What Do Peptides Do—Besides Help with Weight Loss? w/ Dr. Stuart Porter

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Health & Fitness

4.9 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 April 2026

⏱️ 63 minutes

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In this episode, I’m excited to bring you my conversation with Dr. Porter, an expert in peptides and Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). This is an eye-opening discussion, especially if you’ve been dealing with things like fatigue, brain fog, or just not feeling like yourself and haven’t been able to find clear answers. We talk about CIRS and how it comes back to chronic inflammation in the body. Dr. Porter explains how so many common symptoms we experience are actually connected to this ongoing inflammatory response and how our immune system, gut health, and overall wellness are all deeply linked. We also dive into peptides—what they are and how they work as signaling molecules in the body. I loved how he broke this down in a simple way. Peptides basically help cells communicate and regulate different functions in the body. And something I really appreciated from this conversation is Dr. Porter’s reminder that foundations matter most. Before anything else, we have to focus on the basics—eating an anti-inflammatory diet, managing stress, and prioritizing good sleep. Peptides can be supportive, but they’re not a replacement for those core lifestyle pieces. I think you’re really going to love this episode. It’s practical, empowering, and gives a new way to look at chronic health challenges. Let me know what you think after you listen. Bio: Stuart B. Porter, D.O. is a distinguished leader in functional medicine and regenerative therapies. He is board certified in Family Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. A graduate of Brigham Young University (B.S., Design Engineering, 1984) and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O., 1988, graduating first in his class), Dr. Porter went on to complete his Family Medicine Residency at Madigan Army Medical Center in 1993. From 2003 to 2021, he served as Regional Dean for A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Utah Region, mentoring hundreds of medical students over decades of academic leadership. He is certified in peptide therapy through the Seeds Scientific Research & Performance (SSRP) Institute and has become a trusted voice in integrating advanced peptide science with functional and regenerative medicine. Dr. Porter is the founder of Integrative Medical Associates in Provo, Utah, and co-founder of Xage Medical Spa, a regenerative aesthetics practice. His clinical protocols have helped elite athletes, entertainers, and individuals from all walks of life achieve peak performance, longevity, and optimal health. Beyond medicine, Dr. Porter is an accomplished endurance athlete. He has competed in numerous Ironman Triathlon races, qualifying for the Ironman World Championship five times. In 2017, he was ranked first in the US and fourth in the world for full-distance Ironman competition. His passions include backcountry skiing, mountain biking, boating with family and friends, and embracing the outdoors as part of a lifelong commitment to fitness and vitality. He loves serving in his religious community and spending time with his wife of 43 fabulous years, his 5 children and 9 (2 of those are on their way!) grandchildren. With Big Picture Medicine: Optimizing Health and Wellness Through Functional Medicine and Peptide Integration, Dr. Porter shares his clinical insights, athletic experience, and dedication to helping others unlock their full potential for health and well-being. Connect with Dr. Stuart Porter: Instagram: ketotridoc Websites: http://xagemedicalspa.com/ and http://integrativemedutah.com and http://bigpicturemedicine.co/ Peptides may sound intimidating, but as Dr. Porter shares, the right ones support energy, sleep, recovery, and healthy aging—learn more at havenwellness.com/justingredients We love Active Skin Repair! Get 20% off with code JUSTINGREDIENTS: https://shop.bldgactive.com/JUSTINGREDIENTS Looking for more Just Ingredients content? Instagram Stories: @just.ingredients Podcast Instagram: @just.ingredients.podcast Facebook Community: Join our group Discover our non-toxic product line: Shop Just Ingredients Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Just Ingredients podcast. I'm Kara Lynn, and here we dive deep into the journey of healing and wellness.
0:07.3	If you're ready to learn, feel empowered, and take charge of your help, you're in the right place.
0:15.7	Welcome back to the show. Today, I'm really excited for our guests because so many of you have asked me about
0:22.1	peptides over and over every single day. It seems like hundreds of DMs about peptides and
0:27.7	people are just confused about peptides, but serves has also become a trendy topic. And so
0:33.6	so many questions about serves. So I brought an expert on who is an expert in both fields. And so welcome to the show, Dr. Porter. Happy to be here. Thanks so much. So Dr. Porter, like I said, is an expert on both of these. And so I didn't want to do the research to tell you the truth. There's so much research to do. I've done basic research on peptides, but I thought, let's just start bringing an expert. So I'm
0:55.2	excited to delve into that topic with you. But before we begin, will you just tell my listeners a little
1:00.8	bit about yourself and why you got interested or started in functional medicine? Absolutely,
1:06.0	happy to do that. But I first want to reach out and give kudos to you. My family and I have been
1:09.8	fans for a very long time.
1:11.6	Oh, thank you.
1:12.6	You've done an amazing job at educating the public, bringing awareness to wellness and help.
1:19.1	And so we thank you for that.
1:20.3	Thank you. I really appreciate that.
1:21.7	Yeah. A little bit of background. I became interested in medicine probably just because of how I was raised.
1:27.3	Middle of five boys, two younger sisters, trying to prove himself always as a middle child,
1:32.9	unfortunately, or fortunately, as the case may be.
1:35.3	Our mother, bless her, angel, soul, was a pioneer in own right in health and wellness
1:41.6	and kind of pioneering natural ways of healing. She studied
1:45.3	aerodology, refluxology, homeopathy. Oh, she was a pioneer then in this. And this was in 1970s.
1:51.4	So she was ridiculed by neighbors and friends and family. But because of that upbringing,
1:57.4	that exposure that piqued my interest in a more natural approach to medicine.
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