09/08/2026
🧬 THE PEPTIDE CHEAT SHEET
Which peptide is for what—and who may benefit?
If you’ve been hearing about peptides everywhere, you’re not alone. But here’s the problem:
Peptides are NOT interchangeable. And what works for one person may not be appropriate for another.
Here’s a quick guide to some of the most talked-about options 👇
💉 1. SEMAGLUTIDE
Goal: Weight management & metabolic health
✔️ Appetite control
✔️ Weight reduction
✔️ Glucose regulation
May be considered for: Patients who meet appropriate medical criteria for GLP-1 therapy.
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💉 2. TIRZEPATIDE
Goal: Weight management & metabolic health
✔️ Appetite regulation
✔️ Weight reduction
✔️ Glucose control
May be considered for: Patients who meet appropriate criteria for GLP-1/GIP therapy.
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🔥 3. TESAMORELIN
Goal: Visceral abdominal fat / growth-hormone pathway
✔️ Acts on the growth-hormone axis
✔️ FDA-approved for reducing excess abdominal fat in adults with HIV-associated lipodystrophy
⚠️ Its FDA-approved indication is specific and it isn’t simply a general “anti-aging” medication.
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💪 4. CJC-1295
Goal: Growth-hormone pathway / body composition
Often discussed in relation to:
✔️ Body composition
✔️ Recovery
✔️ Growth-hormone signaling
⚠️ Not FDA-approved for general wellness or anti-aging.
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💪 5. IPAMORELIN
Goal: Growth-hormone pathway
Often discussed for:
✔️ Recovery
✔️ Body composition
✔️ Sleep/recovery support
⚠️ Evidence for many wellness uses remains limited.
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🩹 6. BPC-157
Goal: Recovery / tissue research
BPC-157 has generated interest around:
✔️ Tissue healing
✔️ Gastrointestinal pathways
✔️ Musculoskeletal recovery
⚠️ Much of the evidence is preclinical or limited human data and it is not FDA-approved for treating injuries or disease.
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😴 7. DSIP
Goal: Sleep/recovery research
Studied in connection with:
✔️ Sleep
✔️ Stress-related pathways
✔️ Recovery
⚠️ Evidence remains limited and it is not an FDA-approved sleep medication.
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🧬 8. NAD+
Goal: Cellular energy & wellness
NAD+ is technically not a peptide, but is often included in wellness programs.
It plays an important role in:
✔️ Cellular energy metabolism
✔️ Redox processes
✔️ Cellular signaling
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💎 9. GHK-Cu
Goal: Skin & tissue research
Studied in relation to:
✔️ Skin health
✔️ Collagen-related pathways
✔️ Tissue repair
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🧠 10. SELANK
Goal: Stress/cognitive research
Investigated in relation to:
✔️ Stress pathways
✔️ Cognitive function
⚠️ Human evidence is limited and it is not an FDA-approved treatment for anxiety or cognitive disorders.
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🚨 WHO SHOULD NOT JUST “START A PEPTIDE”?
Peptide therapy isn’t appropriate simply because something is trending online.
Extra caution is needed with:
❌ Pregnancy or breastfeeding
❌ Certain cancers or cancer histories
❌ Significant uncontrolled medical conditions
❌ Medication interactions
❌ Endocrine disorders
❌ Unexplained symptoms
❌ Significant medication reactions
❌ Using multiple hormones or peptides without medical supervision
⭐ THE N’BALANCE APPROACH
We don’t believe in taking a handful of peptides simply because they’re popular.
We start with YOU.
📋 Your goals
🧪 Appropriate labs
💊 Current medications
🩺 Medical history
⚖️ Body composition & metabolic health
😴 Sleep & recovery
📈 Ongoing monitoring
Then we determine whether medication, hormone therapy, peptide therapy—or nothing at all—makes sense.
The goal isn’t to take MORE.
The goal is to take what is appropriate for YOU. 💙
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📩 Message N’Balance HRT to schedule a consultation.
N’Balance HRT provides individualized hormone and wellness services. Peptides vary significantly in FDA approval status, evidence, safety, formulation and appropriate use. This post is educational and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation for any specific individual. Medical evaluation is required before starting any peptide.
