If your recovery has collapsed, your sleep has gone shallow, your body composition has shifted despite the same effort, and your labs come back “normal” — this episode is for you. Dr. Tracy Page walks through the science of somatopause, the silent decline of the master repair signal of the body, and the two peptides — CJC-1295 and ipamorelin — that work together to restore the natural pulsatile growth hormone release of your younger years. Featuring the case of “Rebecca,” a 51-year-old marathon runner whose body had stopped responding to her despite doing every right thing.
In this episode, you will learn: why your growth hormone output is roughly half of what it was at 25 and what that means for the rest of your physiology; the difference between CJC1295 and ipamorelin and why they are used together; why pulsatile peptide signaling is fundamentally different from synthetic growth hormone replacement; what changes patients actually experience week-by-week and month-by-month on this protocol; the typical clinical protocol used in functional medicine; and five specific things you can do this week to support your endogenous growth hormone release even before you see a physician.
What You Will Learn
- How growth hormone impacts sleep, recovery, and body composition
- Why many women experience “somatopause” during midlife
- The difference between peptide therapy and synthetic growth hormone
- What patients commonly experience when using CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin
- Key lifestyle foundations that improve peptide outcomes
Midlife Clarity with Dr. Tracy Page
A podcast for women over 40 navigating hormones, metabolism, strength, and healthy aging during midlife, perimenopause, and menopause.
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Disclaimer: The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace a consultation with your own physician or qualified health care provider. Always seek professional medical guidance regarding your personal health concerns.
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