About this episode
You can't watch a single sporting event without being hit with an Ozempic commercial — but did you know that those GLP-1s everyone's talking about are actually peptides?
Kyal Van Der Leest — nutritionist, naturopath, and the formulator behind LvLUp Health — breaks down which peptides actually work, which ones are all hype, and why the Swiss Army knife of peptides (BPC-157) might be exactly what your gut, your joints, and your brain have been begging for.
Kyal gets into the oral vs. injectable debate (Kyal sells oral peptides and still admits most oral ones don't work — gotta respect that), why your midlife body composition changes aren't just about willpower, the mould exposure conversation that'll make you side-eye your hotel room forever, and whether microdosing GLP-1s is the smarter play. If you're a Betty navigating perimenopause or menopause and want real, science-backed options beyond "just take Ozempic," this episode is your new best friend.
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Episode Overview:0:00 Teaser/Intro6:30 Oral vs. Injectable Peptides11:22 The Cost, Convenience & Travel Factor15:47 BPC-157: The Swiss Army Knife of Peptides21:10 Arthritis, Autoimmunity & the Gut Connection27:28 GHK-Copper: Skin From Within & Longevity Genes35:54 Body Composition Changes in Perimenopause & Menopause43:24 Microdosing GLP-1s49:47 Mould: The Hidden Wrecker of Hormones, Gut & Brain58:49 How to Cycle Peptides (And Why You Should)1:02:38 Level Up Health: Where to Find These Products1:09:29 The After Party: Dr. Stephanie's Honest Take
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