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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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bioidentical hormone delivery methodsAnti-AgingHormone TherapyBioidentical hormone delivery methods: pellets, injections, and creams comparedBioidentical hormone delivery methods: compare pellets, injections, and creams. See which option supports stable levels and fits your lifestyle.Sep 12, 2026·8 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 readWhy Tirzepatide Is the Clearest Choice Over RetatrutideWeight LossWhy Tirzepatide Is the Clearest Choice Over RetatrutideApproved Evidence Versus an Investigational DrugAug 26, 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 readWhy Tracking Body Composition Matters More Than the Scale AloneWeight LossAnti-AgingWhy Tracking Body Composition Matters More Than the Scale AloneMuscle, Fat, Visceral Fat, and Practical Ways to Measure ThemAug 17, 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 readWhy Hypothyroidism Often Goes UndiagnosedWeight LossHormone TherapyWhy Hypothyroidism Often Goes UndiagnosedRecognizing Symptoms and the Value of Regular Thyroid Testing for AdultsJul 20, 2026·5 min readGLP-1 MicrodosingWeight LossHormone TherapyMicrodosing GLP-1 Medications: Current Trends, Scientific Rationale, and SafetyLearn about microdosing GLP-1 medications, including potential benefits, research findings, safety considerations, and who may qualify for a lower-dose approach.Jun 29, 2026·7 min readPreserving Muscle During GLP-1 Weight Loss: Growth Hormone Peptides and TrainingWeight LossHormone TherapyPreserving Muscle During GLP-1 Weight Loss: Growth Hormone Peptides and TrainingLearn how to preserve muscle during GLP-1 weight loss with protein timing, resistance training, and growth hormone peptide strategies for lasting results.Jun 17, 2026·8 min readThyroid Hormone Fine-TuningHormone TherapyHair LossThyroid Hormone Fine-Tuning: When T3/T4 Alone Isn’t EnoughStill tired despite normal thyroid tests? Learn how advanced testing, nutrition, lifestyle changes, and metabolic peptides may support thyroid wellness.Jun 15, 2026·8 min readHormone Health for High-Achieving Women: Addressing Cortisol, Thyroid, and Peptide IntegrationAnti-AgingHormone TherapyHormone Health for High-Achieving Women: Addressing Cortisol, Thyroid, and Peptide IntegrationLearn how optimizing hormones and energy levels can be achieved through balance and testing.Jun 5, 2026·8 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