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Published Oct 7, 2024

Dr. Craig Koniver: Peptide & Hormone Therapies for Health, Performance & Longevity

Andrew Huberman hosts Dr. Craig Koniver to delve into the transformative potential of peptide and hormone therapies in enhancing health, performance, and longevity, discussing treatments like GLP-1 agonists and BPC-157, along with the pivotal role of mindset. The episode also tackles the challenges of sourcing safe peptide therapies through regulated compounding pharmacies.
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  • Mindset & Health

    emphasizes the profound impact of mindset on health, advocating for a shift towards positivity to enhance well-being. He believes that embracing positivity can significantly influence one's health and longevity, even if the exact biochemical mechanisms remain elusive 1. supports this view, highlighting the importance of personal agency in health care, especially in the post-pandemic era 2.

    When you start pivoting towards positivity, you get more positivity, right? And all of us, every single human has that opportunity to do that.

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    This mindset shift is crucial as it empowers individuals to take control of their health, fostering resilience and a proactive approach to well-being 3.

       

    Fitness & Peptides

    Peptides are increasingly used alongside fitness strategies to enhance physical health and performance. and discuss the benefits of peptide stacking, which involves combining multiple peptides to achieve better results at lower dosages 4. This approach can lead to improvements in muscle mass, sleep quality, and overall physical resilience 5.

    We had a great combination, BPC, ipamorone and testamerine all together, taken at bedtime.

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    Additionally, certain peptides like MK 677 can stimulate appetite and aid in muscle maintenance, particularly beneficial for older individuals struggling to maintain muscle mass 6.

       

    Healing & Inflammation

    highlights the role of peptides in reducing inflammation and promoting healing, particularly through the use of BPC 157. This peptide is noted for its anti-inflammatory properties, benefiting individuals with chronic conditions and those engaged in regular physical activity 7. BPC 157 is especially effective in healing ligaments and tendons, offering a safer alternative to steroids for direct injection into tendons 8.

    BPC is definitely shorthand for BPC 157. That is, is certainly in widespread use.

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    Koniver stresses the importance of moving beyond prescriptions to address the root causes of health issues, advocating for a more holistic approach to patient care 9.

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