Episode Description
If you're already on HRT, lifting, eating protein, and sleeping — and still not getting the results you expect — this episode is your next layer. Part 2 of our three-part peptide series, Dr. Mary Pines walks through her six favorite peptides: what they do, who they're for, and how she actually uses them with clients.
In this episode:
- BPC-157: the gut and injury repair all-star — and why it's banned in professional sports
- TB-500: the antifibrotic partner that helps tissues heal without messy scar tissue
- Thymosin alpha-1: the immune peptide that helps your defense system act younger
- CJC-1295 + ipamorelin: the growth hormone duo that supports deep sleep, muscle, and bone without the bodybuilder risks
- GLP-1s (Ozempic, Mounjaro, and beyond): what the media got wrong, why microdosing changes everything, and what's coming in 2026
- Selank + Semax: the brain peptides for anxiety, fog, and post-viral recovery
- GHK-Cu: the copper peptide that reprograms 4,000 aging-related genes — and actually works topically
Part 3 next week: sourcing, safety, and a framework for whether peptides belong in your life.
Links & Resources
Better Beyond 40 Formula — Mary's signature program for peri/menopausal women (35–65)
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Full show notes, citations, and transcript: drmarypines.com/podcast
Peptides covered in this episode:
BPC-157
TB-500 / Thymosin beta-4 fragment 17-23
Thymosin alpha-1
CJC-1295 + ipamorelin
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy)
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound)
Retatrutide
Selank
Semax
GHK-Cu / "The Copper Peptide"
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This content is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please work with a qualified provider before starting any new health protocol. This content does not establish a patient-provider relationship with Dr. Mary Pines.