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Hormones & MetabolismPeptide Biosimilars: What Happens When Semaglutide Patents Expire — and What It Means for Access
Semaglutide patent expiry biosimilar competition is arriving — but not equally everywhere. This explainer breaks down the US vs. global timeline, what the FDA's tentative generic approval means, why compounded semaglutide is no longer legal, and what cost-conscious GLP-1 users should do right now.
Dr. Priyali Singh, MDJun 9, 202613 min read
Lifestyle & Healthy HabitsThe Gut-Brain-Peptide Axis: How BPC-157 and KPV Are Emerging in Neurological and Gut Health Research
Gut brain axis peptides BPC-157 and KPV are emerging at the intersection of gut inflammation and neurological health. This deep dive covers how each peptide acts on the gut-brain connection, what the research shows, and what a clinical assessment looks like.
Lilian E.Jun 8, 202615 min read
Hormones & MetabolismRFK Jr., HHS, and the Peptide Policy Shift: How Political Change Is Reshaping Metabolic Medicine Access
The RFK peptide policy 2026 shift is real. HHS Secretary Kennedy has directed the FDA to review 14 restricted peptides for compounding access — here's what the policy change means, what's actually legal now, and how to get compliant metabolic care.
Editorial TeamJun 8, 202612 min read
Hormones & MetabolismMeto vs. Other Peptide Telehealth Platforms: What Makes Insurance-First, Monitored Care Different
A Meto peptide telehealth comparison showing how insurance-first, physician-led care differs from cash-pay platforms like AgelessRx and Hone Health — covering supervision models, out-of-pocket costs, outcome tracking, and which patients benefit most from each approach.
Editorial TeamJun 5, 202610 min read
Hormones & MetabolismCategory 1 vs. Category 2 Peptides: A Plain-English Patient Guide to What These FDA Labels Actually Mean
Category 1 category 2 peptides explained: a plain-English guide to what FDA bulk drug substance categories actually mean — which peptides are available, which aren't, and what the 2026 reclassification means for your access to clinician-supervised peptide therapy.
Karyn O.Jun 5, 202612 min read
Lifestyle & Healthy HabitsGLP-1 Peptides and Cardiovascular Heart Health: What the Outcomes Data Actually Shows
GLP-1 peptides cardiovascular heart health benefits go far beyond weight loss. New data from the SELECT and SURPASS-CVOT trials shows 20%+ reduction in heart attacks and strokes. This deep dive breaks down the mechanisms, the outcomes data, and what it means for high-risk patients.
Dr. Priyali Singh, MDJun 5, 202612 min read
Hormones & MetabolismThe Meto Peptide Glossary: 60 Terms Every Patient Should Know Before Starting Therapy
This peptide therapy glossary covers 60 essential terms — from GH secretagogue meaning to peptide half-life explained — across science, delivery, hormones, regulation, and monitoring. The definitive reference for anyone exploring peptide therapy through Meto's clinician-led platform.
Lilian E.Jun 4, 202616 min read
Lifestyle & Healthy HabitsWhen Peptide Therapy Doesn't Work: 10 Reasons Your Results May Be Stalling (and What to Do)
Peptide therapy not working as expected? This article breaks down 10 clinically grounded reasons your protocol may be stalling — from sourcing and dosing to timing, lifestyle gaps, and receptor fatigue.
Editorial TeamJun 4, 202610 min read
LongevityThe Longevity Peptide Stack: How Clinicians Are Combining Compounds for Healthspan and Vitality Extension
A longevity peptide stack protocol combines compounds like Epitalon, GHK-Cu, and CJC-1295/Ipamorelin to target multiple aging hallmarks simultaneously. This clinician guide covers the science behind peptide stacking anti-aging, how protocols are structured, and what the evidence actually supports.
Dr. Jossy Onwude, MDJun 3, 202614 min read
Lifestyle & Healthy HabitsPeptide Therapy After 60: What Older Adults Need to Know About Benefits, Risks, and Safe Access
Peptide therapy for adults over 60 can restore GH signalling, reduce visceral fat, and slow sarcopenia — but seniors need lower doses, tighter monitoring, and mandatory cancer screening. This pillar guide covers the best peptides for elderly metabolic health, the real risks, and how to access care safely.
Karyn O.Jun 3, 202612 min read
Weight ManagementAOD-9604 Fat Loss Peptide: The Growth Hormone Fragment Targeting Stubborn Fat — Without the Side Effects of HGH
AOD-9604 fat loss peptide is a growth hormone fragment engineered to burn stubborn fat without the metabolic risks of HGH. This deep dive covers the mechanism, visceral fat targeting, the AOD-9604 vs HGH comparison, clinical evidence, and who this peptide is actually right for.
Lilian E.Jun 2, 202612 min read
Hormones & MetabolismPeptides and Testosterone: How Growth Hormone Peptides Support the Full Male Hormonal Ecosystem
Peptides testosterone male hormonal health: discover how growth hormone peptides like CJC-1295 and ipamorelin work alongside testosterone to restore energy, body composition, and metabolic function.
Dr. Priyali Singh, MDJun 2, 202612 min read
Lifestyle & Healthy HabitsPeptides for Men Over 40: A Clinician-Guided Framework for Hormonal and Metabolic Restoration
Peptides for men over 40 hormonal health explained by clinicians. This guide covers CJC-1295/ipamorelin, sermorelin, tesamorelin, BPC-157, and PT-141 — with evidence-based protocols, realistic outcome timelines, and the baseline labs every man should order before starting.
Editorial TeamJun 1, 202613 min read
Hormones & MetabolismKisspeptin and Male Hormone Optimization: What the Research Shows About This LH-Stimulating Peptide
Kisspeptin male hormone optimization is one of the most evidence-backed frontiers in men's hormonal health. This deep dive covers how kisspeptin stimulates LH and testosterone, what peer-reviewed research confirms, and who is most likely to benefit from this peptide-based approach.
Dr. Jossy Onwude, MDJun 1, 202612 min read
Hormones & MetabolismMitochondrial Peptides and Insulin Resistance: A Root-Cause Approach to Metabolic Dysfunction
Mitochondrial peptides and insulin resistance are directly linked. MOTS-c, humanin, and SHLP2 activate AMPK, restore GLUT4 glucose transport, and repair cellular energy metabolism — targeting the root cause of type 2 diabetes risk, not just the symptoms.
Dr. Priyali Singh, MDMay 29, 202612 min read
Lifestyle & Healthy HabitsSemax and Selank: The Cognitive Peptides Now Legal for Compounding — What the Evidence Says
Semax and selank cognitive peptides are at the centre of a major 2026 regulatory shift. This pillar guide breaks down how each peptide works, what the clinical evidence actually shows, where the regulatory line sits today, and how to pursue a supervised protocol that is both legal and evidence-informed.
Lilian E.May 29, 202615 min read
LongevityHumanin and SHLP-2: The Lesser-Known Mitochondrial Peptides With Big Metabolic Implications
Humanin peptide metabolic benefits include improved insulin sensitivity, pancreatic beta cell protection, and a measurable correlation with longevity. Its mitochondrial cousin SHLP-2 suppresses appetite and promotes thermogenesis through hypothalamic POMC neurons. This deep dive covers the science behind both mitochondrial-derived peptides — and what their age-related decline means for your metabolic health.
Dr. Jossy Onwude, MDMay 28, 202613 min read
Sleep & RecoveryDSIP: The Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide and Its Surprising Connection to Metabolic Recovery
The DSIP sleep peptide — delta sleep-inducing peptide — is one of the most overlooked tools in metabolic recovery. This deep dive covers how DSIP regulates cortisol, supports slow-wave sleep, and why poor sleep is a direct driver of insulin resistance and weight gain. Learn who qualifies for sleep peptide therapy and what a supervised Meto protocol looks like.
Karyn O.May 28, 202614 min read