Growing Fat Cells

• Inflammation

• Gut Dysbiosis/ Leaky Gut

• Nutrient Deficiencies

• Hormonal Imbalances: PCOS, Thyroid, Cortisol, Sex Hormones, Insulin Resistance

• Diet: Poor diet: Processes Foods, Sugar, Low protein & Fiber Intake

• Sedentary Lifestyle, Lack of Resistance Training

• Mitochondrial Exhaustion: From Chronic Stress and/or Illness

• Poor Circulation: Which Impacts Excretion of Toxins and Absorption of Nutrients

• Poor Sleep Quality or Quantity, Sleep Apnea

• Medications: Antidepressants, Birth Control/Hormonal Therapy, Antipsychotics, Diabetes Meds

• Natural Metabolic Slowdown with Age

• Genetic Predisposition: FTO Gene, Epigenetic Changes

• Psychological & Emotional Factors: Stress Eating/ Binging, Depression & Anxiety, Childhood Trauma, Dopamine Driven Reward Based Eating Habits

 

It isn’t your fault!

We live in a very toxic world where we can’t trust our food, air or water.  We encounter thousands of chemicals in our food, beauty and cleaning products.  Many of these chemicals are considered obesogens and disrupt our metabolism and cause obesity.  The European Union has banned or restricted over 1300 cosmetic ingredients and 2000 chemicals overall, while the US has banned or restricted only 11 in cosmetics and a smaller number in food.

• BPA- found in plastics and food can linings

• Phthalates- found in fragrances, vinyl, and personal care products.

• PFAS- found in nonstick cookware and stain resistant fabrics.

• Pesticide & Herbicides- such as glyphosate, are widely found in our food supply

• Flame retardants- found in furniture and textiles

• Seed oils- such as vegetable, canola, sunflower, soybean, corn, grapeseed and cotton seed oils

• GMO’s- Genetically modified Foods- Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should!  Our bodies know the difference!  It’s not true food!

…are all obesogens that disrupt normal metabolism and promote fat gain or obesity by interfering with hormone regulation, fat cell development and energy balance.  They create chronic low-grade inflammation, changes in fat metabolism and mitochondrial dysfunction and we are surrounded by them!

 

In the early 1960s, only 13% of US adults were classified as obese. By the late 1980s, obesity among adults had risen to 33.3%. And today, it's well over 40%. This increase coincides with the massive growth of chemicals and processed snacks, sodas, fast food and ready to eat meals of the 70’s and 80’s. We've always had genetic snp’s which predispose us to health challenges. However, with the rise of environmental and food toxins, those genetic snp’s make it more difficult for our body to continue to compensate, and that creates the perfect storm for obesity and chronic health conditions. Remember, that fat growth and storage is a defensive mechanism that our body utilizes to protect us. When our body has the nutrients it needs and all systems work efficiently, you will naturally have a lean body.  An obese body is a malnourished  body in all actuality!

How it’s supposed to work

GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide) is NATURALLY produced hormone/peptide in the body, primarily in the intestines, has a few key functions:

• Enhances insulin secretion: GLP-1 stimulates the pancreas to release insulin in response to food, which helps lower blood glucose levels after meals.

• Inhibition of Glucagon: GLP-1 suppresses the release of Glucagon, a hormone that typically raises blood glucose levels by signaling the liver to release stored glucose.

• Slows gastric emptying: GLP-1 helps with satiety, making you feel full for longer periods.

• Promoting weight loss: GLP-1 Is involved in appetite regulation, which can lead to. Weight loss.

 

Big pharma utilized this science and created synthetically mimicked GLP-1’s, such Ozempic, Wegovy, Trulicity, Mounjaro, Zepbound, etc.  And while these prescription GLP-1s offer significant weight loss results, they often come at a cost.  Since pharmaceutical companies can't patent natural substances that are effective, which is how they make their money, they have to try to break down natural hormones in the lab to try to recreate it, while adding in proprietary synthetic adjuncts, to be able to uniquely claim it to apply for a patent, which then allows them to sell it for profit. It's a business decision instead of a health decision.  The problem with this is THAT THE HUMAN BODY IS BRILLIANT!!! It knows the difference between true hormones and synthetic laboratory created peptides/hormones.  This is why there are so many side effects with these pharmaceutical created GLP-1’s and why many gain the weight back (and more) once they stop taking them especially if they never worked on changing the factors that caused the weight gain in the first place!

 

To protect Big Pharma's profits, many clean compounded peptides are only approved for research purposes at this time.  They are safe, proven very effective with few side effects and the medical research proves that they are the future of health/medicine. 

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Now What?  How Can I Help You Lose Weight/Fat?

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• What if you are investigating, or are currently taking a  GLP-1 and want to ensure your health and lasting weight loss success?

 

• What if we could work together to not only remove the factors that lead to your weight gain, but also optimize your GLP-1 to jump start significant weight loss?

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• What if we could use the abundant research available to avoid the muscle wasting and “Ozempic Face” that is a common side effect?  

 

• What if we could strengthen your body, immune system and overall health at the same time you are losing pounds of visceral fat?

 

• What if we could safely achieve all of the above goals at a reasonable price compared to the name brand prescriptions with the numerous side effects?

 

Wouldn’t you prefer a holistic approach that encompasses all of the latest research and offers many healthy options for lasting weight loss?  

Together we will create an effective weight loss program, specific to you, for all your individual needs and quick weight loss goals.  

 

Schedule Your Personalized Weight/Fat Loss/GLP-1 Optimization Consultation today!

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What's New in Peptide Research​ News?

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Some of these peptides are for research purposes only but show the potential for what they can do for the body.  

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A peptide is a short chain of amino acids that act as a biological messenger​ regulating functions such as hormone release, immune response, metabolism, tissue repair, and even mood.

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• Semiglutide- Basic Level GLP-1 Peptide- offers weight loss, appetite suppression and insulin secretion

• Tirzepatide- Dual level GLP-1 Peptide-utilizes 2 pathways

  • GLP-1​- weight loss, appetite suppression, insulin secretion

  • GIP receptor- works synergistically with GLP-1 to enhance insulin and may reduce side effects

• Retatrutide- Triple Level GLP-1 Peptide- targets 3 key metabolic pathways, GLP-1, GIP and Glucagon receptors, for a higher percentage, 24%, of weight loss than basic GLP-1, Semiglutide

  • GLP-1- weight loss, appetite suppression, insulin secretion

  • GIP receptor- works synergistically with GLP-1 to enhance insulin and may reduce side effects

  • Glucagon receptor- increases energy expenditure and fat burning 

GLP-1s should only be used under the care of a doctor. Weight will return without changing obesity factors or adding in other healing support.

 

Research shows promise with stacking your GLP-1 with other peptides to increase fat loss, preserve and build muscle/ toning, improve sleep, heal the gut and brain, improve mood, clarity and focus, and rebuild mitochondria. 

 

• HGH (Human Growth Hormone Secretagogue) Peptides researched for: 

  • Ipamorelin- Increases and improves lean muscle mass, strength, recovery, fat burning, metabolic rate, collagen production and skin regeneration, mental clarity, mood, focus, aids tendon, ligament and cartilage repair and improves deep (slow-wave) sleep.

  • CJC-1295- Improves lean mass, fat loss, metabolic rate, soft tissue repair and post-exercise recovery, gut and brain regeneration, improves deep sleep, mood, mental clarity, improves skin tone, collagen production, libido and overall resiliency.

  • Tesamorelin- Increases lean muscle while reducing belly fat, improves lipid profile and fatty liver, enhances memory and cognition, improves skin tone, sleep and recovery.

  • AOD-9604 - Improves fat burning in stubborn areas, metabolic health, and body composition

HGH peptides taken with a GLP-1 preserve muscle and body composition during weight loss.

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• Mitochondrial Support Peptides researched for:  

  • 5- Amino-1-MQ -Boosts mitochondrial function, enhances energy, visceral fat breakdown, fat cell size, and improves insulin sensitivity, metabolism and muscle repair and supports NAD+ levels aiding in neuroprotection. .

  • MOTS-C- Regulates metabolism, improves insulin sensitivity, increases energy, fat loss, metabolism, and anti-aging . “Mitochondria in a bottle” 

  • SS-31-Enhances ATP production (Energy), reduces oxidative stress

  • KPV- Reduces inflammation and oxidative stress, heals the gut and brain

  • TA1 (Thymosin Alpha 1)- Reduces auto immunity, chronic illness and infections

 

• Body Regeneration Peptides researched for:

  • BPC-157 ( Body Protective Compound 157) - regenerates the gut,  brain, improves memory and cognitive function, reduces inflammation, repairs tendons, ligaments, muscles, bones and injuries, nervous system regeneration and cardiovascular protectant

  • VIP- Reduces inflammation, autoimmunity, CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome), cytokine storm, chronic fatigue, long Covid, MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)/ Histamine Intolerance, mold and biotoxin illness, heals the gut, Crohn's, IBS, COPD, asthma, migraines, hypertension, insomnia, improves memory and brain fog, reduces cortisol and chronic stress

  • KPV - Reduces system wide inflammation, IBS, IBD, MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)/Histamine Intolerance, long Covid, eczema, acne and promotes wound healing and post-op inflammation

  • TB-500 - Reduces inflammation, autoimmunity, joint pain, scar tissue growth in organs (heart), muscle and fascia, promotes and speeds healing, recovery and synovial repair

  • LL-37 - Broad spectrum antimicrobial against bacteria (e.g., Lyme, Bartonella), viruses (e.g., HSV, HPV), Candida, parasites and biofilms, it regulates cytokines, stimulates collagen production, protects epithelial tissues (e.g., skin, lungs, GI and urinary tract), enhances healing and reduces psoriasis, rosacea and eczema, lupus and RA

  • Larazotide - Improves tight junctions in the gut (Leaky Gut), manages celiac disease, improves autoimmune diseases (RA, Hashimoto's, IBS, IBD, Crohn's, UC, Long Covid and Mast Cell/ MCAS

 

• Mood, Clarity, Sleep Peptides researched for:

  • Selank - Balances neurotransmitters (GABA, Serotonin, dopamine), reduces anxiety, depression, ADHD, long Covid, neuroinflammation, autoimmunity related brain fog, improves cognitive function, clarity and stress management

  • Semax - A neuroprotectant used for cognitive enhancement, stroke recovery, brain fog, ADHD, traumatic brain injury (TBI),neuroinflammation and burn out, it boosts dopamine and serotonin and reduces oxidative stress

  • Oxytocin- “Love in a bottle”, this bonding hormone enhances emotional connection, empathy, parasympathetic regulation, vagal tone, sexual function and emotional resiliency and reduces pain, PTSD/trauma recovery, and supports eye contact, social engagement and language processing in Autism spectrum disorders  

  • DSIP - Helps promote slow wave (delta) sleep, the most restorative sleep, improves insomnia, chronic fatigue, HPA issues, chronic pain, PTSD, jet lag or shift work syndrome

  • Tesofensin - Improves brain health, induces weight and fat loss, curbs appetite and addictive (dopamine) urges (alcohol, drugs, food, etc), binge eating, improves mood, ADHD, focus, depression and energy

 

• Beauty Peptides researched for:

  • GHK-Cu- Improves hair, skin, gut, brain, fine lines, stretch marks, scarring, boosts collagen, stimulates hair growth and reduces inflammation

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As you can see the potential for utilizing peptides as a health hack is tremendous!  Please remember that this information is for educational purposes and not intended to diagnose or treat any disease or illness.