Curious about peptides but unsure where to start?
In this conversation, I speak with clinical pharmacist and author Jim LaValle about how specific peptides like BPC-157 and KPV can support gut health, reduce inflammation, and potentially accelerate healing in those with autoimmune thyroid conditions. He breaks down the mechanisms in layman’s terms, including how gut permeability and chronic stress can feed into conditions like Hashimoto’s and Graves’.
We also explore the nuances around GLP-1 medications for weight loss, the role of peptides in hair loss recovery, and whether certain compounds are appropriate for long-term use. Throughout, we return to the theme that peptides are tools—not magic—and they’re most effective when paired with foundational lifestyle shifts.
Tune in to learn where peptides can fit into your thyroid or autoimmune healing journey!
Episode Timeline:
00:00 – Episode Overview
01:24 – Podcast Intro
01:54 – Guest Intro: Who Is Jim LaValle?
04:08 – How He Got Into Peptides
08:16 – Peptides for Autoimmunity and Thyroid Health
14:38 – Dosing Duration and Safety Considerations
18:01 – Peptides and Thyroid Medications
19:43 – GLP-1 Peptides and Weight Loss
25:41 – Long-Term Use of GLP-1s: Is It Safe?
27:32 – Peptides for Hair Regrowth
31:42 – Stress, Cortisol, and Alopecia
33:33 – Peptides That Support Sleep
36:24 – What Peptides Jim LaValle Personally Uses
39:39 – Longevity & Mitochondrial Peptides to Know
39:39 – Where To Find Jim LaValle
45:08 – Podcast Outro
45:29 – Dr. Osansky’s Reflections
About Jim LaVelle:
Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, is a clinical pharmacist, board-certified nutritionist, and author with 40+ years of experience. He specializes in precision and performance health, integrating metabolic-based care. Founder of Metabolic Code Enterprises, he has taught at institutions like the University of Cincinnati and George Washington School of Medicine. LaValle has worked with elite sports teams, military, and first responders, optimizing performance and recovery. He has authored 26 books, including Cracking the Metabolic Code, and over 200 articles. Currently, he serves as Chief Science Officer at Life Time, leading scientific initiatives for its longevity and performance program, MIORA.
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