Each additive comes with its own evidence profile, cost implications, and potential interactions
Stress and Hormone Regulation: It acts as a modulator of the endocrine system, with evidence suggesting it reduces cortisol levels and influences the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and growth hormone (GH)
Alcohol inhibits fat oxidation (the body prioritizes metabolizing alcohol over burning fat)
(Hurley & Frier, 2025) For patients, this means the first question to ask of any provider offering peptide therapy isn't "do you offer peptides" but "how are you sourcing them and what is the current regulatory status of each compound you prescribe?" A provider still listing Category 2 compounds as standard menu offerings without discussing compounding compliance is telling you something important about their regulatory literacy
This happens when your body doesnt have enough B12 to make the right amount of red blood cells
DSIP contributes to hypertrophy and hyperplasia in skeletal muscle by inhibiting somatostatin, a protein that is produced in muscle cells and acts on muscle growth