Comprehensive Lab Testing Legitimate peptide therapy requires baseline and monitoring labs: Before treatment: Hormone panels, metabolic panels, lipids, inflammatory markers, kidney/liver function During treatment: Regular monitoring of relevant biomarkers (IGF-1 for GH peptides, glucose/HbA1c for GLP-1s) Advanced testing when indicated: DUTCH hormone testing, nutrient panels, genetic markers Why this matters: You cant optimize what you dont measure
As a result, eating a restrictive diet, such as a strict vegetarian or vegan diet, can lead to B12 deficiency
Initially, injections are given daily or every other day for a week, then weekly for 12 months, followed by monthly maintenance
The one bright spot in the clinical data is safety
Injections are also advantageous for individuals who have undergone gastric surgery, as the procedure can: Decrease the number of cells needed to secrete stomach acid and intrinsic factor in the gastrointestinal tract Help bypass absorption challenges Provide adequate levels of the essential vitamin Immediate Increase in Blood Levels B12 injections can raise blood levels of the vitamin within 48 to 72 hours