The human body has over 3,000 peptides that support different biochemical processes. Scientists have also discovered over 6,000 peptides in plants that are fit for human use.   What are peptides and which ones are right for you?   Awais Spall, a functional medicine practitioner, joins the show today to discuss the top 10 peptides he uses in his practice and their health benefits. He also shares his experience of how peptides quickly recovered his shoulder injury after everything else failed.   That experience led Awais to explore peptides, adding to his expertise in microbiome medicine and Ayurvedic interventions. Today, he shares the best ways to use peptides to regulate the immune system and improve the gut. He also recommends specific peptides for bodybuilding, skin health, a speedy recovery after surgery or infection, ADHD, and brain functions.   Where should you start with peptides? Tune in to find out.   “You break the brain, you break the gut. You break the gut, you break the brain.” -  Awais Spall   Today's Episode Explores: - What are peptides? - What is Thymosin Alpha 1 (TA-1) used for? - What is KPV peptide, and what are its benefits? - How to use Thymosin Beta Four (TB-4) peptide - What is Cerebrolysin peptide used for? - How is Epitalon peptide used in the body? - The health benefits of Larazotide peptide - GHK-Cu peptide and its skincare benefits - BPC 157 peptide usage for muscle, tissue, and brain healing - What is Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP)? - How many peptides should you take at once? - The benefits of the LL37 and TA-1 combo - What does Vesugen peptide do to your body? - What is Selank peptide, and how is it used? - What does CJC Ipamorelin do? - How to improve your gut microbiome - How do antimicrobials optimize the microbiome? For more information visit www.myersdetox.com/AwaisSpall   After listening to this episode, you might be wondering about heavy metals. You can take my quiz here for more info: heavymetalsquiz.com      About Awais Spall: Awais Spall FDN-P is a functional medicine practitioner based in Venice, CA. His practice integrates functional medicine, regenerative medicine, and Ayurveda to optimize gut health.  Before becoming a health practitioner, Awais worked as a formulation chemist. He eventually left the formulation world to launch Integrative Oasis, a microbiome-focused health practice that integrates peptides, bio-regulators, exosomes, ozone therapy, plant medicines, and polyvagal interventions. Website - http://www.integrativeoasis.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/integrativeoasis/    The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.