? SUBSCRIBE to my podcast Listen Up! Midlife Conversations  Apple: https://bit.ly/MidlifeConversationsApple  Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3U8BYD1  In this episode, you will learn:  ✅ What are PEPTIDES  ✅ Which ones work best as we navigate metabolism issues and menopause?  ✅ How to use Semaglutide for safe and effective weight loss? I can't wait to dive into this conversation with Regan Archibald because he is the expert on all things peptides. Most of you that will be listening don't know what peptides are, or you've heard very little about them. They are things that we could be using in so many areas of our life when it comes to longevity, building muscle, cognitive hormones, weight loss, injury, pain recovery, and the list goes on and on. We need more experts in this, and we're lucky to have Reagan to shed some light. [00:00:54] Introduction. We'd be generally healthier if more people knew about peptides.  Regan cites the use of peptides as the future of medicine. They are natural expressions in the body, folded proteins that change a cellular response.  [05:09] Why isn't everyone talking about peptides? Regan took it upon himself to start interviewing experts and created a medical course in 2019 for doctors to learn how to use peptides in their practice. His clinic East West Health has deployed more peptides prescriptions than almost any other clinic in the country.  [10:19] Semaglutide is not intended for someone who wants to lose five or 10 lbs.  Using semaglutide as a weight loss aid has become quite trendy lately, but we must be cautious about this approach. While it may be medically necessary for some people, using it to shed a few pounds can be slippery, especially when it involves messing with insulin levels. The potential long-term damage to one's health cannot be ignored, especially without properly monitoring the right labs.  [11:44] BPC-157 is the wolverine peptide known for its potent healing and regenerative properties.  It stimulates nitric oxide, which helps with better circulation and vasodilation, so you get nice nourishment for your muscles. The other thing with BPC-157 is it helps heal any intestinal barrier. [17:16] Use peptides "in addition to" and not "instead of" your healthy foundations.  Regan reminds us that peptides should be employed with nutrition and exercise. We don't use them to treat disease. "That's where it differs from Western medicine, which is diagnosing a disease with a singular cause and then a singular treatment. What we're doing is just optimizing health. So if you're already healthy and you've got good nutrition, good habits, good lifestyle - use peptides, you'll feel better, you're going to age slower, and you're going to put on more muscle." [19:41] Peptides and menopause.  Hormone replacement therapy and bioidentical hormones have been gaining popularity, and now there's another contender: peptides. Peptides play a crucial role in regulating hormones and offer a natural and safe way to manage hormonal imbalances.  [24:09] Four out of five peptides that people use are from the black market.  It would be best to have a compounding pharmacy that offers safe and prescriptive access. It's so much better to do it correctly rather than have poor outcomes that come at a cost. ---------------- Regan Archibald, Lac, FMP, is one of the leading Peptide Specialists in the nation and serves as a Regenerative Therapy and Peptide Consultant at the award-winning clinic he founded in 2004, East West Health (acueastwest.com) and Integrated Pain Specialists. Regan is the founder of Go Wellness and is the creator of the Peptide Mastery Course. He is a member of the International Peptide Society. He is the author of 8 books, including, Never Stop Healing and Your Health Transformation. As a Peptide Expert, Licensed Acupuncturist, and Functional Medicine Practitioner, Regan brings immense innovation and cutting-edge options for those looking to recover from pain, balance hormones, or increase performa