If you’re dragging through the day, gaining stubborn weight, or noticing slower recovery in the gym, it’s easy to blame age and “busy life.” But at Chicagoland Men’s Health, those symptoms are treated as signals that your body may need support at a deeper, cellular level. That’s where their advanced peptide therapies come in.
Alongside testosterone optimization and weight-loss programs, Chicagoland Men’s Health offers growth hormone–stimulating peptides and NAD+–based treatments designed to help men boost energy, support fat loss, enhance recovery, and age more gracefully.
What Are Peptides, Exactly?
Peptides are short chains of amino acids—the same building blocks that make up proteins. In the body, many peptides act like messengers, telling cells to perform specific tasks: build muscle, repair tissue, release hormones, or create more cellular energy.
At Chicagoland Men’s Health, the focus is on HGH (Human Growth Hormone) peptides, which stimulate your own pituitary gland to release more natural growth hormone rather than giving you synthetic HGH.
This distinction matters. Synthetic HGH floods the system with hormone from the outside and can cause sharp spikes that may increase the risk of side effects. HGH peptides, on the other hand, work with your body’s existing feedback loops, generally creating a more gradual, balanced rise in growth hormone levels.
The Peptides Offered at Chicagoland Men’s Health
While your exact protocol is customized, several core therapies are used frequently in their programs:
Sermorelin
Sermorelin is a growth hormone–releasing hormone (GHRH) analog. It signals the pituitary gland to increase its own production of HGH, which can support:
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Lean muscle growth
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Reduced body fat
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Better sleep quality
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Enhanced recovery after workouts
HGH peptide programs that include sermorelin have been shown to support skin elasticity, vitality, and overall anti-aging benefits by gently boosting natural growth hormone output.
GHRP-2 (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2)
GHRP-2 is often paired with sermorelin because they stimulate growth hormone through complementary pathways. Together, they form a “dynamic duo” that can more effectively restore youthful GH patterns than either peptide alone.
Chicagoland Men’s Health frequently uses a Sermorelin-GHRP2 blend to help men improve muscle tone, accelerate recovery, and support fat loss as part of a broader vitality or weight-management plan.
Ipamorelin & Other HGH Peptides
Other peptides such as ipamorelin or GHRP-6 may be used when appropriate. Like sermorelin and GHRP-2, they stimulate your own growth hormone release, with benefits that can include improved energy, better sleep, increased muscle mass, and assistance with body-fat reduction.
NAD+ Therapy as a Powerful Add-On
Peptides at Chicagoland Men’s Health are often combined with NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) therapy, a powerful co-enzyme that plays a central role in energy production and DNA repair.
By replenishing NAD+ levels, this therapy supports:
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Cellular energy and metabolic function
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Cognitive clarity and focus
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DNA repair and healthy aging
When paired with HGH-stimulating peptides, NAD+ helps address aging from two angles: hormone optimization and cellular rejuvenation.
Key Benefits Men May Notice
Every man responds differently, but Chicagoland Men’s Health highlights several common benefits of peptide therapy for men:
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More lean muscle, less fat – Growth hormone peptides are known for supporting muscle protein synthesis and mobilizing stored fat, especially when combined with training and nutrition.
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Higher energy and stamina – Men often report less “afternoon crash,” more motivation to train, and more consistent day-to-day energy.
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Faster recovery & reduced aches – Peptides support tissue repair, which can help with joint comfort, exercise recovery, and bounce-back after injury.
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Better sleep quality – Growth hormone release is tightly linked with deep sleep; supporting natural GH rhythms can improve sleep depth and recovery.
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Sharper focus & mood support – By improving cellular energy and hormone balance, peptides and NAD+ may positively influence mood, mental clarity, and overall sense of well-being.
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Skin & anti-aging effects – HGH peptides can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and improve skin elasticity as part of a comprehensive anti-aging plan.