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Peptides 101: Unlock Optimized Gut, Brain and Recovery | Kyal Van Der Leest of LVLUP
20 Mar 2025
EP. 200 In this episode, I sit down with Kyal Van Der Leest, founder and formulator of LVLUP, a cutting-edge peptide-based supplement company. We dive deep into the power of peptides, their role in gut health, brain function, and overall wellness, and how they can be effectively used in over-the-counter supplements to optimize health. Kyal shares his unique approach—blending modern naturopathy with advanced formulations to create targeted solutions for health optimization. We also break down the differences between oral and injectable peptides, the impact of environmental toxins, and how to strategically use peptides to take control of your health and longevity Topics Discussed: → What peptides are and how they support gut health, brain function, and recovery → How Ultimate GI Repair works and why it’s a game-changer for gut healing → The key differences between oral and injectable peptides (and when to use each) → How environmental toxins impact brain function, metabolism, and overall health → The role of peptides in weight loss, muscle building, and body recomposition → How to determine the best peptide-based supplements and therapies for your needs Head to https://lvluphealth.com/?ref=DRTYNA and use code DRTYNA15 at checkout to get 15% off your order sitewide. Sponsored By: → LVLUP | Head to https://lvluphealth.com/?ref=DRTYNA and use code DRTYNA15 at checkout to get 15% off your order sitewide. On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 - Intro to peptides & Kyal’s background → 00:04:08 - GI Repair formula breakdown → 00:10:25 - How to dose peptides effectively → 00:14:30 - Environmental toxins & gut health → 00:20:01 - Brain fog & cognitive peptides → 00:22:46 - Boosting BDNF for brain function → 00:27:55 - Peptides for recovery & longevity → 00:32:11 - GLP-1 medications & metabolism → 00:36:35 - Oral vs. injectable peptides → 00:39:27 - Finding the right supplements → 00:42:57 - Joint pain & inflammation support → 00:49:05 - Peptides for weight loss & muscle → 00:54:22 - Toxic load & stubborn fat → 00:57:44 - MTHFR, mold, & detox pathways → 01:00:51 - Naturopathic medicine & root causes Further Listening: → EP. 183: Breaking Down The Latest Sensationalism About Ozempic | Solo → Ozempic Done Right Playlist Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease.
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You do not want to have adiposity, excess adiposity. People can do all these things to try and increase their lifespan with NMN and NR and NADs, but just reduce your body fat percentage and that'll go a lot further.
You are tuned into The Dr. Tina Show with Dr. Tina Moore. For more, visit drtina.com. On this episode of The Dr. Tina Show, I sat down with Kyle Vanderlees. Kyle is a young man who is wise beyond his years. And I tell you what, he gives me faith in humanity again. I'm excited about this younger generation after talking to him. He is a... founder and formulator for the company Level Up.
They are a peptide-based company. These are oral supplements. And I wanted to get him on because I wanted to get you guys what you've been asking for, which is more about peptides, more about specific peptides and how we can use them and how can we access them readily. And you can do so through Level Up because again, these are oral, these are over the counter and they're considered supplements.
The beauty and the reason that I had to have this particular young man on was because I got a bottle of their GI repair in the mail and I looked at the formulation and I thought, this is brilliant. Like what is in here all combined at the ratios that they're at is who did this? And I come to find out that this man is not only a nutritionist, but he is a naturopath.
Now, Australian trained naturopaths are a bit different than licensed naturopathic doctors in the United States. but that does not mean that their knowledge base is any less. And this guy knows his stuff. Plus he brings in this unique modern approach by combining in the peptides. So beautiful conversation. I know you're going to love this one.
It's chock full of clinical pearls and knowledge and tips just know-how on how to utilize these peptides in your life. If you head to LevelUpHealth, that's L-V-L-U-P.com, LevelUp, and you use code DRTINA at checkout, you'll get a nice discount. I know you're going to love this conversation as much as I did interviewing him. So let's jump in.
Kyle, thank you so much for coming on the Dr. Tina show. You have introduced me to a line of products that I truly think are genius and remarkable. And I don't just let anyone on this show. I've used them personally because you've been kind enough to share them with me. And I wanted to introduce you to my audience because I think you're absolutely just a young genius in this space.
And we're going to talk all things peptides. So thanks for being here.
Well, thanks for having me. And thank you for the compliments of I definitely have developed them to try and reduce the barrier to entry for peptides for people because for bringing the public consciousness to peptides. We'll take it and we'll run with it. And yeah, hopefully the products can help people, your audience. They'll hopefully all like them and yeah, keen to discuss them all.
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