Peptide of the Week: Kisspeptin & TA-1 – Fertility, Hormones & Elite Immune Defense

February 23
42 mins

Episode Description

We are not doctors. The content in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any compounds discussed may be intended for research purposes only. Use at your own risk.


Welcome back, warriors! In this episode of Peptide of the Week, JD Denham and William T. Haas break down two of the most powerful peptides for completely different but equally life-changing purposes: Kisspeptin for fertility and hormonal signaling and Thymosin Alpha-1 for immune system dominance.


If you’re trying to have a baby, coming off a fertility struggle, constantly getting sick when you travel, or dealing with autoimmune and inflammation issues this is a must-listen.


Chapters:

00:09 Intro, Cold Weather Banter & Podcast Upgrades 

06:40 Kisspeptin Overview: How It Works for Fertility

10:45 Kisspeptin for Men vs Women (Hormones, Ovulation, Libido)

11:10 Why Kisspeptin Doesn’t Work on TRT

12:00 HCG vs Kisspeptin for Fertility on TRT

20:00 Kisspeptin Dosing, Frequency & Shutdown Risk

26:20 Thymosin Alpha-1: Immune System Master Peptide

30:10 Autoimmune Benefits, Inflammation & Cancer Support

31:00 TA-1 for Travel, Illness & Real-World Use

32:45 TA-1 Dosing Protocols & When to Run It

34:50 Sleep, Recovery & Why Most People Stay Sick

39:40 Botox, Snap-8 & TMJ Side Discussion

40:50 Future Podcast Plans, Guest Doctors & Outro


We cover:

👶 Kisspeptin The fertility signal peptide

– Activates the hypothalamus → GnRH → pituitary → LH & FSH cascade

– Drives natural testosterone production in men

– Stimulates sperm production and fertility

– In women: supports follicle development, ovulation, estrogen & progesterone

– Powerful tool for pre-pregnancy hormone optimization

⚠️ Does NOT work while on TRT (HPTA is suppressed)


💉 TRT fertility reality check

– Why exogenous testosterone shuts down the fertility signal

– HCG as the primary on-TRT fertility solution

– Real-world success using 1,000 IU 3x/week protocols

– HMG: the true LH + FSH option (but high cost)


🛡 Thymosin Alpha-1 The immune system commander

– Trains and multiplies T-helper & T-killer cells

– Enhances pathogen detection and destruction

– Immune modulation (not just stimulation)

– Reduces systemic inflammation

– Supports autoimmune balance

– Used globally for hepatitis, sepsis, cancer support & viral defense


✈️ Why TA-1 is the travel essential

– Massive reduction in getting sick from flights

– Rapid recovery when illness starts

– Ideal stacked with glutathione & B-12 for immune response


🔥 Inflammation & autoimmune applications

– Helps regulate overactive immune response

– Can improve chronic inflammatory conditions

– Individual response matters trial and feedback is key


💡 Whether your goal is having a child, restoring natural hormone signaling, staying healthy while traveling, or building a bulletproof immune system these two peptides attack the problem at the root.


🧪 This isn’t theory it’s real protocols, real outcomes, and real-world application.


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