therapy brief
Peptide Therapy for Immunity
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Now Available at Amethyst Wellness
methyst Wellness, in Palm Coast, is now offering peptide therapy. Peptides can be used to treat a variety of ailments; assist with weight loss and muscle growth; and, most importantly, improve immune system function—something that many of the practice’s clients have been looking to do during the COVID-19 pandemic. Peptides are amino acids put together in a particular sequence. They are signals that the body sends out to get target organs to do things. Thymosin alpha-1 (TA-1) and Selank—two peptides available at Amethyst Wellness—have such a good safety profile that side effects for them were actually lower than the placebo in trials. There are really no contraindications for either of these products. TA-1 is the most recommended peptide for immune stimulation. This should be used as a treatment adjuvant and a prophylactic aid, and can help with many conditions beyond viral illness. After age 30, a person’s thymus gland—an important part of one’s immune system—begins to degenerate. TA-1 was one of the first peptides isolated and identified, and is derived from the thymus gland tissue. It up-regulates cytokines, which are interleukins involved with immune response. In particular, it can identify the immune system cells that have been infected with the coronavirus. The
coronavirus is an envelope virus, which means that it is difficult for the immune system to identify it until it has entered the cells and caused destruction. TA-1 has strong antiviral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. It has been shown to be effective in treating HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), as well as hepatitis B and C infections. Lyme disease, cytomegalovirus and Epstein-Barr virus also respond well to this peptide. It has also been shown to be effective against many different cancers and can be added on to treatment regimens. It can even be helpful in making immunizations work more effectively. Selank is a peptide with potent antiviral properties, in addition to its neurological effects. It is particularly active in the lung and respiratory tissues. The antiviral characteristics of Selank were evaluated in both in vitro and in vivo against influenza virus strains H3N2 and H5N1 and herpes type 1 and 2. It was shown that Selank may have the prophylactic (preventive) effect during influenza infection and therapeutic effect during herpes virus infection. It could also be helpful for COVID-19. In addition, this peptide modulates the immune system by blocking interleukin 6 and encourages a more balanced immune response. This is what makes it effective against many autoimmune diseases. It
also inhibits the histamine response from mast cells; has nootropic/anxiolytic effects (meaning it calms a person mentally); works well when used in combination with antidepressants or all by itself; decreases inflammation in the brain; and encourages deep, restful sleep. Selank is easy to administer, affordable and safe. This is a noninvasive way to modulate one’s immune system and also relax one’s mind. Selank is inhaled, so it has a good direct antiviral activity against anything that is transmitted by droplets. The takeaway message it that both these products—TA-1 and Selank—can be extremely helpful in reducing the effects of the coronavirus and other infections. Along with these peptides, we need to focus on washing our hands with soap and water, not touching our faces, and practicing social distancing. We also should consider increasing our intake of vitamin C, zinc, magnesium and vitamin B5; glutathione will also help clear oxidative damage. And for those of us that are smokers, this is the best time to quit. The problem with the coronavirus is all the oxidative damage surrounding the cells in the alveoli of the lungs. Smoking builds up oxidative damage faster than anything else, and because of this damage, a person can’t exchange carbon dioxide and oxygen. This is why ventilators don’t work. Amethyst Wellness is located at 50 Cypress Point Pkwy. Consultations are free. The office visit can be done telephonically and product can be shipped directly to the client’s home. For more information, call 386-2834180 or visit AmethystWellness.com. See ad, below.
August 2020
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