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636: The ultimate guide to peptides | Elizabeth Yurth, M.D.


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"They look magical on Instagram, but they're not magic. Micronutrients have to be in place, your hormones have to be in place," explains Elizabeth Yurth, M.D.,

Elizabeth Yurth, M.D., a double board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Anti-Aging/Regenerative Medicine, joins us on the podcast to discuss why peptides are much more than an Instagram trend, what forms of peptides might be most beneficial, and how to be mindful of safety and quality if you’re trying to incorporate them into your own protocol.

Show Notes

  • (00:00) Introduction to peptides
  • (02:31 ) Endogenous vs. exogenous peptides
  • (03:15) Growth hormone
  • (05:25) Peptides for muscle & immune health
  • (07:19) The peptide explosion & safety concerns
  • (08:11) BPC 157: A remarkable peptide?
  • (10:38) Quality & sourcing of peptides
  • (16:54) Anti-aging & HRT
  • (20:54) Peptides for cognitive health
  • (24:27) COVID-19 & neuroinflammation
  • (27:12) Addressing chronic inflammation & resilience
  • (39:12) The importance of nutrition & lifestyle
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    • Follow Dr. Yurth on Instagram (@dryurth)

    • Find out more about her work (https://boulderlongevity.com/about/dr-elizabeth-yurth)

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