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But during perimenopause and menopause, several critical pathways slow down: Growth hormone (GH) production declines affecting muscle mass, fat metabolism, skin quality, and recovery Inflammatory markers increase contributing to joint pain, brain fog, and metabolic dysfunction Sleep architecture degrades less deep sleep means less cellular repair, less growth hormone release, and more fatigue Collagen synthesis drops dramatically women lose roughly 30% of their collagen in the first five years of menopause, accelerating skin aging, joint stiffness, and connective tissue weakness Gut lining integrity weakens leading to increased inflammation, food sensitivities, and nutrient malabsorption Sexual function changes declining hormones reduce libido, arousal, and tissue health Peptide therapy doesnt replace what menopause takes away it reactivates the pathways that menopause suppresses
This evidence supports the roles of ghrelin mimetics in boosting hunger (helpful in calorie-surplus phases), activating the GH/IGF-1 axis, and potentially helping maintain or increase lean mass through anabolic signaling
Initial Changes (Week 1-2): Immediate hydration improvement, under-eye feels smoother and more comfortable, skin texture refinement begins
Under Kennedy, however, the FDA is in the strange position of both having to still do its jobs such as properly enforcing regulations and laws, but also soon to open the door to unproven things like peptides and stem cells, he said
