Before You Inject Anything. What You Need to Know About Research Grade Peptides and Why It Matters.

I have been getting messages from people who are mixing and injecting peptides on their own with no doctor involved, no guidance on how to reconstitute them correctly, and no idea what dose is appropriate for their situation. This episode is for them. And for anyone who is considering going that route. I am not here to judge anyone. I am here to give you the information you may have not been given before you started. In this episode I explain what research grade actually means and why the not for human use label is not just a legal formality. I share something that most people do not know, if you are mixing a powder at home before injecting it that is research grade. Pharmaceutical grade comes already prepared from a certified pharmacy. I talk about how to verify whether a provider is actually using a legitimate 503A certified pharmacy. I address what is actually happening at some med spas and wellness clinics and why just because a medical professional is giving the injection does not mean what is in that needle is safe or legally prescribed for you specifically. I explain why peptide supplements are a completely different category from pharmaceutical grade injectables. I break down the reconstitution problem and the dosing problem and what a real doctor supervised protocol actually gives you that self sourcing never can. If you are doing this on your own or thinking about it please listen to this episode first.

If you want to learn how I personally access peptides through a licensed telehealth provider with real doctor supervision DM me PODCAST on Instagram @peptideswithmichele and I will point you in the right direction.

Have questions? Email me at michele@balanceonthego.net. I read and respond to every single one.

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This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. I am not a doctor. Always consult your physician before starting any new health regimen.

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