#38: Dr. Dwayne Jackson - Tuning the Human Engine: Peptides, Performance & Physiology

Dr. Dwayne Jackson—a powerhouse in the world of performance, resilience, and peptide science. With decades of experience from pro motocross and bodybuilding to scientific research and personal health transformation, Dr. Jackson shares how his pursuit of peak performance shaped his journey, from building race cars with his family to pioneering new approaches to athletic recovery and executive wellness. Together, Chris and Dr. Jackson explore the parallels between elite athletes and high-performing professionals, diving deep into blood work, inflammation, mitochondrial health, and optimizing hormones. Expect practical insights into peptide usage, the importance of setting up the right physiological "terrain," and a close look at recovery tools like exogenous ketones and breakthrough mitochondrial peptides.   Listen to the episode for: Actionable tips if you're navigating the aftermath of years of hard training, stress, or PEDs. Effective peptide protocols for sleep and recovery (e.g., CJC 1295, Ipamorelin) The role of exercise and proper timing of hormone/peptide use   Check out Dr. Dwayne Jackson: vitalitymanifesto.com On Instagram @drdnjackson for daily insights His upcoming Vitality Manifesto podcast: http://www.youtube.com/@vitalitymanifesto   This episode of the ARCHITECT of RESILIENCE podcast is available on Apple, Spotify & YouTube, and is sponsored by: Enhanced Executive Peptides: https://shop.enhancedexecutive.com   00:00 Bodybuilding, Motocross, and Recovery 09:40 Athlete Health Decline in Mid-30s 12:40 Inflammation, Glucose, Insulin: A Trifecta 22:05 "Health First, Peptides Second" 29:52 "Optimizing Hormones with Natural Rhythms" 35:06 Steroid Dosing and Side Effects 41:18 Estrogen's Role in Male Hormones 47:22 Oxidative Stress and Endothelial Health 50:37 Mitochondrial Enhancers for Performance 01:05:13 "Ketones for Recovery and Sleep" 01:07:49 "Ketone Absorption Timing Explained" 01:13:15 Mitochondrial Health & HIT Training 01:18:18 Achilles Mobility and Training Reflections   Drop your most surprising lesson from this thread or your peptide questions in replies! #Resilience #PerformanceScience #PeptideTherapy #Longevity #Biohacking #Podcasts   Learn & Connect at https://chrisduffin.com/ • SHOP: Explore my books and products in the store. • EDUCATE: Unlock access to my incredible Education Portal featuring hundreds of hours of courses and thousands of guided movement videos, all conveniently indexed for easy navigation.