BowTiedPeptide Explainer on the Industry
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As usual, all text/writing/images are from BowTiedPeptide. Not to be confused with us as we’re not experts in this particular field (only have information based on usage of certain peptides in the past).
Also not medical advice and all of the content is opinions.
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PEPTIDE POWER
What Are They? Peptides are chains of 2 or more amino acids held together by a covalent peptide bond. This covers an enormous range of compounds that can be further stratified into metabolic, bioregulatory, neuropeptides, Growth Hormone Secretagogues (GHS), GLP-1s, etc. Many are useful in therapeutic modalities and as anti-aging agents. Instead of exploring each one and what they do (enough to fill a library) we will explore societal issues/crises that peptides could potentially solve.
Where Did They All Come From? In the last 3-4 years we have witnessed peptides emerge from the shadows of niche bro science MesoRx/bodybuilding internet forums to mainstream ubiquity. Hearing handymen asking about MOTS-c protocols to Uber drivers expounding the benefits of BPC-157; the speed of mainstream curiosity and adoption has been wild to watch. It seems so sudden. People once petrified of needles, turning into pin cushions. Bros have been about talking peptides for 20 years. Semaglutide (Ozempic by Elli Lilly) was the catalyst for the Hundredth Monkey Effect.
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#1 The Obesity Crisis
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Over 40% of American adults are obese (>30 BMI). (SOURCE) This is a staggering percentage with immense social and economic ramifications to the tune of $1.6-3.4 trillion A YEAR.(SOURCE) While Semaglutide made “peptides” a household name, Tirzepatide and Retatrutide are more efficient with less side effects. In my experience, Tirzepatide is the better option for most. Retatrutide is by far more effective given its glucagon activity, but many report increased Resting Heart Rate and decreased Heart Rate Variability. This can interfere with sleep and recovery. Most initial dose recommendation are too high. 0.5mg/week can be effective and not stress the heart.
If GLP-1’s can make half of the 2023 picture look like the 1960 image, the 2nd and 3rd order societal/economic effects would be a massive national relief. These aren’t magic. They are tools used to train the mind to make better decisions. Most think they are physical tools (ie slowing down digestion which they do), but their biggest impact is on dopaminergic signaling. That gooey Dunkin Donut you love tastes like poo and there’s no more love for grandma’s apple pie. All you have room for is the high protein diet you must consume while on any GLP-1s.
#2 The Addiction Crisis
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While I like living in Southern Arizona, the climate makes it a haven for the drug addled homeless. Tranquilized zombies line certain streets as they sleep or sway, but incredibly never seem to topple over. We have an addiction crisis not a homeless one and peptides like Tirzepatide and BPC-157 Arginine oral are the best dopaminergic modulators available IMO. I’ve heard many reports of people dropping alcohol, Adderall, & other drugs after having started Tirzepatide/Retatrutide/BPC-157 Arginine. Be they social, problem drinkers, or lifelong amphetamine salt users.
I’ve talked to managers of addiction clinics who’ve used these compounds off label and others such as NAD+ to combat substance abuse disorder with greater success than previous modalities. These compounds are multiple fold better than what is used now, but as any former non-practicing degenerate knows, you can only get/stay sober if you want it for yourself.
#3 Post-Operative Treatment
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Peptides are a giant leap forward in post operative healing efficiency. Revolutionary one could say without hyperbole. Just as in bodybuilding, proper recovery is paramount. I experienced this after my melanoma removal on my ear. My surgeons were quite literally wide-eyed and physically taken aback when they pulled my bandages off. My mother’s ophthalmologist could not believe how quickly she recovered from cataracts surgery. I have spoken to several women who’ve have had skin removal surgery & the surgeons were dumbfounded by their patient’s recovery. One surgeon said it cut healing time in half and the scarring was almost non-existent. He was shocked.
This is bigger than most think. Lots of complications arise from post operative infections. Noncompliant patients, bad luck, stuff happens. To cut healing time in half would see an extraordinary increase in surgical results & decreased complications.
Three major peptides are used for this application: GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and Thymosin Beta 4 and the protocol is as follows (not medical advice)
BPC-157
Mix 1ml BAC water into 10mg vial. Draw to 10iu on insulin syringe (.1ml) for 1mg dose
-Initial Recovery Period: SUBQ twice daily. Morning and before bed
-Secondary Recovery Period: SUBQ x1 before bed
Thymosin Beta 4
Mix 1ml BAC water into 10mg vial. Draw to 20iu on insulin syringe (.2ml) for 2mg dose
-Initial Recovery Period: SUBQ x1 daily. Before bed is best timing, but not necessary.
-Secondary Recovery Period: SUBQ x3 times a week
GHK-Cu
Initial Recovery
Mix 3ml BAC water into 100mg vial. Draw to 15iu on insulin syringe (.15ml) for 4mg dose
SUB Q x1 daily
Secondary Recovery
Mix 3ml BAC water into 100mg vial. Draw to 9iu on insulin syringe (.9ml) for 2mg dose
SUBQ x1 daily
You can stay on the GHK-Cu for extended periods of time.
Some people find GHK-Cu to be a bit irritative SUIBQ or IM. Mixing it with BPC-157 (drawing BPC-157 dose first) or diluting the syringe with more BAC solution helps this potential issue. Self-administered SUB Q into mid/top buttocks area seems to work best.
After 90 days BPC-157 & Thymosin Beta 4 should be cycled off of for a period of time.
#4 The Kidney Failure Crisis
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The tsunami of people in kidney failure is overwhelming in-center treatment facilities. It’s the largest expense of .gov health spending & is currently on an unsustainable track. Mitochondrial peptides such as SS-31 & MOTS-c may help people with CDK3 potentially keeping them out of kidney failure & treatment centers. This is mostly anecdotal. No peer reviewed studies to go off of, but lots of stories online from people who have experienced this and doctors outside of the US using it as treatment. Possible massive national future debt avoidance.
#5 The Aging Crisis
Ok, Ok. There is no aging crisis. We all age and pass on. Nothing can stop that, yet. In the meantime, peptides can be used to not extend life, but rather the quality of life until we reach our expiration date. GHK-Cu is my favorite anti-aging peptide. It’s not just a “great skin” peptide. It reduces systemic inflammation, activates wound healing, has anti-tumor properties, attracts immune cells, and improves stem cells. Cosmetically, it stimulates hair growth, improves skin elasticity, density, and firmness.
BPC-157 and Thymosin Beta 4 help heal those old nagging injuries. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing my parents and in-laws moving more and with less pain. The combination of the above three peptides has given my wife and more quality time with our 70+ year old parents than any other compounds they had tried or been prescribed.
Thymosin Alpha 1 at 1.5mg EOD (not medical advice) as immunity boosting prophylactic is great for staying healthy while everyone around catches that nasty bug going around.
SS-31 repairs inner cell mitochondrial membranes that have been damaged over time with exposure to our modern lifestyle and just age. 2-4mg ED for 8 weeks twice a year (not medical advice)
MOTS-c is a mitochondrial derived peptide that has a key role in energy production and metabolic functioning. It’s an exercise mimetic that I’ve seen lot of people have success with at 1mg ED for 10-16 weeks. Another one of my favorites.
Conclusion
Easy access to peptides could solve myriad national health, economic, and societal issues, but there’s a lot of money to be made in treating sick people over and over. Not a lot of money to be made fixing root cause issues. I experienced the greatness and tragedy of our medical system when I had leukemia at 25 years old. We have the best acute care in the world in the US, but the most perversely incentivized long term/preventative care. MD Anderson did an amazing job saving me with little chance of survival.
They almost killed me again treating the chronic conditions that emerged after the transplant with truckloads of pharmaceuticals. Only after titrating off the medications myself (not medical advice) did I begin to recover. 10 years later I discover BPC-157 Arginine, other peptides, and homemade kefir that fixed my gut and put my Chronic Graft Vs Host Disease fully into remission. Peptides vanquished my suffering. They should be readily available to do the same for others and there’s no good reason why they are not.
Summary
Once again all of the above was written by BowTiedPeptide who runs Pure Peptides. All of the information here is opinion and not legal or medical advice of any kind.
Separately, we’re excited to see yet another make it story come through the jungle. Never know which market will pop as we’ve seen apparel, tooth paste, lead gen, sleep products, peptides and a swath of other wins over the years.
On that note, this was quite informative for us and we’ll be going back to the Tent.
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