Peptides in Plain English: Dr. Orel Swenson’s top tips
Regenerative medicine is full of promise, from peptides to stem cells, but it’s not a magic fix. The smartest approach is one that’s grounded, informed, and personal. Before jumping in, Dr. Orel Swenson advises to optimise what you can, know your options, and work with clinicians who treat you like a partner, not a patient. Here are five things to keep in mind before you start exploring the next generation of wellness tools.
1/ Optimise the basics first
Before adding in advanced tools like peptides, get your foundations right. Prioritise quality sleep, a solid diet, stress management, and movement. The basics make everything else work better. Think Ferrari not Fiat!
2/ Know what you’re getting into
Don’t be intimidated but do get informed. Much of the data around regenerative therapies comes from animal studies or early human trials. Understand the limitations and what’s evidence-based versus experimental.
3/ Check your risk tolerance
This space isn’t one-size-fits-all. Decide what level of risk you’re personally comfortable with, and make decisions that align with your values, goals, and health priorities.
4/ Treat it like proper medicine
Peptides aren’t over-the-counter fixes. They should come with proper medical advice, clear goals, and ongoing monitoring. Work with clinicians who take a relationship-based approach, who aren’t afraid to say, “I don’t know, yet.”
5/ Remember, it’s all connected
Cognitive function, sleep, sexual health, injury recovery, stress don’t exist in silos. A few bad night’s sleep in a row can affect confidence, mood, skin, and physical recovery. Find practitioners who use lab data and self-awareness to guide both your lifestyle changes and any advanced interventions. And if you move up the ladder to more experimental treatments, do it deliberately and with guidance.
1/ Optimise the basics first
Before adding in advanced tools like peptides, get your foundations right. Prioritise quality sleep, a solid diet, stress management, and movement. The basics make everything else work better. Think Ferrari not Fiat!
2/ Know what you’re getting into
Don’t be intimidated but do get informed. Much of the data around regenerative therapies comes from animal studies or early human trials. Understand the limitations and what’s evidence-based versus experimental.
3/ Check your risk tolerance
This space isn’t one-size-fits-all. Decide what level of risk you’re personally comfortable with, and make decisions that align with your values, goals, and health priorities.
4/ Treat it like proper medicine
Peptides aren’t over-the-counter fixes. They should come with proper medical advice, clear goals, and ongoing monitoring. Work with clinicians who take a relationship-based approach, who aren’t afraid to say, “I don’t know, yet.”
5/ Remember, it’s all connected
Cognitive function, sleep, sexual health, injury recovery, stress don’t exist in silos. A few bad night’s sleep in a row can affect confidence, mood, skin, and physical recovery. Find practitioners who use lab data and self-awareness to guide both your lifestyle changes and any advanced interventions. And if you move up the ladder to more experimental treatments, do it deliberately and with guidance.
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