Peptides for recovery, sleep and anti-aging with Jim LaValle RPh , CCN

This week on The Less Stressed Life, I’m thrilled to welcome Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, an internationally recognized clinical pharmacist, board-certified nutritionist, and bestselling author with over 40 years of experience in precision health and integrative care. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of peptides—what they are, how they work, and their incredible potential for healing, performance, and longevity. Jim shares his expertise on metabolic health, stress management, and practical tools for optimizing health, including how he used peptides to help his son recover from a significant sports injury. We also tackle the safety and sourcing of peptides, the controversy around their regulation, and how they can fit into a sustainable wellness strategy.

Training website mentioned: https://www.a4m.com/
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KEY TAKEAWAYS: What peptides are and how they promote healing and homeostasis in the body BPC-157: A peptide for tissue repair, inflammation reduction, and gut health Peptides and stress: How they support circadian rhythm, sleep, and recovery The importance of safe peptide sourcing and understanding FDA guidelines Why stress accelerates aging and how to combat its effects Peptides for hair growth, mitochondrial health, and weight loss The value of “pulsing” and seasonal use of peptides for long-term benefits

ABOUT GUEST: Jim LaValle, RPh, CCN, is a renowned clinical pharmacist, board-certified nutritionist, and author with over 40 years of experience in precision health and integrative care. Founder of Metabolic Code Enterprises, he has guided countless patients and advised elite sports teams and military programs on performance and recovery. Author of 26+ books, including Cracking the Metabolic Code, he now serves as Chief Science Officer at Life Time.

WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://www.jimlavalle.com/
Instagram:   / therealjimlavalle  
Website: https://www.metaboliccode.com/
Website: https://www.metabolicelite.co/

SPONSOR: Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Try their MagSoothe or MagSRT for better sleep and less stress. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at https://www.jigsawhealth.com/ for 10% off—unlimited use!

ABOUT CHRISTA BIEGLER, RD, LN, CLT PRACTIONER & PODCAST HOST
Christa Biegler has been a registered dietitian for over 10 years, author of The Eczema Relief Diet & Cookbook, host of top-rated Less Stressed Life podcast and was awarded Dietitian of the Year for South Dakota in 2020. She worked in a variety of clinical settings, school nutrition, and behind the scenes for a food company and fitness celebrity before starting her private practice focusing on food sensitivities and eczema for adults and pediatrics, which quickly expanded to all aspects of gut health.

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