Protein first
Protein at each meal helps you feel full and supports your muscles. Your coach sets a daily range from your weight, activity and health history.
For example: eggs and fruit at breakfast, beans or chicken at lunch.
Nutrition coaching · clinician-guided peptides
Eat well. Feel steady.
Coaching that fits your kitchen and your budget, plus an honest conversation about peptides: clinician-guided where appropriate, with the evidence still emerging.
A licensed clinician decides eligibility for every treatment on this page. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.
Today's protein
92 of 110 g
Sample day
Grocery list
Ready for the week
- Salmon
- Quinoa
- Leafy greens
Nutrition coaching
No banned foods. Just a plan that works for your week.
Your coach, Hana Okafor RD, builds around the food you already like. Coaching is included with Plus and Plan for two, and it works whether or not medication is part of your plan.
Fiber and color
Vegetables, beans and whole grains keep digestion moving and meals satisfying. We aim for half the plate, in whatever colors you will actually eat.
For example: a salad on the side, or roasted vegetables in a bowl.
Fluids and timing
Steady water, smaller meals and a calm pace help when appetite changes. Your coach adjusts timing around your work and your family.
For example: a bottle by your desk, dinner a little earlier.
Plate builder
Build a plate and see what is on it.
Pick a protein, a base and a vegetable. The numbers are rounded, general estimates, and your coach sets your real targets. Nothing leaves your browser.
Cooking for
Protein, about
25g
Fiber, about
9g
Shopping list for three dinners
Rounded estimates for illustration. People with kidney disease or other conditions should follow their clinician's guidance on protein.
A week with your coach
One shopping list. Two people. Less to think about.
With Plan for two, your coach plans the same week for both of you, so you cook once and eat well together. Each of you still has your own clinician review and your own targets.
MonPlan and list
TueCoach call
WedCook once
ThuDose day*
FriCheck-in
SatWalk
SunPrep
*Only if a clinician has prescribed a weekly medicine.
- Shared grocery lists scaled for two
- Meal ideas that work for different appetites
- Coaching sessions together or one-on-one
Clinician-guided peptides
Clinician-guided, where appropriate, evidence still emerging
Clinician-guided, where appropriate, evidence still emerging
An honest look at peptides.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids, and some people ask about them for sleep, energy or recovery. We discuss them only where a clinician finds it appropriate, and we are upfront that the evidence is still emerging.
Where the evidence stands
A plain-language scale, not a rating of any product.
For the peptides discussed on this page, human evidence is still emerging. Your clinician will tell you what is known and what is not, and this page makes no efficacy claims.
Sermorelin
Sermorelin is a synthetic analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone. It is studied for how it acts on the body's own growth hormone signaling. A clinician may consider it for select adults after labs and a history review, and dose and schedule are set individually.
- Form
- Injectable, prescribed by dose and schedule
- Compounded
- Compounded versions are not FDA-approved.
- Claims
- This page makes no efficacy claims for sermorelin.
NAD+
NAD+ is a coenzyme found in every cell and involved in energy metabolism. Clinicians offer it in several forms, including injection and infusion, and consider each person on their own medical facts.
- Form
- Injection or infusion, set by the clinician
- Compounded
- Compounded versions are not FDA-approved.
- Claims
- This page makes no efficacy claims for NAD+.
Every peptide is prescribed by a licensed clinician and prepared by a licensed pharmacy. Peptides are not a substitute for sleep, nutrition, movement or a plan your clinician has already prescribed.
- 1
History first
Your clinician reviews your medications, conditions and goals before anything else.
- 2
Labs, if needed
Baseline labs are ordered when they would change the conversation.
- 3
Options and evidence
You hear what is known, what is not, and the other things worth trying first.
- 4
Your decision
If a clinician finds it appropriate and you want to proceed, follow-up is scheduled.
Before your conversation
Bring these and the visit goes further.
A short checklist for people who want to talk about peptides. It is not a screening test, and checking every box does not decide eligibility.
0 of 6 ready
Labs
Labs come before the big decisions.
A baseline panel gives your clinician numbers to work with. Follow-up draws check that a plan is working. Lab panels are billed separately at partner-lab rates, about $79 to $189 per panel.
Metabolic Core
- Fasting glucose Fasting
- HbA1c Any time
- Lipid panel Fasting
- Comprehensive metabolic panel Fasting
Thyroid and hormones Core
- TSH and free T4 Morning
- Total testosterone Morning
- Estradiol If indicated
- Vitamin D Any time
Blood and nutrients Core
- CBC Any time
- Ferritin Any time
- Vitamin B12 Any time
- Magnesium Any time
Fit
Who this may not be right for.
Peptide and medication care carries real risks for some people. These are common reasons a clinician may decline or pause treatment.
A licensed clinician decides eligibility, and may decline even when nothing on this list applies to you.
- Pregnant, trying to conceive or breastfeeding
- A current or past cancer diagnosis, or a strong family history
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure, diabetes or thyroid disease
- Taking medicines that could interact
- Under 18
Pricing
Plus
Coaching is part of Plus: $199 a month.
Nutrition coaching and a peptide conversation, where a clinician finds it appropriate, are included in Plus and Plan for two.
See all plans ↗Coaching and clinician care
$199/mo
- Bi-weekly nutrition coaching with Hana Okafor RD
- Peptide consult with a clinician, when appropriate
- Baseline labs reviewed by your clinician
- Unlimited messaging with your care team
FAQ
Common questions.
Compounded peptides are not FDA-approved. A clinician decides whether a compounded option is appropriate for you, and we tell you in writing where a product comes from and which pharmacy prepares it.
For the peptides on this page, human evidence is still emerging, and no clinician can promise an outcome. We do not make efficacy claims. Your clinician will explain what has been studied and what has not.
It helps. Sleep, nutrition and movement usually come first, and your clinician will ask about them. Coaching is included with Plus and Plan for two.
Yes. Many members use coaching and labs on their own. Medication or peptides are only part of a plan if a licensed clinician decides they are appropriate and you want them.
Begin the assessment. A licensed clinician reviews it, and your coach reaches out to set up your first plan. Anything else is decided with you, one step at a time.
Important Safety Information
Some Tidewell members also use GLP-1 medicines (semaglutide or tirzepatide). The safety information for those medicines is below.
Boxed warning: risk of thyroid C-cell tumors
GLP-1 medicines such as semaglutide and tirzepatide caused thyroid C-cell tumors in rodents. It is not known whether they cause these tumors, including medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), in people. Do not use if you or a family member has had MTC, or if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). Tell your clinician right away about a neck lump, hoarseness, trouble swallowing or shortness of breath.
Common side effects
- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
- Constipation and stomach pain
- Reduced appetite and tiredness
Serious risks
- Pancreatitis (severe, lasting stomach pain)
- Gallbladder problems
- Low blood sugar, especially with some diabetes medicines
- Kidney problems, often after dehydration
- Serious allergic reactions
Pregnancy
Not for use in pregnancy. Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
Results vary
Medication is for adults, is used with nutrition and activity, and is prescribed only when a licensed clinician decides it is appropriate. Results vary from person to person.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved and have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness or quality. Peptide therapy is clinician-guided where appropriate, and evidence is still emerging. This page describes a fictional sample practice and is not medical advice.
Start with a plate. Take it from there.
Take the six-minute assessment and meet your coach. A licensed clinician reviews everything before any treatment is discussed.