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.In this episode:BPC-157: the gut and injury repair all-star — and why it's banned in professional sportsTB-500: the antifibrotic partner that helps tissues heal without messy scar tissueThymosin alpha-1: the immune peptide that helps your defense system act youngerCJC-1295 + ipamorelin: the growth hormone duo that supports deep sleep, muscle, and bone without the bodybuilder risksGLP-1s (Ozempic, Mounjaro, and beyond): what the media got wrong, why microdosing changes everything, and what's coming in 2026Selank + Semax: the brain peptides for anxiety, fog, and post-viral recoveryGHK-Cu: the copper peptide that reprograms 4,000 aging-related genes — and actually works topicallyPart 3 next week: sourcing, safety, and a framework for whether peptides belong in your life.Links & ResourcesBetter Beyond 40 Formula — Mary's signature program for peri/menopausal women (35–65)👉 Watch the FREE MasterClassJoin the FREE Community on SkoolNewsletter — weekly guidance from Dr. MaryInstagram @drmarypinesFull show notes, citations, and transcript: drmarypines.com/podcastPeptides covered in this episode:BPC-157TB-500 / Thymosin beta-4 fragment 17-23Thymosin alpha-1CJC-1295 + ipamorelinSemaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy)Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound)RetatrutideSelankSemaxGHK-Cu / "The Copper Peptide"__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.