Peptide Therapy & Longevity
Optimizing Your Potential at the Cellular Level
Advanced protocols for metabolic repair, healthy aging, and cognitive vitality.
Integrated with personalized nutrition for safe, sustainable results.
Advanced protocols for metabolic repair, healthy aging, and cognitive vitality.
Integrated with personalized nutrition for safe, sustainable results.
What Are Peptides?
Think of peptides as "cellular messengers." They are short chains of amino acids that naturally occur in the body. Their job is to signal your cells to perform specific functions—like burning fat, repairing tissue, or releasing growth hormones.
As we age, our natural production of these signaling molecules declines. This contributes to the slower metabolism, longer recovery times, and "brain fog" many of us feel after 40. Peptide therapy restores these signals, helping your body function as it did in its prime.
As we age, our natural production of these signaling molecules declines. This contributes to the slower metabolism, longer recovery times, and "brain fog" many of us feel after 40. Peptide therapy restores these signals, helping your body function as it did in its prime.
GLP-1 Agonists (Semaglutide & Tirzepatide)
The Gold Standard for Metabolic Weight Loss
You have likely heard of Semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic/Wegovy). These peptides mimic a hormone that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake.
However, the medication is only half the solution. Taking GLP-1s without a nutritional strategy can lead to significant muscle loss and nutrient deficiencies. At Nutrition Happiness, we ensure you utilize these tools safely.
You have likely heard of Semaglutide (the active ingredient in Ozempic/Wegovy). These peptides mimic a hormone that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake.
However, the medication is only half the solution. Taking GLP-1s without a nutritional strategy can lead to significant muscle loss and nutrient deficiencies. At Nutrition Happiness, we ensure you utilize these tools safely.
- Muscle Preservation: We design high-protein protocols to ensure the weight you lose is fat, not vital lean muscle.
- Side Effect Management: We utilize nutrition to mitigate common side effects like nausea or digestion issues.
- Exit Strategy: We build the habits you need to maintain your weight, even if you eventually taper off the medication.
Beyond Weight Loss: Peptides for Longevity
While weight management is a primary focus, peptide therapy offers profound benefits for overall aging and repair.
Depending on your goals, we may explore protocols for:
Depending on your goals, we may explore protocols for:
- Systemic Repair (BPC-157): Known as the "Body Protection Compound," this peptide supports the healing of gut lining (Leaky Gut), joints, and soft tissue.
- Cognitive Function: Specific peptides can help reduce neuro-inflammation, clearing "brain fog" and sharpening memory.
- Growth Hormone Support (CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin): These peptides stimulate the body’s natural release of growth hormone, leading to improved sleep, better skin elasticity, and increased energy.
A Medical & Nutritional Collaboration
Safety First. Results Driven.
Susan Markowitz, RDN, works in close collaboration with EllieMD and qualified medical providers.
Susan Markowitz, RDN, works in close collaboration with EllieMD and qualified medical providers.
- Medical Qualification: A medical provider reviews your history and labs to determine eligibility and prescribe the appropriate therapy.
- Nutritional Integration: Susan creates the lifestyle and dietary framework to maximize the medication's effectiveness.
- Ongoing Monitoring: We track your progress, body composition, and symptoms to adjust dosages and protocols as needed.
Why not Go to a Med Spa or an Online Pharmacy?
A prescription alone is not a plan. Many clinics will hand you a vial and send you on your way.
We believe that peptides are a catalyst, not a crutch. Without addressing the root causes of your metabolic health, how you eat, sleep, and move, the results will likely be temporary.
We provide the comprehensive support system you need to transform your health permanently.
We believe that peptides are a catalyst, not a crutch. Without addressing the root causes of your metabolic health, how you eat, sleep, and move, the results will likely be temporary.
We provide the comprehensive support system you need to transform your health permanently.
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