The duration of effects from peptide therapy depends on several factors, including the specific peptide used, the reason it was prescribed, the dosage/frequency, and the patient's individual response. In general, ongoing periodic treatment is needed to sustain benefits.
Some key points about how long peptide therapy lasts:
- Effects are often dose-dependent - higher therapeutic doses tend to produce more lasting effects than lower doses. Many clinics provide patient-specific dosage recommendations to optimize response.
- Routine maintenance injections/infusions are typically needed, ranging from 2-3 times per week to once every few months. Consistency is important. Missing doses can allow earlier symptoms to return.
- Results are often cumulative. Though effects diminish between doses, consistent long-term therapy can promote sustained, cumulative benefits in patients.
Some Specific Peptides & Expected Duration:
- BPC-157 - Demonstrates localized healing effects for up to 1-2 days after injection. Most get daily or bi-daily injections.
- TB-500 - Promotes injury repair & healing for approximately 7–10 days after injection. Maintenance shots every 3-4 weeks enable continual benefits.
- Sermorelin - Stimulates natural HGH production for 4-6 hours after injecting acutely, but long-term use over months/years promotes sustained benefits.
- AOD-9604 - Metabolism-enhancing effects in clinical testing peaked at ~3 hours post-injection and fully diminished after ~16–20 hours. Daily injections optimal.
- Thymosin Beta-4 - Shows regenerative effects for 2-3 days. Most effective with 2 doses weekly for additive benefits over time.
- Tesamorelin - Stimulates Growth Hormone release for ~12-18 hours after each injection, requires ongoing therapy 2x daily/weekly.
- Ipamorelin/CJC-1295 - Increases GH pulses for 6-8 hours with effects diminishing by 12 hours. Daily/every other day dosing recommended.
Duration can vary individually based on factors like patient age, underlying health conditions, metabolism, diet/lifestyle choices, and dosage protocol from their clinician.
HormoVital Physicians often recommend cycling 5-6 months on peptide therapy, then taking 1-2 months off to allow the body to avoid developing long-term tolerance. By tailoring personalized regimens, our wellness advisors report excellent patient outcomes and sustained benefits using peptides both acutely and as a regular part of their anti-aging & performance therapy. Contact us today for a free consultation to learn how peptides could help you meet your health goals this year and beyond!
