Peptides are short chains of amino acids that can act as signaling molecules throughout the body. Different peptides have different biological functions, which is why the term “peptide therapy” describes a broad category rather than one specific treatment.

Gloss offers select peptide-based wellness therapies based on individual patient needs. The specific peptide recommended depends on your goals, medical history, medications, and the clinical appropriateness of treatment.

Peptides can interact with specific receptors or signaling pathways within the body. The biological response depends entirely on the peptide being administered.

Candidacy depends on the specific peptide, treatment goals, medical history, medications, and potential contraindications.Peptide therapy may not be appropriate for everyone. A consultation allows your provider to determine whether a particular therapy is reasonable for you and whether another treatment or medical evaluation would be more appropriate.

Our peptide therapies are administered through subcutaneous injection. At-home injectable instructions including the administration, dosing, storage, injection technique, and disposal of supplies will be provided.

No. Peptides should not be treated as one regulatory category. Some peptide-based medications have FDA-approved uses, while other peptides marketed in wellness settings may not be FDA-approved for the purposes for which they are promoted or may not be FDA-approved drugs at all.

GLP-1-related medications are peptide-based drugs. Medications used for chronic weight management have specific mechanisms, indications, dosing protocols, safety information, and regulatory requirements.

Potentially. Whether a peptide can be combined with another treatment depends on the specific therapy, your medical history, medications, supplements, and overall treatment plan.

Clients should tell their provider about all prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, supplements, injections, and wellness therapies they currently use.