Core-X | Physician-Guided Wellness & Peptide Therapy
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PHYSICIAN-GUIDED WELLNESS & OPTIMIZATION

Feel Better. Perform Better. Live Stronger.

Core-X combines medical expertise, personalized protocols, and modern wellness therapies to help you optimize energy, recovery, body composition, performance, and long-term health.

PHYSICIAN-LED CARE

Every plan begins with a consultation and a medical evaluation by a qualified provider.

PERSONALIZED PROTOCOLS

Recommendations are built around your health history, goals, and medical needs.

THE CORE-X APPROACH

Modern Wellness. Medical Oversight. Personalized to You.

Your biology, goals, lifestyle, and health history are unique. Your wellness plan should be too. Core-X combines physician oversight with evidence-informed therapies and personalized recommendations designed around the individual.

  • Physician Guided

    Treatment recommendations are guided by qualified medical professionals.

  • Personalized Protocols

    Plans are created around the individual rather than one-size-fits-all protocols.

  • Quality Focused

    Core-X emphasizes responsible sourcing, education, safety, and thoughtful clinical protocols.

  • Built for Long-Term Wellness

    The goal is sustainable optimization rather than temporary fixes.

PEPTIDE THERAPY

Targeted Support for Your Wellness Goals

Peptides are naturally occurring chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules throughout the body. Certain peptide therapies may be considered by medical professionals as part of a personalized wellness strategy.

Whether a peptide therapy is appropriate, and which one, is a medical decision made with your provider after a proper evaluation.

Potential areas of focus

  • Recovery
  • Body Composition
  • Energy
  • Sleep
  • Performance
  • Sexual Wellness
  • Skin & Healthy Aging
  • Metabolic Wellness

Treatment recommendations vary by patient and require an appropriate medical evaluation.

PEPTIDE DIRECTORY

Browse Therapies A–Z

Showing 30 therapies

Listing a therapy does not mean it is right for you. Many are not FDA-approved drugs and have limited human research. Your provider will explain the evidence, risks, and alternatives before recommending anything.

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    Recovery & Resilience

    Wolverine I

    BPC-157 + TB-500 blend

    A two-peptide blend pairing BPC-157 and TB-500, both studied mainly in laboratory and animal research on tissue repair. Human research is limited.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Recovery & Resilience

    Wolverine II

    [CONFIRM BLEND COMPONENTS]

    An expanded three-part recovery blend. Your provider will review its components and whether it's appropriate for you.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-glow.png

    Recovery & Resilience

    GLOW

    [CONFIRM BLEND COMPONENTS]

    A multi-peptide blend oriented toward skin and tissue support. Its components and suitability are reviewed during your evaluation.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-klow.png

    Recovery & Resilience

    KLOW

    [CONFIRM BLEND COMPONENTS]

    A multi-peptide blend related to GLOW. Its components and suitability are reviewed during your evaluation.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Recovery & Resilience

    KPV

    Tripeptide

    A short three-amino-acid peptide derived from alpha-MSH, studied in early research on inflammatory signaling in skin and gut models.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Recovery & Resilience

    Thymosin Alpha-1

    Immune-signaling peptide

    A peptide involved in immune signaling. It has been studied as an immune-modulating therapy and is approved for medical use in some countries outside the U.S.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Performance & Body Composition

    CJC-1295 (no DAC)

    GHRH analog

    A growth hormone–releasing hormone analog studied for its effect on the body's own growth hormone release.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Performance & Body Composition

    Ipamorelin

    Growth hormone secretagogue

    A selective growth hormone secretagogue studied for stimulating the body's natural growth hormone pulses.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-cjc-1295-ipamorelin.png

    Performance & Body Composition

    CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin

    Two-peptide blend

    Pairs a GHRH analog with a growth hormone secretagogue, two complementary signals in the growth hormone pathway.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-tesamorelin.png

    Performance & Body Composition

    Tesamorelin

    GHRH analog

    A growth hormone–releasing factor analog and the active ingredient in an FDA-approved medication for a specific medical condition.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-tesamorelin-ipamorelin.png

    Performance & Body Composition

    Tesamorelin + Ipamorelin

    In-office combination

    Combines tesamorelin with ipamorelin. Offered as an in-office therapy when appropriate.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-aod-9604.png

    Performance & Body Composition

    AOD-9604

    Modified growth hormone fragment

    A modified fragment of human growth hormone studied in research on fat metabolism.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-mots-c-aod-9604.png

    Metabolic & Cellular Energy

    MOTS-c + AOD-9604

    In-office combination

    Combines MOTS-c with AOD-9604. Offered as an in-office therapy when appropriate.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Metabolic & Cellular Energy

    MOTS-c

    Mitochondria-derived peptide

    A mitochondria-derived peptide studied for its role in cellular energy and metabolic regulation. Human research is still early.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Metabolic & Cellular Energy

    SS-31

    Also known as elamipretide

    A peptide that targets mitochondria, studied in research on mitochondrial function and age-related conditions.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-nad.png

    Metabolic & Cellular Energy

    NAD+

    Coenzyme · vial and in-office options

    A coenzyme present in every cell that plays a central role in energy metabolism. Research suggests levels decline with age.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Metabolic & Cellular Energy

    5-Amino-1MQ

    Small molecule

    A small-molecule compound, not a peptide, studied in laboratory research on the NNMT enzyme and cellular metabolism.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-slu-pp-332.png

    Metabolic & Cellular Energy

    SLU-PP-332

    [CONFIRM NAME — LISTED AS SLU-322]

    An experimental compound studied in animal research on exercise-related metabolic pathways. It has not been studied in humans.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-tirzepatide.png

    Metabolic & Cellular Energy

    Tirzepatide

    Micro-dose

    A prescription GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist and the active ingredient in FDA-approved medications. Any use is prescribed and monitored by your physician.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Cognitive & Sleep

    Semax

    Synthetic peptide

    A synthetic peptide developed in Russia and studied for cognitive and neurological applications.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-selank.png

    Cognitive & Sleep

    Selank

    Synthetic peptide

    A synthetic peptide developed in Russia and studied for its effects on stress response and cognition.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-cerebrolysin.png

    Cognitive & Sleep

    Cerebrolysin

    Peptide mixture

    A mixture of peptides derived from brain proteins, used in some countries for neurological conditions. It is not approved in the U.S.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Cognitive & Sleep

    Pinealon

    Short synthetic peptide

    A short synthetic peptide studied in early research on brain cell function and aging.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Cognitive & Sleep

    DSIP

    Delta sleep-inducing peptide

    Studied since the 1970s for its possible role in sleep regulation. Evidence in humans remains limited.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Sexual Wellness

    PT-141

    Also known as bremelanotide

    Acts on melanocortin receptors in the brain. Bremelanotide is the active ingredient in an FDA-approved medication for low sexual desire in premenopausal women.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-kisspeptin.png

    Sexual Wellness

    Kisspeptin

    Hormone-signaling peptide

    A naturally occurring signal involved in reproductive hormone regulation, studied in reproductive and sexual health research.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-melanotan-ii.png

    Sexual Wellness

    Melanotan II

    Melanocortin analog

    A synthetic analog of a pigment-related hormone. It is not FDA-approved and requires careful medical screening.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-ghk-cu.png

    Skin & Healthy Aging

    GHK-Cu

    Copper peptide

    A naturally occurring copper peptide studied for its role in skin remodeling and wound healing.

    Ask about this therapy
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    Skin & Healthy Aging

    AHK-Cu

    Copper peptide

    A copper peptide studied in laboratory research on hair follicles and skin.

    Ask about this therapy
  • [VIAL IMAGE]cx-vial-epithalon.png

    Skin & Healthy Aging

    Epithalon

    Also known as epitalon

    A synthetic peptide based on a pineal gland extract, studied in research on cellular aging.

    Ask about this therapy

Core-X Prime

  • Metabolic Health
  • Energy
  • Recovery
  • Hormonal Optimization
  • Cognitive Performance
  • Body Composition
  • Sexual Wellness
  • Healthy Aging

INTRODUCING CORE-X PRIME

A More Complete Approach to Optimization

Core-X Prime takes a broader view of wellness by looking at the interconnected systems that influence how you feel, recover, perform, and age.

Rather than treating one concern in isolation, your provider considers how metabolic health, energy, recovery, hormones, cognition, body composition, sexual wellness, and healthy aging affect one another.

Discover the Core-X Approach

PERSONALIZED WELLNESS

What Are You Looking to Optimize?

  • Energy & Vitality

    Support for individuals looking to improve energy, resilience, and overall wellness.

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  • Recovery & Performance

    Personalized strategies designed around physical recovery, exercise, and performance goals.

    See related therapies
  • Metabolic Health

    Support for body composition, metabolic wellness, and healthy lifestyle goals.

    See related therapies
  • Hormonal Wellness

    Physician-guided evaluation and individualized recommendations when appropriate.

    See related therapies
  • Cognitive Performance

    Strategies designed to support focus, clarity, and cognitive wellness.

    See related therapies
  • Sexual Wellness

    Discreet, physician-guided support focused on sexual health and overall well-being.

    See related therapies
  • Healthy Aging

    A proactive approach focused on maintaining health, strength, function, and vitality over time.

    See related therapies

WHY CORE-X

Wellness Should Never Feel Like Guesswork.

Core-X provides medically guided, individualized care rather than generic or anonymous wellness protocols. Every recommendation starts with a real evaluation and a clear conversation about your goals, your health history, and what is appropriate for you.

The Core-X Standard

  • Physician-led care
  • Individualized treatment plans
  • Patient education
  • Medical screening and oversight
  • Responsible protocols
  • Ongoing support
  • High quality standards
  • Transparent recommendations
A physician talking with a patient during a consultation in a bright clinic [PHOTO — PHYSICIAN CONSULTATION]

Evaluation firstNo therapy is recommended without a consultation and medical review.

HOW IT WORKS

A Personalized Process From Day One

  1. Consultation

    Discuss your health history, goals, symptoms, lifestyle, and priorities.

  2. Evaluation

    Your provider reviews the relevant information and determines appropriate next steps.

  3. Personalized Plan

    Receive recommendations tailored to your goals and medical needs.

  4. Ongoing Optimization

    Progress is monitored and recommendations may evolve over time.

Portrait of Dr. Maureen Key

Dr. Maureen Key

MD, FACOG, ASBP

  • Board Certified
  • Bariatric Medicine
  • Women’s & Hormonal Health

PHYSICIAN-LED CARE

Medical Expertise Meets Modern Wellness

Dr. Maureen Key is a board-certified physician and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, with specialized training in bariatric medicine. That foundation in women’s health, hormones, and metabolic medicine shapes how she approaches energy, body composition, recovery, and healthy aging at Core-X.

Every Core-X plan starts with a medical evaluation, not a product. Dr. Key reviews your health history, goals, and any relevant testing before recommending anything, and follows your progress over time so your plan can change as you do.

Philosophy of Care

With a patient-first philosophy, Dr. Key takes the time to understand your goals and builds recommendations around your individual needs. She believes in educating patients about their options so they feel confident and informed at every step.

FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

Core-X is a physician-guided wellness and optimization program. It brings together medical evaluation, personalized recommendations, and modern wellness therapies, including peptide therapy when appropriate, to support goals such as energy, recovery, body composition, performance, and healthy aging.

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the body. Peptide therapy refers to the medical use of specific peptides as part of a treatment plan. Whether any peptide therapy is appropriate depends on an individual medical evaluation, and not every patient will be a candidate.

That determination is made with a qualified provider after reviewing your health history, current health, goals, and any relevant testing. General information, including the information on this website, can't tell you which therapy is right for you.

Yes. A consultation and medical evaluation are required before any treatment is recommended. This helps make sure recommendations are appropriate for your health and circumstances.

Yes. Recommendations are based on your individual history, goals, and medical needs rather than a standard package. Two people with similar goals may receive very different recommendations, and some may be advised that a therapy isn't appropriate.

It begins with a consultation to discuss your goals and health history, followed by an evaluation by your provider. If appropriate, you'll receive a personalized plan. Your progress is then monitored, and recommendations may be adjusted over time.

Review frequency depends on your plan and your provider's recommendations. Follow-up is built into the process so your plan can be adjusted as your needs, goals, and progress change.

No. Peptide therapy isn't right for everyone. Certain health conditions, medications, pregnancy, and other factors may make some therapies inappropriate. Your provider will discuss potential benefits, risks, and alternatives with you during your evaluation.

MEDICAL SCREENING & OVERSIGHT

Appropriate evaluation comes before any recommendation, with oversight throughout your plan.

ONGOING, DISCREET SUPPORT

Follow-up is part of the plan, and your questions are handled privately by your care team.

START YOUR CORE-X JOURNEY

Your Health. Your Goals. Your Protocol.

Discover a more personalized approach to wellness with physician-guided recommendations designed around you.

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