Talking Inflammation, Hormones, & Peptides with Dr. Gross

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In a roundtable with other longevity clinicians, Yurth argues chronic inflammation — what she calls inflammaging — stems largely from age-related immune dysfunction, where the immune system misidentifies targets and loses effective defense. She urges attention to basic, inexpensive blood markers of immune balance before relying only on expensive panels, and discusses hormones and peptides as part of restoring immune function. The group also covers joint and spine care, including a blood-derived protein Yurth says binds inflammatory cytokines, preparatory peptide regimens around procedures, hyperbaric and red-light approaches, and oral peptide options. Later discussion touches on AI as a pattern-recognition aid whose references, participants warn, must always be checked.

Key takeaways

• Yurth places immune dysfunction upstream of many age-related diseases
• Start with basic labs you already have before chasing expensive inflammation tests
• Preparing tissue before a procedure is presented as improving later regenerative work
• Non-drug tools like red light and hyperbarics are discussed as adjuncts, not replacements
• Use AI for pattern spotting in medicine, but verify every reference it provides

Episode details: published September 29, 2025 · 1.1K views · 50:46 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The longevity and peptide concepts described are Dr. Elizabeth Yurth’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices. Disclosure: Dr. Yurth is co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Boulder Longevity Institute, a clinic, and BLI Academy sells clinician education.

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