Enhance Your Wellness Journey with Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)

Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)

NASAL SPRAY (500 MCG/ML)

Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP) is a naturally occurring 28 amino acid peptide renowned for its broad physiological roles such as vasodilation, anti-inflammatory activities, and the regulation of endocrine and exocrine systems. Produced in vital regions like the gastrointestinal tract and the central nervous system, VIP is essential for maintaining homeostasis. Its ability to modulate the immune system and reduce inflammation highlights its therapeutic potential in various medical conditions.

UNDERSTANDING

VIP nasal spray is strategically utilized to manage conditions such as CHRONICIN FLAMMATORY RESPONSE SYNDROM E (CIRS) , sarcoidosis, exposure to toxins, and other autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. The immunomodulatory effects of VIP significantly contribute to symptom relief and improved quality of life for patients. Additionally, VIP’s role in enhancing insulin sensitivity is invaluable for patients pursuing weight management, as it aids in improving glucose metabolism and reducing inflammatory responses to optimize metabolic health.

* IMMUNOMODULATION: VIP regulates the immune system by suppressing pro-inflammatory cytokines, which may effectively manage autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.

* NEUROPROTECTIVE PROPERTIES: VIP offers protection to neurons and supports nerve regeneration, potentially beneficial in reversing grey matter nuclear atrophy observed in CIRS.1

* PULMONARY HEALTH: The vasodilatory properties of VIP enhance airway relaxation and oxygenation, crucial for treating respiratory conditions such as asthma and pulmonary hypertension.

* GASTROINTESTINAL REGULATION: VIP helps normalize gastrointestinal motility and secretion, which may provide relief in conditions like gastroparesis.

* HORMONAL REGULATION: VIP helps correct hormonal imbalances, particularly in estradiol and testosterone

levels, and normalizes T-regulatory cell function.

* ANTI - INFLAMMATORY EFFECTS: VIP’s ability to mitigate inflammation can alleviate pain and discomfort across a range of chronic inflammatory diseases.

* ENDOCRINE SYSTEM: Enhances insulin sensitivity by improving insulin receptor activity, which is crucial for effective metabolic control.2

HOW SUPPLIED AND DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

* VIP Nasal Spray (500 mcg/mL)

* Administer 50 mcg (1 spray) alternating nostrils four times daily for the first month. Increase to 100 mcg (2 sprays) alternating nostrils four times daily for the second month.1

BUD: 35 days

Potential Benefits:

VIP nasal spray could be a helpful adjunct to GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy by enhancing insulin sensitivity and reducing inflammation, thereby potentially offering additional metabolic benefits for patients undergoing GLP-1 RA therapy.

SIDE EFFECTS:

* Common: Transient headache, dizziness, and flushing.

* Less common: Hypotension

* Serious: Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain could indicate a rare instance of pancreatitis. Immediate medical consultation is advised if these symptoms occur.

SIDE EFFECTS:

Note: This medication should be prescribed and monitored by healthcare professionals familiar with the conditions being treated and the specific applications of VIP. It is also important to inform your healthcare provider if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, as the safety of this medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been established.

References:

1 . Shoemaker RC, Katz D, Ackerley M, et al. Intranasal VIP safely restores volume to multiple grey matter nuclei in patients with CIRS. Internal Medicine Review 3 (2017): Issue 4. pg 1-14.

2 . Hou X, Yang D, Yang G, Li M, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang Y, Liu Y. Therapeutic potential of vasoactive intestinal peptide and its receptor VPAC2 in type 2 diabetes. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne). 2022 Sep 20;13:984198. doi: 10.3389/fendo.2022.984198.

3. Vu JP, Larauche M, Flores M, Luong L, Norris J, Oh S, Liang LJ, Waschek J, Pisegna JR, Germano PM. Regulation of Appetite, Body Composition, and Metabolic Hormones by Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP). J Mol Neurosci. 2015 Jun;56(2):377-87. doi: 10.1007/s12031-015-0556-z. Epub 2015 Apr 23. PMID: 25904310; PMCID: PMC4458420.

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