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tesamorelin benefits01 / 03LATESTWeight LossInjury and RecoveryTesamorelin benefits: what the evidence showsTesamorelin benefits include targeted visceral fat reduction, better lipid levels, and preserved lean mass. Learn what clinical research shows.Oct 17, 2026 · 9 min readRead article
trt for women02 / 03Hormone TherapyTRT for Women: What It Does, Who Qualifies, and How It WorksTRT for women is off-label testosterone therapy. Learn what it does, who qualifies as a candidate, and how a licensed provider approaches care.Oct 16, 2026 · 10 min readRead article
enclomiphene and IGF-103 / 03Hormone TherapyEnclomiphene and IGF-1: what men should knowEnclomiphene and IGF-1: learn how this secondary hypogonadism treatment affects IGF-1 levels, muscle recovery, and whether sermorelin can help.Oct 16, 2026 · 7 min readRead article

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testosterone boosting foodsHormone TherapyTestosterone boosting foods: 9 science-backed choices for menTestosterone boosting foods can naturally raise hormone levels. Discover 9 research-backed choices rich in zinc, vitamin D, and healthy fats for men.Sep 9, 2026·8 min readtestosterone decline in menHormone TherapyTestosterone decline in men: causes, signs, and what to doTestosterone decline in men begins in the mid-30s and accelerates with age. Learn the early signs, causes, and how to protect your hormone health.Sep 8, 2026·7 min readCan Testosterone Therapy Help With Weight Loss?Weight LossHormone TherapyCan Testosterone Therapy Help With Weight Loss?Why the Scale Can Rise While Body Composition Improves—and What Human Trials Actually ShowSep 2, 2026·6 min readSex Hormone-Binding Globulin: Why Total Testosterone Is Not the Whole StoryHormone TherapySexual WellnessSex Hormone-Binding Globulin: Why Total Testosterone Is Not the Whole StoryWhat SHBG Does to HormonesSep 1, 2026·6 min readWhy Hormones and Peptides Matter While On GLP-1sWeight LossHormone TherapyWhy Hormones and Peptides Matter While On GLP-1sAvoiding the Hormone Hurdles and Optimizing Weight LossAug 24, 2026·6 min readNAD+ and GLP-1 Medications: Emerging Tools in the Biology of AddictionWeight LossHormone TherapyNAD+ and GLP-1 Medications: Emerging Tools in the Biology of AddictionHow Two Different Medications May Support Recovery from Food, Alcohol, and Substance CravingsAug 21, 2026·7 min readOxandrolone for Injury and RecoveryHormone TherapyInjury and RecoveryOxandrolone for Injury and RecoveryHow Oxandrolone Fits into Recovery with Clinical SupervisionAug 14, 2026·4 min readNandrolone for Tissue SupportHormone TherapyInjury and RecoveryNandrolone for Tissue SupportUnderstanding Nandrolone's Role in Soft-Tissue Healing Under Clinical SupervisionAug 12, 2026·4 min readThe 5 Pillars of Health: Why Focusing on More Than One Changes EverythingAnti-AgingCognitive HealthThe 5 Pillars of Health: Why Focusing on More Than One Changes EverythingExercise, Nutrition, Stress Management, Hydration, and Sleep—Working TogetherAug 7, 2026·4 min readWhy the Pentagon Is Screening Troops for TestosteroneHormone TherapyWhy the Pentagon Is Screening Troops for TestosteroneWhat Low Levels Mean for Muscle, Performance, Mood, and ReadinessAug 5, 2026·5 min readWhen “Normal” Labs Still Leave You Feeling SuboptimalWeight LossHormone TherapyWhen “Normal” Labs Still Leave You Feeling SuboptimalWhy Reference Ranges Alone Do Not Tell the Full StoryAug 4, 2026·5 min readThe Women's Health Initiative: How One Study Changed the Conversation on Female HormonesHormone TherapyThe Women's Health Initiative: How One Study Changed the Conversation on Female HormonesA Clear Look at Design, Outcomes, Media Framing, and Clinical Impact of the Women's Health InitiativeJul 31, 2026·5 min read
Your Peptide Therapy Guide book cover
By Phil Vella

Your Peptide Therapy Guide

  • What peptides are, how they signal at the cellular level, and why they decline with age
  • Which peptides support weight loss, energy, muscle, recovery, gut health, cognition, and immunity
  • Why lab testing and data-driven decisions lead to safer, more effective outcomes
  • How peptides complement hormone optimization for both men and women
  • Where peptides fit in a long-term longevity strategy—not short-term fixes