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Peptides vs hyaluronic acid injections
HA injections (for knees): Medical procedure ($500-2,000) Lubricates joint temporarily 6-12 month duration Doesn't heal tissue Moderate evidence Self-administered ($200-600 for protocol) Promotes healing Long-lasting results Heals underlying damage Strong prec
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- HA injections (for knees):
- Medical procedure ($500-2,000)
- Lubricates joint temporarily
- 6-12 month duration
- Doesn't heal tissue
- Moderate evidence
- Self-administered ($200-600 for protocol)
- Promotes healing
- Long-lasting results
- Heals underlying damage
- Strong preclinical evidence
- Verdict: Peptides more cost-effective and address root cause.