High Performance Longevity #208 Peptides vs. Traditional Supplements: What's Superior? (Product Safety, Improved Formulation & Liposome Technology) | Kyal Van Der Leest @ LVLUP Health
Tired of gimmicky supplements that promise everything but deliver nothing?
Kyal Van Der Leest reveals how he builds potent, bioharmonized formulas using cutting-edge peptides, botanicals, & smart delivery systems. From gut & brain optimization to detox support, this episode shows how advanced ingredients paired with ethical practices raise the bar for results you can feel
Meet our guestKyal Van Der Leest is a Nutritionist, Naturopath & Functional Health Coach turned supplement formulator
He founded LVLUP Health to create the kinds of products he wished he had access to during his clinical practice, retail experience & personal health journey. LVLUP’s formulas blend evidence-based nutrition, functional medicine & various health modalities—targeting root causes & supporting multiple biochemical pathways
With a results-driven approach, Kyal designs supplements that actually work as promised, offering effective tools for those seeking real, lasting wellness
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- Peptides enhance supplements by targeting specific functions & boosting natural health
- Innovate beyond standard formulas using unique processes for effective, natural products
- Use clinically effective doses to ensure safety & optimize health benefits
- Avoid proprietary blends—transparency in ingredients & dosages builds trust & effectiveness
- Liposomal delivery boosts nutrient absorption & improves product stability
- Regular testing guides personalized supplementation & ensures optimal health
- Invest in quality over cost—cheap supplements often compromise purity & results
- Enhance bioavailability to ensure efficient nutrient absorption & effectiveness
- Tailor supplement stacks to individual needs & responses for better results
- Use nootropics wisely—cycle them to prevent dependency & support brain health
- 80% of products on Amazon don’t meet the dosage they claim to deliver & 20% of them also don't have the actives they actually claim to possess
- BPC-157 in acetate form (without the arginate salt or special buffering) gives about "30 to 40 percent" oral absorption
12:52 How to Decide Supplement Dosages
20:50 Comparing Studies vs. Anecdotes for Ingredients
27:56 Issues With Supplement Quality, Safety & Fake Reviews
30:29 Gut Health’s Role in Peptide Absorption
40:32 Choosing Functional Fillers Over Cheap Additives
48:59 Complex Nootropics vs. Basic Staples
57:18 Self-Assessment & Lab Testing With Stacks
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