Episode 67: Dr. Chris Renna and Cutting-Edge Peptides: Energy, Sleep and Skin

Living a Nutritious Life Podcast

In this exciting episode of Living a Nutritious Life Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Chris Rena, a renowned integrative medicine physician and peptide therapy expert.

About Our Guest: Dr. Chris Rena is an integrative medicine physician and one of the nation’s foremost leaders in preventive and longevity medicine. For over two decades, Dr. Renna has redefined what it means to age well—guiding patients beyond symptom management into vibrant, personalized health. Full bio here.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

- The basics of what peptides are, how they work in the body, and why everyone is talking about them

- Current applications of peptides for weight management, tissue repair, brain health, energy, sleep, and skin rejuvenation

- How Big Pharma compounding pharmacies shape access, regulation, and use of peptide therapies

- Actionable strategies for integrating peptides and foundational lifestyle changes for better health and longevity

Episode Highlights:

- Demystifying Peptides: Dr. Renna explains the difference between peptides, proteins, and bioregulators, and why their therapeutic use is on the rise

- Peptides Beyond GLP1s: Practical uses of BPC157, Thymosin Beta 4, and more in tissue repair, athletic performance, and managing inflammation

- Brain, Energy, and Sleep: Exploring cognitive, mitochondrial, and sleep-supporting peptides

- The Future of Peptides: Accessibility, safety, regulation, and the role of AI and Big Pharma in the evolution of anti-aging and healthspan-enhancing therapeutics

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