How Plant Peptides Support Recovery, Sleep & Vitality with Dr. Andy Franklyn-Miller: Rational Wellness Podcast 418

View the Show Notes For This Episode Dr. Andy Franklyn-Miller discusses Plant Peptides with Dr. Ben Weitz. [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]   Podcast Highlights In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz talks with Dr. Andy Franklyn-Miller, Chief Medical and Innovation Officer of Nuritas, about the emerging field of plant-derived peptides. They discuss the new category of nutritional supplements called plant peptides and its implications for health and nutrition. Dr. Miller explains the significance of peptides, their function in the human body, and the AI-enhanced discovery methods employed by Nuritas. The conversation covers the specific benefits of various peptides, including Peptistrong for muscle building and recovery, Peptisleep for improving sleep quality and heart rate variability, and upcoming peptides for anti-aging and blood sugar control. The episode also touches on innovative applications in functional foods and potential future research directions. Dr. Miller shares insights into his clinical trials and discoveries, emphasizing the potential widespread health benefits of these natural compounds.   00:00 Introduction to the Rational Wellness Podcast 00:26 Exploring Plant Peptides with Dr. Andy Franklyn-Miller 03:59 Understanding Peptides: Basics and Functions 05:30 Dr. Franklyn-Miller's Journey into Peptide Research 05:35 Clinical Trials and Findings on PEP Strong 08:26 The Role of mTOR in Muscle Preservation and Growth 14:21 Synergistic Effects of PEP Strong with Other Supplements 18:15 PEP Strong's Impact on Bone Density 22:47 Introducing PEP Youth for Skin Health 24:29 The Science Behind Oral Peptide Effectiveness 27:16 Challenges in Ingredient Selection and Modification 28:16 Patenting Natural Peptides 29:52 Introducing Pep Sleep: A Revolutionary Sleep Aid 30:42 Clinical Trials and Results of Pep Sleep 31:58 Heart Rate Variability and Sleep Quality 34:31 Athletic Performance and Recovery 35:37 Peptides and Nutrient Absorption 39:27 Exploring Anti-Aging and Glucose Control Peptides 44:04 Future of Functional Foods and Peptides 48:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts    ______________________________________________________ Dr. Andy Franklyn-Miller is the Chief Medical and Innovation Officer for Nuritas, the world-renowned pioneer in AI-based peptide discovery. The website for Nuritas is Nuritas.com. Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.