# Peptides Beyond GLP-1 and How to Use Them Safely (feat. Dr. Aleksandra Gajer)

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Podcast: [Salad With a Side of Fries  Nutrition, Wellness & Weight Loss](https://stenobird.com/podcast/salad-with-a-side-of-fries-nutrition-wellness-weight-loss-91254)
Published: 2026-06-24T07:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2602

## Resource

Curious whether peptide therapy is the missing piece in your wellness routine, or just another overhyped trend? This episode breaks down what these powerful chemical messengers do in the body, from healing injuries to balancing brain chemistry, cellular energy and more, plus why sourcing and dosing make all the difference. Host Jenn Trepeck sits down with Dr. Aleksandra Gajer to explore BPC 157, brain-supporting peptides, and mitochondrial function, while tackling how to use peptides safely, who should avoid them, and why they work best as a tool rather than a magic fix-all. What You Will Learn in This Episode: ✅ How peptide therapy acts as a chemical messenger system that supports the body's own healing pathways rather than overriding them ✅ Why BPC 157 has become one of the most talked about peptides for tendon repair, gut healing, and recovery ✅ How neuroinflammation, not just neurotransmitter imbalance, may be driving anxiety, depression, and brain fog ✅ The role of mitochondrial function and insulin sensitivity in body composition, energy, and long-term metabolic health The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Dr. Aleksandra Gajer's path from emergency medicine to proactive, personalized healthcare 08:04 Defining peptides and their relationship to inflammation and healing 10:04 Exploring BPC 157 for tendon injury, gut healing, and tissue recovery 12:31 How peptides support autoimmune conditions by regulating immune balance 15:35 Brain peptides Selank and Semax…

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