Plain answers about IV therapy, GLP-1 programs and peptides — written for people in New York and New Jersey who are deciding whether any of it is worth their afternoon.

AOD-9604 is taken as a daily subcutaneous injection. The usual site is the belly, in the morning. Here is the step-by-st

AOD-9604 / MOTS-c: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. Here is what that means for legality, safety and how it

AOD-9604 / MOTS-c is taken as a subcutaneous injection. The usual site is the belly. Here is the step-by-step, and the m

Semaglutide: FDA-approved medication (brand); compounded version by prescription. Here is what that means for legality,

Semaglutide is taken as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection. The usual site is the belly (two inches from the navel), t

Tirzepatide: FDA-approved medication (brand); compounded version by prescription. Here is what that means for legality,

Tirzepatide is taken as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection. The usual site is the belly, thigh or upper arm, rotating

Sermorelin: formerly FDA-approved for a pediatric use; compounded by prescription. Here is what that means for legality,

Sermorelin is taken as a nightly subcutaneous injection. The usual site is the belly, at bedtime. Here is the step-by-st

Ipamorelin: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. Here is what that means for legality, safety and how it is pre

Ipamorelin is taken as a nightly subcutaneous injection. The usual site is the belly or thigh, rotating sites. Here is t

CJC-1295: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. Here is what that means for legality, safety and how it is presc

CJC-1295 is taken as a nightly subcutaneous injection. The usual site is the belly or thigh, rotating sites. Here is the

CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. Here is what that means for legality, safety and ho

CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin is taken as a nightly subcutaneous injection. The usual site is the belly, at bedtime. Here is the

Tesamorelin: brand version FDA-approved for one use; compounded for wellness is not. Here is what that means for legalit

Tesamorelin is taken as a nightly subcutaneous injection; needs IGF-1 labs. The usual site is the belly, rotating sites,

Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. Here is what that means for legality, safety and

Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin is taken as a nightly subcutaneous injection. The usual site is the belly, at bedtime. Here is

DSIP: not FDA-approved; compounded by prescription. Here is what that means for legality, safety and how it is prescribe

DSIP is taken as a subcutaneous injection 30 to 60 minutes before bed. The usual site is the belly or thigh, 30 to 60 mi

Semax / Selank: not FDA-approved in the US; compounded by prescription. Here is what that means for legality, safety and

Semax / Selank is nasal spray or injection, daily or as needed. The usual site is nasal spray, or the belly if injected.

PT-141: the brand version (Vyleesi) is FDA-approved for women; compounded by prescription. Here is what that means for l