Hello Hormones with Dr. Carrie Jones Why Peptides Belong in the Menopause Conversation with Kyle Van Der Leest (LVLUP)
Nov 18, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Kyle Van Der Leest, a qualified nutritionist and naturopath from LVLUP Health, dives into the world of peptides beyond weight loss. He demystifies what peptides are and their roles in gut and hormone health. Kyle shares insights on BPC-157 for gut repair and KPV for inflammation, connecting gut health to hormone imbalances, especially in perimenopause. Learn about the gut-liver connection and discover why your digestive health might be the key to overall vitality.
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Peptides Are Body‑Native Messengers
- Peptides are small amino-acid chains that act as biological messengers and elicit targeted physiological effects.
- Kyle Van Der Leest explains peptides have strong safety profiles because the body recognizes their sequences and degrades unused portions.
Cycle Gut Repair Protocols
- Use an oral repair protocol cyclically rather than continuously; treat peptides as repair phases, not daily lifelong drugs.
- Supplement with supporting nutrients (butyrate, zinc L‑carnosine, quercetin) to boost gut integrity and absorption.
Personal Recovery Sparked Peptide Focus
- Kyle used BPC-157 during a personal recovery after burnout and found it highly impactful alongside naturopathic supports.
- His clinical exposure to patients using peptides convinced him to study and incorporate them into practice and products.