Peptides I & II
Certification
FEB 27 - MAR 1, 2020 - Los Angeles, CA
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Learning Objectives

Module I: Introduction to Peptides, Exercise, Weight Loss, Arthritis and Inflammation

• Discuss the recent explosion in peptide development
• Review tools for the most commonly used peptide therapies
• Evaluate the regulatory framework for peptides in the United States
• Examine current regulatory initiatives, and expected changes in the governing landscape for peptides
• Consider peptides in current metabolic and immune pathophysiology
• Identify which metabolic parameters need support in order to improve peptide therapeutics
• Learn how to support peptide therapeutics through the use of targeted dietary supplements
• Compare dietary guidelines for HIIT exercise regimens
• Examine NAD+ rejuvenation of stem cells
• Assess basic nutrient protocols for exercise regimens
• Survey cases using the triad approach
• Discuss the importance of fasting as a tool to enhance the effectiveness of peptide & stem cell therapies, and physical exercise
• Review the foundation of body protection compound
• Evaluate the pathophysiology of chronic autoimmune disease
• Discuss the melanocortin system
• Discuss how metabolic imbalances can increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis, and how imbalances can affect pain & movement problems
• Consider how common medical treatments for osteoarthritis can negatively impact the quality of life
• Examine peptides in specific weight loss cases
• Analyze the use of peptides in muscle, ligament, and joint injuries

Module II: Peptides in Wound Care and Aesthetics & Hormone Interaction

• Discuss how GHK-Cu promotes wound healing & summarize how BPC functions in wound healing
• Review applications of AOD9064 and GHRH in both skin and bone repair
• Evaluate mechanisms and immune properties of LL-37
• Assess treatment protocols for wound healing, including the basics of nutrition and wound care—and factors that can impair wound healing
• Examine dosing and protocols for Melanotan 2
• Investigate deep sleep-inducing peptide
• Describe the mechanisms involved in cognitive decline from traumatic and vascular brain insults
• Identify the scope of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
• Review the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disease
• Discuss peptide therapies for neurodegeneration
• Analyze the connection between brain & cognitive health and nutrition
• Discuss dietary supplements that are beneficial in brain health
• Apply principles of brain nutrition, metabolism, and supplementation to improve cognition and quality of life
• Review peptides in relation to sexual function
• Compare the use of Melanotan 1 to Melanotan 2, and compare biomimetic and bioactive peptides
• Review skin structure and protocols for aging skin using peptides
• Discuss hair restoration and microneedling with peptides
• Discuss fertility enhancement using a holistic approach
• Discuss how nutritional supplementation can help improve outcome in libido and in skin health
• Identify which metabolic parameters need supporting to improve libido and skin
• Review cognitive and neurologic symptoms in biotoxin patients
• Review the effects of toxic metals
• Review autoimmune pathophysiology
• Discuss peptide therapies for treatment in autoimmunity
• Discuss the link between nutrition and autoimmunity