If you have looked at a recent photograph of yourself and not recognized the woman in it, if your hair has been thinning despite expensive products, if you have spent fifteen years managing eczema with steroid creams that work less well every year — this episode is for you. Dr. Tracy Page walks through the science of GHK-Cu and KPV, two peptides your body has been making your entire life that decline dramatically with age. Featuring the case of “Kathleen,” a 50-year-old patient who came in with a wedding photograph in her hand and a question every midlife woman eventually asks.
Listen now to discover how understanding the science behind healthy aging may help you look and feel more like yourself again.
What You Will Learn
- Why aging skin and hair are signaling problems, not cosmetic ones
- The remarkable 1973 experiment by Dr. Loren Pickart that started the modern science of regenerative peptides
- Why your GHK-Cu plasma levels drop 60 percent between age 20 and 60 and what that means for skin, hair, and wound healing
- How KPV calms the chronic inflammatory background that prevents repair
- The difference between using GHK-Cu topically, post-procedure, and as an injection
- The typical clinical protocol used in functional medicine
- Five specific things you can do this week to support skin and hair regeneration even before you see a physician
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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