Dr. Iman Bar on peptides

Here's a summary of each peptide discussed in the lecture:

* GLP-1 (Glucagon-like peptide-1): Revolutionized weight loss, improves insulin resistance, sugar and fat metabolism, and has anti-inflammatory and potential kidney benefits [23:03].

* BPC-157 (Body Protective Compound 157): Created in the gut, can be taken orally, known for healing tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bones, supports collagen, has anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects, and is used for gut health [21:29].

* TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4) / TB4: Associated with angiogenesis and tissue growth (caution for cancer patients), used for muscle injuries, wound healing, activates stem cells, and has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties [49:36].

* GHK-Cu (Copper Peptide): Promotes angiogenesis, helps with vascularity, popular for skin and anti-aging, regulates genes for longevity and liver, and plays a role in DNA repair [50:04].

* Dihexa: Good for brain health, but carries a risk of hepatic growth factor-induced tumor growth [06:45].

* Thymosin Alpha-1: Immune modulator, stimulates T-cells and B-cells, has antiviral and antibacterial properties, used for autoimmune conditions and dormant viruses [41:33].

* Kisspetin: Used for sarcopenia, a hypothalamic controlling peptide and neuromodulator, used as a testosterone booster, and beneficial for libido, mood, and glucose homeostasis [43:17].

* SS-31 (Elamipretide): A mitochondrial peptide and powerful antioxidant, protecting mitochondria, used for cardiac patients and as a kidney peptide [21:37].

* MOTS-c (Mitochondrial-derived peptide): Important for lifespan and mitochondrial health, increases energy, reduces insulin resistance and obesity, and mimics exercise [28:41].

* Humanin: Discovered in the brain, regulates growth hormone, important for brain health (especially Alzheimer's), and low levels are associated with endothelial dysfunction [28:54].

* Foxo4-DRI: A senolytic peptide that targets apoptotic pathways and restores tissue homeostasis, used with caution due to its effect on p53 [29:07].

* Epitalon/Epithalon/Epotellin: Pineal gland peptide (bioregulator) used for anti-aging, stimulates DNA and mRNA, improves insulin resistance, decreases LDL, improves tissue repair, has anti-tumor effects, and can increase life expectancy [29:07].

* Growth Hormone Releasing Hormones (GHRH) / Analogs (e.g., CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin): Alternatives to growth hormone for anti-aging, muscle building, and fat loss, can improve NAD/NADH ratio, decrease inflammatory markers, build muscle, aid weight loss, improve energy, and sleep [06:06].

* Gonadorelin: Used to stimulate testosterone, particularly in young men to avoid suppressing spermatogenesis [22:17].

* Selank and Semax: Neuropeptides good for anxiety [21:49].

* Melanotan II: Has cerebral effects in addition to its tanning properties [24:39].

* LL-37: An antimicrobial peptide effective against viruses, fungi, yeast, and mold [42:58].

* KPV: A potent anti-inflammatory peptide, often used with BPC-157 for inflammation or joint injuries [52:46].

* AOD9604 (Anti-Obesity Drug): A fragment of growth hormone used for weight loss, particularly fat metabolism [54:27].

* Pentosan Polysulfate: Occasionally used, likely for joint health/inflammation [53:02].

* DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide): Mentioned as a sleep peptide, but no longer used by the speaker [54:10].