September 01, 2023

36. Thymosin Beta-4 / TB-500 Peptide for Hair Growth (Peptides Episode) + How I am Experimenting With Infrared Light Therapy for My Gut Microbiome

33 minutes

Welcome to another episode of The Synthesis of Wellness Podcast! Today, we are talking all about my latest n=1 experiment: using the FlexBeam (a red and infrared light therapy device) on my gut microbiome. Then, we transition into cosmetic peptides with an emphasis on TB-500 for stimulating and accelerating hair growth! Thanks so much for tuning in!

Topics:

1. Introduction

- Biohacking congress in Miami

- Invitation to connect with me for meet-ups and ticket discounts

2. Red and Infrared Light Therapy

- Introduction to the red light and infrared therapy device (FlexBeam)

- Description of the device's features and capabilities

- Explanation of its ability to penetrate up to 10cm within the body

- Interest in exploring the impact of red and near-infrared light on the gut microbiome

- Self-experiment!

3. Scientific Context

- Definition of Photobiomodulation and its healing properties

- Mention of studies exploring the effects of light therapy on the gut microbiome

- Discussion of the impact of Photobiomodulation on gut microbial diversity

4. Human Microbiome Studies**

- Mention of preliminary unpublished work using Photobiomodulation on the human microbiome

- Increases in Akkermansia muciniphila, Bifidobacterium sp., and Faecalibacterium sp.

- Impact on the Firmicutes:Bacteroides ratio as an indicator of gut health

5. Personal Experiment

- Experiment using the FlexBeam device with both red and infrared light

- Explanation of the wavelengths used in the experiment

- Description of the experiment's frequency and duration

- Excitement about the potential results and anecdotal observations

6. Transition to Cosmetic Peptides

- Introduction to the topic of cosmetic peptides

- Focus on thymosin beta-4 and its various uses

7. Thymosin Beta-4 for Hair Growth

- Background information on thymosin beta-4

- Discussion of the hair follicle structure and growth cycle

- Explanation of the anagen, catagen, and telogen phases

- Role of stem cells in the bulge area during anagen phase

- Overview of the acceleration of stem cell migration due to thymosin beta-4

8. Stem Cell Migration and Hair Growth

- Significance of stem cell migration in hair follicle growth

- Natural expression of thymosin beta 4 during anagen phase

- Migration of cells from the bulge to the bulb region

9. Effectiveness and Administration

- Discussion on the effectiveness of thymosin beta-4 for hair growth

- Mention of a study using topical thymosin beta-4 on shaved rats

- Role of angiogenesis in promoting blood flow to the scalp

- Connection between inflammation and decreased blood flow

10. Application Methods

- Topical application in most studies

- Mention of subcutaneous injections for broader repair/regeneration

- Emphasis on working with licensed physicians

11. Conclusion

- Acknowledgment of individual variability in hair growth approaches

- Reminder of the importance of addressing root causes of hair loss

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