11. Peptides Part 2: My 6 Favorite Kinds!
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.
This isn't a survey of everything that exists. It's the shortlist Mary reaches for most often in practice — chosen based on two decades of biomedical science, years of peptide conference data, and her current A4M advanced peptide certification.
In this episode:
BPC-157: the gut and injury repair all-star, how it works orally vs. injected, and why it's banned in professional sports
TB-500: the antifibrotic partner that helps tissues heal cleanly — and how the BPC-157 + TB-500 duo works synergistically
Thymosin alpha-1: the immune peptide used as a drug in over 20 countries, and why perimenopause disrupts immune balance in ways most doctors don't explain
CJC-1295 + ipamorelin: how to support growth hormone, deep sleep, muscle, and bone without the risks of synthetic GH
GLP-1s: what three generations of these peptides actually do, why the media narrative was wrong, the case for microdosing, and what the 2026 semaglutide patent expiry means for access
Selank + Semax: the Russian-developed brain peptides for anxiety, cognitive fatigue, and post-viral recovery
GHK-Cu: the copper peptide bioregulator that influences 4,000 aging-related genes — and what to actually look for in a topical
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Mentions in this Episode
Vladimir Khavinson — Russian scientist, original BPC-157 researcher, referred to as the "godfather of peptides"
A4M — American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine for peptide certification (including Dr Mary’s) and peptide conferences
Zadaxin — drug name for Thymosin alpha-1, used in multiple countries for chronic infection and immune conditions
Dr. Mary Claire Haver hosts and excellent 2-part Glp-1 episode with Dr. Rocio Salas-Whelan — Glp-1 expert, guest on Dr. Mary Claire Haver's podcast (Webby Award nominated episode)
Dr. Tina Moore — advocate for Glp-1 microdosing protocols & use of Glp-1s for much more than weight loss
Ozempic, Wegovy — semaglutide brand names
Mounjaro, Zepbound — tirzepatide brand names
Retatrutide — triple agonist Glp-1, not FDA approved, discussed as V3.0
Exenatide — first Glp-1 drug, approved 2005 for type 2 diabetes
Selank — anxiolytic brain peptide, derived from tuftsin fragment
Semax — cognitive peptide derived from ACTH fragment
GHK-Cu research paper: "GHK and DNA: Resetting the Human Genome to Health"
Vitali — topical GHK-Cu product line Dr Mary recommends
Infiniwell — topical GHK-Cu product line Dr Mary recommends. Shiny new discount code!
