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October 7, 2024

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

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In this episode, Dr. Craig Koniver, M.D., a board-certified physician trained at Brown University and Thomas Jefferson University, discusses the therapeutic application of peptides and hormones for enhancing physical and mental health and performance.

We explore GLP-1 analogs for weight loss, BPC-157 for wound healing and reducing inflammation, as well as peptides that increase growth hormone, improve REM sleep, and enhance cognitive function. We also cover testosterone therapy, NAD, NMN, and NR supplementation, methylene blue for mitochondrial health, stem cell therapies, and supplements such as CoEnzyme Q10 and methylated B vitamins.

Additionally, we discuss effective dosages, sourcing, safety considerations, and the importance of working with knowledgeable physicians. Whether you're currently using peptides or exogenous hormones, or simply curious about their potential benefits and risks, this episode provides the scientific rationale behind how peptides function, their potential to enhance mental and physical health, and how they can optimize performance.

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Dr. Craig Koniver

Craig Koniver, M.D., a board-certified physician trained at Brown University and Thomas Jefferson University, discusses the therapeutic potential of peptides and other interventions for enhancing mental and physical health, as well as performance.

  • 00:00:00 Dr. Craig Koniver
  • 00:04:52 Sponsors: Joovv & BetterHelp
  • 00:07:40 What is a Peptide?
  • 00:09:37 GLP-1 Agonists, Semaglutide Weight Loss, Brain Health
  • 00:15:49 GLP-1 Microdoses, Muscle Loss; Inflammation
  • 00:18:43 BPC-157, Inflammation
  • 00:23:27 BPC-157, Injection & Oral Forms; Injury Repair
  • 00:28:43 Sourcing, Anabolic Steroids, Testosterone
  • 00:34:48 Black & Gray Market, Compounding Pharmacies, Purity
  • 00:38:20 Sponsor: AG1
  • 00:39:51 Partnering with a Physician, LPS
  • 00:43:00 BPC-157, Pentadeca Arginate (PDA); Side Effects & Doses
  • 00:46:35 Ipamorelin, GHRP-6, Sleep, Appetite; Tool: Sleep & Growth Hormone
  • 00:54:17 Tesamorelin, Sermorelin, CJC-1295; Stacking Peptides
  • 00:58:45 Sponsor: Function & Eight Sleep
  • 01:01:54 Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), Mitochondrial Health
  • 01:05:16 Prescriptions, Physicians & Trust
  • 01:14:09 Agency in Your Health
  • 01:17:13 MK-677, Appetite
  • 01:19:32 Hexarelin; Growth Hormone Secretagogues Dosing
  • 01:21:10 Methylated B Vitamins, Homocysteine
  • 01:24:47 Peptides for Sleep, Pinealon, Epitalon
  • 01:31:03 Glycine, Liver Detoxification; Dosage
  • 01:37:19 GLP-1, Compounding Pharmacies
  • 01:39:03 Stem Cell Therapy, PRP
  • 01:41:18 Thymosin Alpha-1, Cerebrolysin & Brain Health
  • 01:44:17 Peptides for Cognitive Function, Methylene Blue, Doses
  • 01:50:20 Covid, NAD Infusion, NMN & NR Supplements
  • 01:57:13 Nutritional Deficiencies; NAD Dose & Regimen, NMN & NR
  • 02:07:53 PT-141, Vyleesi, Libido; Nausea
  • 02:10:57 FDA Approval & Removal, Pharmaceutical Companies
  • 02:20:17 Positivity, Mindset & Health
  • 02:26:23 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter

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