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Peptides to ascend? This guide is going to delve into:
What works, What Doesn't, and Why Most People Are Doing it All Wrong
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A majority of the looksmaxxing community treats peptides like they are the cheat code to ascension.
NEWS FLASH!!! ↴
They're not.
I'd even argue they are one of the most misunderstood (and misused) tools right now, mainly because people jump right in without understanding what they do at a biological level.
In this post I will try to break down:
۶ৎ Where they actually help
۶ৎ Why peptide "stacking" can be pointless/counterproductive
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What Do Peptides Even Do?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signals in your body. These signals get sent to your cells to aid the body in weight loss, anti-aging, immune functions, etc., but not all peptides work the same (we'll get to that later!)
Instead of directly forcing a change like you see in steroids, they bind to your receptors, trigger pathways (like growth hormone release or increased collagen production), and help influence the processes your body does naturally.
This is why results can be:
۶ৎ SlowWhat Do Peptides Even Do?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signals in your body. These signals get sent to your cells to aid the body in weight loss, anti-aging, immune functions, etc., but not all peptides work the same (we'll get to that later!)
Instead of directly forcing a change like you see in steroids, they bind to your receptors, trigger pathways (like growth hormone release or increased collagen production), and help influence the processes your body does naturally.
This is why results can be:
۶ৎ Subtle
۶ৎ Dependent on your baseline (sleep, diet, hormones, overall appearance, etc.)
In summary, if your baseline is already shit, the signal won't magically turn you into a PSL God(dess).
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A Breakdown of Commonly Used Peptides ໒꒱
GHK-Cu is one of the few peptides with a relatively solid
backing when it comes to skin regeneration!
It Can:
۶ৎ Increase collagen and glycosaminoglycan production
۶ৎ Greatly improve the rate of wound healing
۶ৎ Occasionally stimulate hair follicle activity
How does it work:
It enhances processes your skin already uses to repair itself.
Cons?
۶ৎ Results take months, not mere weeks (for all the impatient people out there)
۶ৎ Overuse can cause skin irritation
۶ৎ Topical use has been studied more than injectable
GHK-Cu is one of the only peptides where newfags can benefit without seeing major risks.
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CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin (Growth Hormone Secretagogues)
These two stimulate your pituitary gland to release more of the growth hormone.
It Can:
۶ৎ Mimic GHRH/ghrelin signaling
۶ৎ Increase pulsatile GH release, which in turn raises IGF-1 levels
This leads to:
۶ৎ Better recovery
۶ৎ Indirect minimal fat loss
۶ৎ Improved sleep quality for some people
Unfortunately some people don't understand that growth hormone doesn't always mean instant aesthetics.
So, if you:
۶ৎ Don't train like a lazy lard ass
۶ৎ Have a shit diet
۶ৎ Don't receive proper sleep
You probably won't see a difference in your appearance.
Side notes:
۶ৎ It can cause water retention (this temporarily worsens facial aesthetics)
۶ৎ Can also cause insulin sensitivity with prolonged use
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BPC-157BPC is known for it's ability to aid in injury recovery and tissue reparation.
It Can:
۶ৎ Promote angiogenesis (this helps new blood vessel formation)
۶ৎ Accelerates the healing rate of tendons, ligaments, and gut tissue
I feel like it is important to note that this is NOT an appearance enhancer. If you're not injured the effect this will have on you is minimal, if anything at all. People often misuse BPC-157 because they are tards that think healing is looking better for some odd reason.
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Melanotan IIMelanotan II is a synthetic analog of the neuropeptide alpha-MSH which affects pigmentation.
It Can:
۶ৎ Stimulate melanocytes in the body which in turn increases melanin production.
This Means:
۶ৎ It darkens the skin without any UV exposure
۶ৎ It can sometimes increase libido or cause changes in appetite
Cons:
۶ৎ Nausea is a common symptom
۶ৎ Uneven pigmentation
۶ৎ Has a tendency to darken pre-existing freckles & moles
A very high risk peptide.