A lot of things we have been led to believe are just not correct – especially when it comes to the art of longevity. There is a big difference between standard care and optimal care. Ready to discover the secrets of age optimizing?

Meet Regan Archibald, my go-to peptide guru, who’s about to challenge everything you thought you knew about getting older. (Spoiler: It’s not what your doctor told you.)

What if those “normal” cholesterol numbers aren’t telling the whole story? And why are GLPs creating such a buzz in the longevity world?

We dive deep into game-changing peptides like BPC-157, Sermorelin, and Melanotan. Trust me – these could be the missing pieces in your health puzzle.

Want to know how Regan went from being misdiagnosed to becoming a leading voice in functional medicine? His story will make you rethink everything about traditional healthcare.

Ready to unlock the secrets of true longevity? Watch now to discover what the medical establishment isn’t telling you about age optimizing.

How Regan Got Started

Growing up in a cattle ranch with an Uncle as a doctor, Regan knew early on that he wanted to do anything BUT be a farmer. During his undergraduate, he began battling his own health issues and misdiagnoses. Traditional doctors were telling him his labs looked great, but his symptoms weren’t matching that. It wasn’t until he came across a naturopathic doctor who was also trained in eastern medicine that his underlying autoimmune disease was identified. This is what really catapulted him to explore the origins of western medicine and what it was specifically that made the naturopathic and eastern medicine difference in identifying underlying issues in health…aka…medicine that works. 

The Truth About Standard Blood Labs 

Oftentimes, traditional doctors will run your blood labs and test for whether or not you are “in range”. The problem is that these ranges are based on 90% of the population in your area and the ranges are built based on averages of everyone in that area – NOT on what it SHOULD be. 

If you look at the average testosterone in men 30 years ago, those levels were between 700-900. Now it’s closer to 300. Just because the data has changed, doesn’t mean that the IDEAL level of testosterone for your best health has changed. 

When you instead focus on OPTIMAL levels (as opposed to just “in range”) you are considering the OPTIMAL level instead of the average based on a general population. 

Hundreds of people can have the same disease, but everyone will have different symptoms and their labs will look different based on the underlying CAUSE. Functional medicine tells the entire story when traditional medicine does NOT. 

What About the High Cholesterol Myth? 

We have intentionally been scammed on cholesterol via the “saturated fat” myth and movement. If you don’t ask the question “why is cholesterol high in the first place?” you are missing the whole message for the body. Cholesterol is the first hormone your liver makes and it can either go down the stress hormone cortisol or it can go down DHEA which is the precursor for your sex hormones. 

When you just look at cholesterol as a function of cardiovascular disease, you are missing the mark. One of the primary roles of LDL (the “bad” cholesterol”) is to carry nutrients through the blood brain barrier into your brain. Without this, we have a cognitive issue. Many cardiologists are trained that statins are the protective factor when it comes to lowering cholesterol. But this isn’t true! Cholesterol is what protects your cell membrane. The older you get, the more you actually need. 

There was a study of people who made it past 100 years old and those who didn’t. In those who DID make it past 100, their total cholesterol was higher, in their 230s, the LDLs in the 140s, the HDLs closer to 70, and low triglycerides. There is a new study that shows people with lower cholesterol have a higher rate of all-cause mortality than those with higher cholesterol and are more likely to have a cardiovascular event. 

The unfortunate part is that traditional doctors tend to just write prescriptions for things like statins at the first sight of “high cholesterol”. This is because depending on the clinical model they are in, they will get reprimanded for going outside of the box or against the grain, and if they do this long enough, they will be replaced. 

What About Blood Sugar Lab Values? 

The typical pre-diabetes blood sugar hemoglobin A1C value is 5.7 and around 6.5 you are type II diabetes. The truth is, anything above about 5.5 is insulin resistance and by 5.7 it is too late. A study published about a year ago shows that you will live 4.5 years shorter life span JUST by having your A1C at 5.7 and for every decimal you have higher, you take off additional years from your life.  

One of the common “solutions” in traditional medicine is to take Metformin. Metformin is a medication that cleans up some mitochondria and helps to regulate some of the insulin resistance to increase receptivity. But unfortunately, it can also be pretty toxic pretty quickly – causing nausea and other stomach issues and side effects. It’s better than NOT treating it, but it’s best to NOT have to need it. 

There are better solutions available. When you’re just below the cusp (sitting near a 5.5/5.6 or creeping your way up), you can make serious (but simple) changes to turn it around. The easiest way to turn your A1C around is to eat low glycemic to prevent blood sugar spikes. 

You can also consider the use of peptides. 

GLP 1 Peptides for Blood Sugar and Optimal Health 

Peptides are little protein shapes that are shaped in the perfect way to turn on specific genes in your body. When these genes are turned on, you can see really great results. Peptides are great for nearly anyone who lacks will-power or needs additional support on a recovery journey. When done properly, peptides being life-changing is an understatement, 

In recent spotlight is Ozempic and Semaglutide (along with other GLP-1 agonists). When these were first approved, it was approved to treat type II diabetes, but later crossed over “by accident” to treat obesity “off-label”. One of the things that these medications do is more accurately signal to your body is to know and realize when you are FULL. Overeating is majorly to blame for a lot of our blood sugar issues. With metabolic overload that comes from overeating, the more we dysregulate our hunger signals. 

The traditional dosing of Ozempic (for example) is pretty high – we are talking about 10x higher than what you likely want to be using. That is A LOT! Starting with such a high dose up front makes your body dependent on the drug to complete its natural pancreatic responses. It’s also really important that you are consuming enough protein before starting. 

These are just a few reasons why it’s SUPER important to work with a team of professionals who fully understands correct doses AND that you shouldn’t take the GLP1 peptides alone. 

BPC 157 (Body Protective Complex) is a peptide that is coming into light more recently. The oral version is great if it is in the originate form because it mimics what your body already produces. It helps tighten the junctions in your gut and can help mitigate heart burn and acid reflux. When it comes to injections, there are different variants of it so it’s important to get the right version. When taking the right version, it really helps to promote healthy connective tissue. When I started taking BPC 157 my knee issues literally disappeared. 

Sermorelin is another growth hormone peptide. When I personally started taking Sermorelin I had to STOP because it made me so flippin hungry LOL. But really, Sermorelin is great when used WITH Ipamorelin to improve energy, rebuild muscle mass, reduce body fat, and more. 

As with almost all peptides, it’s really important to know how to cycle through them in the safest way possible. A professional will know how best to do this. 

What Can We Best Change in Our Food Supply for Better Health? 

A lot of the chemicals in our food are “FDA approved” when they shouldn’t be. Our food these days in the United States is chocked full of toxins and things wreaking havoc on our systems. The most beneficial changes to food supply you can make for your health are to: 

• Cut out artificial dyes 
• Cut out artificial sweeteners 
• Cut out processed foods 
• Eat real, whole, natural, unprocessed foods 
• Choose organic when possible because glyphosate is a silent killer 

This and SO MUCH more on this episode! 

To learn more or work with Regan, skip the long line via this link https://agelessfuture.com/nataliejill/ 

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