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Peptide Therapy in Albuquerque
Reform ABQ offers a range of clinically guided peptide therapies designed to support recovery, inflammation balance, metabolic wellness, tissue repair, sleep quality, and overall vitality. Each therapy is prescribed based on your goals, symptoms, and medical history, with close monitoring for safety and effectiveness.
What Are Peptides?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as natural signaling molecules in the body. They help regulate many physiological processes by binding to specific receptors and guiding cells on how to respond. Because peptides are structurally similar to the body’s own messenger molecules, certain therapeutic peptides may support functions such as tissue repair, inflammation balance, metabolic regulation, recovery, and overall cellular communication.
In medical settings, peptide therapy is used to support wellness and physiological function, always under provider supervision and based on individual needs, symptoms, and laboratory evaluation.
Tissue and musculoskeletal recovery
Peptides may assist the body’s natural repair processes following strain, overuse, or injury.
Healthy inflammation balance
Certain peptides are used to help promote balanced inflammatory responses, which may support comfort and mobility.
Metabolic and cellular function
Some peptides may play a role in supporting healthy metabolic activity, energy balance, and cellular communication.
Sleep quality, vitality, and overall well-being
Peptide therapy may support sleep regulation, energy levels, and general wellness depending on the treatment plan.
Recovery and performance support
Peptides are sometimes incorporated into wellness plans aimed at improving resilience, recovery time, and physical performance under provider guidance.
DISCLAIMER: This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Our resources are not intended for medical diagnosis or treatment. The information provided on this website is intended for general consumer understanding only. The information provided is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. For medical advice or assistance, readers should consult their healthcare professional.
FAQ
The Answers You Need
Side effects will vary based on the individual peptide being used and the treatment it's being used for. While peptides are generally considered safe, each peptide has mild potential side effects.
What are the side effects of peptides?
Virtually anyone can be a candidate for peptide therapy. We encourage you to discuss your options with our provider. Tailored therapy is possible peptides.
Who can benefit from peptide therapy?
Many of our peptides are administered sublingually, but the route of administration will vary based on your tailored treatment. The sublingual administration bypasses your gastrointestinal system with similar absorption of subcutaneous injections. Additional administration options include oral medication, nasal sprays, and topical creams.
How are peptides administered?
The timeline for results with peptide therapy varies based on the specific peptide, your health goals, and your body’s response. Most patients begin to notice subtle changes within 2 to 4 weeks of consistent use, such as improved energy, better sleep, or reduced appetite. However, optimal results—especially for weight loss, muscle growth, or injury recovery—typically develop over 8 to 12 weeks or longer.
Since peptides work by supporting your body’s natural processes, they provide gradual, sustainable improvements rather than immediate changes. Regular follow-up visits and lab monitoring help us adjust your protocol for the best possible results.
How long does peptide therapy take to work?
Yes, at Reform ABQ we recommend baseline bloodwork before starting most peptide therapies. Blood testing helps us assess your overall health, hormone levels, metabolic function, and any potential contraindications. This ensures we create a safe, personalized peptide protocol tailored to your goals—whether it’s weight loss, muscle building, injury recovery, or anti-aging support.
Bloodwork may include:
✅ Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
✅ Hemoglobin A1C
✅ Lipid panel
✅ Hormone levels (if needed)
✅ CBC (Complete Blood Count)
✅ Lipase/Amylase
✅ Thyroid Panel, etc.
Ongoing monitoring may also be recommended throughout your treatment to ensure safety and optimize results
Do I need bloodwork before starting peptide therapy?
Some medications in the GLP-1 class—such as semaglutide (e.g., Ozempic®, Wegovy®) and tirzepatide (e.g., Mounjaro®)—are FDA-approved for specific medical indications, including type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management. Compounded versions of these medications, however, are not FDA-approved and may differ from commercially manufactured products.
Most other peptides used for wellness or supportive care purposes are not FDA-approved for general clinical use and are considered investigational therapies. These treatments are prescribed only when clinically appropriate and always with clear patient counseling on their regulatory status.
At Reform ABQ, all compounded medications and peptide therapies are obtained exclusively from licensed, accredited compounding pharmacies that follow strict sterility, safety, and quality standards. Every therapy is medically supervised with individualized dosing, informed consent, and ongoing provider monitoring to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
We are committed to transparency and patient education. During your consultation, your provider will review the potential benefits, limitations, and regulatory considerations of peptide therapy to help determine whether it is appropriate for your health goals.
Are Peptides covered by insurance?
Peptides We Currently Offer
At Reform ABQ, we offer a range of medically supervised peptide therapies designed to support wellness, recovery, metabolic health, and overall vitality. Our peptide options include compounded GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP medications (such as semaglutide and tirzepatide) when clinically appropriate and legally permissible, as well as BPC-157 to support tissue repair and healthy inflammatory balance. We also offer CJC-1295 with Ipamorelin, which may influence natural growth-hormone signaling pathways to support energy, sleep, and recovery; PT-141 (Bremelanotide), prescribed for select aspects of sexual wellness; and AOD-9604, a peptide used to support metabolic wellness as part of a broader lifestyle plan.
Each treatment plan is personalized based on your symptoms, medical history, and goals, with ongoing provider oversight to ensure safety and effectiveness.
AOD-9604
Starting at $150/month
AOD-9604 is a peptide studied for its potential role in supporting metabolic function and healthy body composition. It is sometimes used as part of wellness plans focused on metabolism, energy balance, and lifestyle modification. AOD-9604 does not act as a weight-loss drug and is prescribed only under medical supervision as part of a broader wellness strategy.
BPC-157
Starting at $120/month
BPC-157 is a peptide commonly used to support the body’s natural tissue repair processes. It may assist with soft-tissue recovery, musculoskeletal wellness, and healthy inflammatory balance. Patients recovering from strain, overuse, or injury may benefit from this therapy as part of a supervised care plan.
Ipamorelin/CJC-1295
Starting at $150/month
CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin are peptides that influence the body’s natural growth hormone signaling pathways, which may support energy, sleep quality, recovery, and overall vitality. These peptides are often included in wellness and performance plans aimed at supporting resilience and healthy aging.
Ibutamoren
Starting at $150/month
Ibutamoren is an oral growth hormone secretagogue that activates the ghrelin receptor, which may support natural growth-hormone release. It is sometimes used in wellness plans to support recovery, sleep quality, and body composition under provider supervision. Increased appetite may occur for some individuals.
Compounded Semaglutide
Starting at $280/month
Compounded semaglutide is a GLP-1 medication that may be considered when medically appropriate and legally permissible. It supports glucose regulation and metabolic health as part of a supervised treatment plan. Compounded semaglutide is not FDA-approved, is not identical to brand-name medications, and is prescribed only after evaluation, laboratory review, and ongoing monitoring.
Compounded Tirzepatide
Starting at $300/month
Compounded tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist used to support glucose metabolism and metabolic function. When compounded versions are used, they are prescribed only when clinically appropriate and dispensed through licensed compounding pharmacies. Compounded tirzepatide is not FDA-approved, and its use requires close medical supervision and follow-up.
Important Information About Peptide Therapy & FDA Guidance
Peptide therapies can be used for a variety of wellness and metabolic support purposes; however, many peptides are considered investigational and are not FDA-approved for general or routine clinical use. Certain medications in the GLP-1 or GLP-1/GIP class (such as semaglutide or tirzepatide) are FDA-approved for specific indications, but compounded versions are not FDA-approved and may differ from commercially available products.
At Reform ABQ, all compounded medications are sourced exclusively from licensed, accredited compounding pharmacies that follow strict sterility, quality, and safety standards. Every peptide or compounded GLP-1 therapy is prescribed only after a medical evaluation, with ongoing provider oversight, informed consent, and follow-up as part of your care plan.
Patients are encouraged to schedule a consultation to determine whether peptide therapy is clinically appropriate, legally permissible, and aligned with their individual health goals.