Peptides
A peptide is a short chain of amino acids that occur naturally in proteins, foods, and your body. Manufacturers can isolate these amino acids or make them artificially to produce supplements. These peptides can be taken orally or injected into your bloodstream.
Growth hormone secretagogues
Peptides are popular performance-enhancing aids among bodybuilders, who seek to increase muscle mass and reduce fat. Supplement companies often promote peptides as a safer alternative to anabolic steroids and claim they can increase the release of growth hormone (GH) and improve training performance and recovery. However, strong research does not back these claims.
Despite their popularity, peptides are not safe for everyone to use. They can raise your appetite, elevate your blood sugar levels, and cause fluid retention. Moreover, they may decrease your body’s sensitivity to insulin, making it more difficult for your body to maintain normal blood sugar levels.
Reconstitution
After purchasing a vial of peptide, you need to reconstitute it in order to get the full benefit. This requires bacteriostatic or sterile water, a syringe, and a sterile wipe.
First, you’ll need to decide which area of your body you want to inject your peptide into. This can be the abdomen, thigh, lower back, or upper arm.
Next, you’ll need to prepare your syringe. It’s recommended to use an insulin syringe size needle.
Afterward, you’ll need to pull the correct amount of peptide into your syringe from your vial and then administer it through the needle. You can do this by pinching the skin where you plan to inject it in between your thumb and first finger. If you can pinch about two inches of skin then a 90-degree angle is acceptable, but if only an inch then a 45-degree angle is better.