Can dental infections cause chronic illness? What the evidence and biology suggest

Dental infections can contribute to chronic illness by acting as persistent sources of inflammation, immune activation, and microbial byproducts, although their impact varies depending on the individual, the severity of infection, and overall biological context. This is one of the most important, and most misunderstood, questions in oral health. At one extreme, the claim is…

ByJon LipseyJanuary 20, 20260Comments

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CJC-1295 Explained: What It Is, How It Works and What You Need to Know

In the world of health optimisation and performance enhancement, CJC-1295 has emerged as a popular peptide among athletes, biohackers, and longevity enthusiasts. It’s often described as a gentler, smarter way to support growth hormone levels — a biological lever tied to muscle recovery, fat metabolism, skin health, and even sleep. But while it’s widely used…

ByJon LipseyJanuary 19, 20260Comments

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Peptide Therapy: What It Is, How It Works, and is it Safe or Legal?

Peptide therapy has become a buzzword in high-performance health, with claims ranging from faster recovery and better sleep to improved fat loss, hormonal balance, and even longer lifespan. But while its popularity is growing among athletes, biohackers, and anti-aging enthusiasts, there’s still a lot of confusion around what peptide therapy actually is — and whether…

ByJon LipseyJanuary 17, 20260Comments

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Are root canals safe? What the debate is really about

A root canal is a dental procedure that removes infected or inflamed pulp from inside a tooth, disinfects the canal space, and seals it so the tooth can remain in place. That is the standard definition. It explains what the procedure does mechanically. It does not settle the harder question, which is whether a root…

ByJon LipseyJanuary 16, 20260Comments

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GHK-Cu: The Copper Peptide That May Boost Skin, Hair and Healing

Among the ever-growing list of peptides used in regenerative and aesthetic medicine, GHK-Cu stands out — not just because of its benefits, but because it’s already naturally present in the human body. This copper-binding peptide has been linked to improved skin health, hair regrowth, accelerated wound healing, and even anti-inflammatory and DNA-protective effects. So what…

ByJon LipseyJanuary 3, 20260Comments

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Thymosin Alpha-1: Can This Peptide Fight Inflammation, Infection and Fatigue?

Thymosin Alpha-1 isn’t new. It’s not being whispered about in underground forums or passed around in black-labelled bottles. In fact, this peptide has been used in clinical settings for more than three decades — particularly in countries like China — as a treatment for chronic viral infections and immune dysfunction. But in recent years, it’s…

ByJon LipseyJanuary 3, 20260Comments

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What is your metabolic age and how do you calculate it?

You're familiar with your chronological age, but there’s another measure that could be even more relevant when it comes to your health—your metabolic age. This lesser-known metric gives you an idea of how your body is aging on the inside, and it’s often a better indicator of overall health than the number of candles on…

ByJon LipseyDecember 13, 20250Comments

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Stanford Chair of Genetics: “Modern medicine is broken beyond repair”

Dr Michael Snyder, PhD Dr Michael Snyder is Chair of Genetics and Director of Genomics and Personalized Medicine at Stanford University. He is the author of Genomics and Personalized Medicine: What Everyone Needs to Know, and co-founder of JanuaryAI, Qbio, Personalis, SensOmics, RTHM, and Iollo. He lives in Stanford, California. Follow him on X and…

ByJoe WarnerDecember 5, 20250Comments

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Should you take the CJC-1295 growth hormone peptide?

Dr Neil Paulvin has a polite way of talking about the elephant in the room. One minute he’s breaking down growth hormone peptides like CJC-1295 - what they’re used for, how they stack up against Tesamorelin, and why they don’t always move the needle on your lab work. The next, he’s explaining how podcast superstar…

ByUnfilteredDecember 2, 20250Comments

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The Wild West of peptides: what BPC-157 can and can’t do

There are very few compounds that can make a functional medicine doctor sound like a bouncer, but BPC-157 manages it. “It’s become a bit like the Wild West,” says Dr Neil Paulvin, a Manhattan-based physician who specialises in functional and regenerative medicine. He’s talking about peptides, and specifically the one that’s gone from underground bodybuilding…

ByUnfilteredDecember 2, 20250Comments

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