Can Peptides Be Utilized to Combat Viruses?

Could balancing this overlooked system be the key to recovering from COVID-19? In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Leo Galland joins us to unpack the critical role of the angiotensin pathway and peptides in addressing inflammatory bowel disease and even complications from COVID-19. He also shares insights into balancing the body’s natural systems to prevent infection, heal inflammation, and restore health.In this episode of Peptides & Longevity, Dr. Leo Galland dives deep into the science behind the angiotensin pathway and how its imbalance plays a major role in the severity of infections from COVID-19. He explains how the angiotensin pathway protects the heart, brain, and blood vessels, and how the virus hijacks this system to wreak havoc. He explores how blocking furin with peptides could prevent the virus from replicating at its first point of entry, the nose.Dr. Galland also highlights his pioneering work with certain peptides for treating inflammatory bowel disease and other gut conditions. He shares practical, individualized strategies that go far beyond one-size-fits-all medicine, emphasizing the importance of the gut microbiome, the viral biome, and how these emerging tools can help patients heal when mainstream treatments fail. This is a must-watch for anyone curious about the future of peptides, immune health, and personalized healing.Dr. Leo Galland is a board-certified internist and recognized leader in integrative and functional medicine, specializing in the evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages with complex chronic disorders. A graduate of Harvard University and the New York University School of Medicine, he has pioneered the study of the gut microbiome and intestinal permeability decades before they became mainstream, transforming how we understand the links between digestive health, inflammation, and immune resilience.Known for developing innovative nutritional therapies for autoimmune, inflammatory, allergic, infectious, and gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Galland views the doctor-patient relationship as a true partnership, empowering people to take control of their own healing journey. His groundbreaking work has earned him multiple awards, including the Linus Pauling Award from the Institute for Functional Medicine and the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. He serves on the medical advisory board of The Global Lyme Alliance and the Long Covid Advisory Group of the World Health Network, continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible in personalized medicine.Website: https://www.drgalland.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leogallandmd/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.leogalland/-----Integrative PeptidesWebsite: https://integrativepeptides.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/integrativepeptidesofficial/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/integrativepeptides/----Holtorf Medical GroupWebsite: https://holtorfmed.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holtorfmed/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holtorfmedicalgroup/----Kent Holtorf, MDYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0S6Kaa1V9-dfo2sPyZPT6A----Produced by DrTalks  https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/