12/09/2025
š§¬ Peptide therapy for kids - an emerging treatment option for complex cases.
At the A4M Pediatrics conference, we learned about peptide therapy in pediatrics. This cutting-edge integrative medicine is another tool for children with complex health challenges.
WHAT ARE PEPTIDES? Short chains of amino acids that act as messengers in your body, telling cells what to do. Your body makes peptides naturally to regulate immune function, healing, hormones, brain function, and gut health. Think of them like text messages between cells.
HOW DO THEY WORK? Therapeutic peptides are highly specific, targeting exact functions. They work WITH your childās natural systems, not against them. This is why theyāre generally well-tolerated with minimal side effects when used appropriately under medical supervision.
WHAT CONDITIONS BENEFIT? We consider peptides for children with immune dysregulation or chronic infections, neurological or developmental concerns not fully responding to conventional treatments, complex gut issues, autoimmune conditions, or recovery from Lyme disease, mold illness, or PANS/PANDAS.
Important: This isnāt first-line treatment. We explore peptide therapy when conventional approaches havenāt been fully effective and families seek additional integrative options.
ADMINISTRATION: Depending on the peptide and condition: subcutaneous injection (tiny needle like insulin), oral capsules, sublingual, nasal spray, or topical cream. We teach parents safe administration.
OUR APPROACH: Thorough evaluation, select peptides specific to your childās needs, appropriate dosing, administration training, and close monitoring. This is advanced integrative medicine - not a magic bullet, but genuinely helpful for some children with complex health challenges.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR MY CHILD? If your child has tried conventional treatments without complete improvement or deals with complex chronic health issues, letās talk. Schedule a consultation to discuss whether peptide therapy might be appropriate. š
