Peptide Therapies | GHRPs & More
Summit Health Clinic will help lead you to your best self using the most advanced, cutting edge Growth Hormone Stimulating Peptides (GHRPs), and other peptide treatments.
GHRPs work by stimulating your body’s natural production of Growth Hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. This allows us to turn back the clock on multiple aging factors and reset our health via the body’s own natural ability. Growth hormone decreases naturally as we age, and can lead to poor mood, low energy, insomnia, weight gain, and undesirable physical changes. Research shows that after the age of 30, the body’s growth hormone level drops approximately 15% every 10 years.
Using the most specialized GHRP treatments that have been well studied and monitored, we can help you regain control of your goals, fight aging, and rejuvenate your body. At Summit Health Clinic, we thoroughly review your medical profile to make sure peptide therapy is right for you. We will monitor for potential side effects, adjusting treatments as needed to maintain a safe and healthy profile. Maximum benefits noted in 3-6 month of therapy. See below for more information**Benefits can include:
Improve weight loss and energy
Reduction in visceral fat
Increased lean muscle mass
Improved sleep and cognition
Reduced joint pain and improved healing properties
Maintained sex drive and desire
Improved immune health
Allows for skin to look younger, tighter, and thicker.
Strengthens bones and reduces cellulite.
Initial Consultation
$300*
*First Visit 1 hour appointment including lab costs along with below services.
Body Composition Analysis
Diet plan guidance
Exercise plan guidance
Sexual health support if desired
Discussion of other services such as testosterone replacement therapy or weight loss treatment if interested.
Peptide medication at additional cost
Ongoing Peptide Services
$250/month
Continued all services noted above. Medication cost included!
Monthly program begins month following initial consultation
No hidden fees. If repeat labs are required, Summit Health will contact you to discuss approval along with any medication cost changes
Follow cyclical treatment to maintain natural production of growth hormone, and keep your body at peak performance
All peptide medications are sourced from premier compound pharmacies in the United States at best cost pricing
Cost may vary based on peptide utilized.
Peptide Informational Section
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WHAT IS SERMORELIN
Sermorelin is a synthetic analog of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH), the naturally occurring hormone responsible for stimulating the body’s production of growth hormone (GH). Sermorelin functions as a growth hormone secretagogue, meaning it signals the anterior pituitary gland to increase the natural pulsatile release of growth hormone.
Like endogenous GHRH, Sermorelin binds to Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone receptors (GHRH receptors) within the anterior pituitary gland. This stimulation increases natural growth hormone output, which subsequently increases production of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) in the liver and peripheral tissues. Because Sermorelin stimulates endogenous hormone production rather than replacing GH directly, it promotes a more physiologic and regulated increase in growth hormone levels.
One of the defining characteristics of Sermorelin is its reliance on the body’s natural feedback mechanisms, including regulation by Somatostatin. This negative feedback system helps prevent excessively elevated GH levels while maintaining more natural pulsatile fluctuations in hormone release. As a result, Sermorelin supports enhanced GH production while preserving the integrity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-somatotropic axis.
Unlike direct administration of synthetic human growth hormone (HGH), Sermorelin does not shut down the body’s natural hormone production pathways. Instead, it stimulates the body to continue producing GH on its own. This may reduce the likelihood of some complications associated with long-term exogenous HGH use, including suppression of endogenous GH production and excessively elevated GH concentrations.
Sermorelin has also been associated with improvements in sleep quality, particularly enhancement of restorative slow-wave sleep. Because natural growth hormone secretion is closely tied to sleep cycles, many patients report improvements in recovery, energy levels, and overall wellness while using Sermorelin therapy.
HOW IS SERMORELIN DIFFERENT FROM TESAMORELIN?
While both Sermorelin and Tesamorelin are Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) analogs designed to stimulate natural growth hormone production, there are several important differences between the two therapies.
Sermorelin is considered a shorter-acting and more physiologic GHRH analog that closely mirrors the body’s natural hormone signaling. It is commonly utilized for general growth hormone optimization, recovery support, sleep enhancement, healthy aging, and improvement in overall wellness and body composition.
Tesamorelin, by comparison, is a modified and more potent GHRH analog with a longer half-life and enhanced stability. Tesamorelin has been more extensively studied for reduction of visceral adipose tissue (deep abdominal fat) and metabolic optimization. Due to its increased potency and longer duration of action, Tesamorelin often produces a more pronounced elevation in IGF-1 levels compared to Sermorelin.
In general:
Sermorelin is commonly utilized for:
• general wellness and healthy aging support
• improved sleep quality and recovery
• supporting natural GH production
• lean muscle support and body composition
• a gentler and more physiologic stimulation of GH release
Tesamorelin is more commonly utilized for:
• reduction of visceral abdominal fat
• metabolic optimization
• more robust increases in IGF-1 levels
• body recomposition goals
• patients seeking stronger GH secretagogue effects
Both therapies stimulate endogenous growth hormone production rather than replacing growth hormone directly. However, the choice between Sermorelin and Tesamorelin often depends on patient goals, metabolic needs, body composition concerns, and provider recommendations.
BENEFITS OF SERMORELIN
Sermorelin stimulates improved natural growth hormone production, resulting in:
• increased lean muscle mass
• improved body composition
• decreased body fat
• enhanced recovery from injuries and training sessions
• deeper, more restorative sleep
• improved recovery and exercise performance
• enhanced flexibility and joint comfort
• improved energy and overall wellness
• support for healthy aging
Enhanced growth hormone (GH) levels stimulate increased production of Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1), further supporting lean body composition, muscle preservation, recovery, and metabolic health.
As growth hormone levels naturally decline with age, many individuals begin to experience decreased muscle mass, increased body fat, poor recovery, lower energy levels, disrupted sleep, and diminished physical performance. Sermorelin helps support the body’s natural GH production pathways in a more physiologic manner compared to direct HGH administration.
Because Sermorelin stimulates endogenous growth hormone production rather than replacing it outright, the body’s natural hormone regulation remains intact. This may help reduce the likelihood of complications sometimes associated with synthetic HGH administration, including suppression of natural GH production and excessively elevated GH levels.
Additionally, because Sermorelin promotes more natural pulsatile GH release patterns, many patients maintain consistent responsiveness over time without the diminished response that can sometimes occur with exogenous HGH use.
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS OF SERMORELIN
Side effects of Sermorelin are generally mild and may include redness, flushing, dizziness, headache, or discomfort at the injection site immediately after administration. These side effects are often temporary and may lessen with continued treatment.
Additional potential side effects may include:
• sleepiness or fatigue
• mild swelling or fluid retention
• nausea
• headache
• lightheadedness
• increased hunger
One commonly reported effect of Sermorelin is improved sleepiness or relaxation after administration due to its influence on growth hormone release, cortisol regulation, and restorative slow-wave sleep. For this reason, many patients choose to administer Sermorelin at night to better align with the body’s natural nocturnal growth hormone release cycle.
Because Sermorelin influences hormone production pathways, patients using glucocorticoid medications or those with certain endocrine conditions should consult with their healthcare provider prior to initiating treatment.
As with any peptide or hormone-related therapy, appropriate medical supervision and laboratory monitoring are important to ensure safety and effectiveness throughout treatment.
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