Episode 142

Published February 24, 2026

In this episode, Dr. Smeaton and Dr. Paulvin delve into the emerging field of peptides in functional medicine, including the impact of peptide therapy on patients and assessing their use in treatment protocols. 

This conversation also highlights:

• The definition and types of peptides, such as BPC 157
• The concept of health span versus lifespan
• Inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and other biological processes that impact aging
• The evolving understanding of hormones in health optimization
• Personalized approaches to wellness and the importance of making them accessible to all

Key Moments

0:00 Podcast Introduction

2:21 Introduction to Peptides in Longevity Medicine

5:18 The Impact of Peptide Therapy on Patients

8:23 Understanding Peptides: Definition and Types

11:22 Assessing Peptide Use in Patient Protocols

14:15 BPC 157: Healing and Applications

17:22 The Concept of Health Span in Longevity

18:40 Join us at DUTCH Fest

19:37 Biological Aging vs. Chronological Aging

24:27 The Role of Red Light in Mitochondrial Health

25:31 Identifying Early Signs of Health Issues

27:07 The Fertility Crisis and Its Implications

28:04 Integrating Data and Technology in Health Management

33:15 The Impact of Stress on Health

39:17 Understanding Hormones and Their Management

About our speaker

Dr. Neil Paulvin, DO is a board-certified integrative and functional medicine physician who specializes in longevity, performance optimization, and regenerative therapies. Drawing on more than 20 years of clinical experience, he blends traditional medicine with advanced approaches including peptide therapy, hormone optimization, osteopathic manipulation, and personalized lifestyle protocols.  

Show Notes

Learn more about Dr. Paulvin, check out his YouTube channel, and follow him on Instagram @drpaulvin!

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