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title: "Exploring Peptides: Health Benefits, Safe Usage, and Chronic Inflammation Insights with Rachel Smith"
date: 2026-07-23T16:00:00Z
modified: 2026-07-23T16:00:00Z
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author: Elizabeth
timestamp: 2026-07-23T16:00:00Z
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​ Elizabeth Yarnell and Rachel Smith, FDN-P, delve into peptides and their role in combating chronic inflammation. Rachel shares her health journey and discusses the benefits of peptides beyond weight loss, stressing the importance of quality sourcing. They cover peptide administration, dosage, and risks of unverified products. The episode highlights B12, glycine, and L-carnitine in peptides, and hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women. They emphasize lifestyle changes and digestive health, concluding with insights on peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500 for inflammation and gut health, encouraging foundational health practices. The Inflammation Investigator: Chronic Illness & Autoimmune