Peptide Therapy 101: What Peptides Are

Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the same building blocks that make up proteins. The body makes many peptides on its own, and some medications are also peptides. At Alpine Health & Wellness in Kalispell, MT, peptide therapy is offered by prescription after a consultation with our provider.

What “Peptide” Means

“Peptide” describes a type of molecule, not a single medication. Some peptide medications are FDA-approved for specific uses, such as insulin and GLP-1 medications. Many peptides used in wellness clinics are not FDA-approved, and their regulatory status can change over time.

How Peptide Therapy Works at Alpine Health

• Consultation. Elizabeth, our Nurse Practitioner, reviews your health history, current medications, and goals.
• Discussion of options. If peptide therapy is a possible fit, your provider explains what is available, what is and is not FDA-approved, and other options you may consider.
• Prescription. If a prescription is written, it is prepared by a licensed pharmacy. We do not sell products labeled for research or non-human use.
• Follow-up. Regular follow-up visits allow your provider to review your plan.

How Peptides Are Usually Given

Most prescribed peptides are given as a small injection under the skin. Some are available in other forms. Your provider will show you how to use and store anything that is prescribed.

Schedule a Consultation

Call Alpine Health & Wellness in Kalispell, MT at 406-361-7421 or book a consultation online. Learn more about peptide therapy.

This article is for general information only and is not medical advice. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved, and the FDA does not verify the safety, effectiveness, or quality of compounded drugs before they are marketed. No specific outcome is promised or implied. Whether any therapy is appropriate for you can only be determined by a licensed provider after an evaluation.