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About this video
Dr. Dean Jones, DC, discusses his clinical approach to combining GLP-1 medications with fasting protocols and peptide stacks for weight loss and metabolic health. Jones shares his personal 20-year struggle with obesity and explains his ‘FLOA’ (Fasting Like Our Ancestors) protocol, which he claims helps patients address insulin resistance and inflammation. He advocates for microdosing GLP-1s as maintenance therapy and describes peptide stacking strategies, particularly using AOD-9604 as a fat mobilizer during fasting periods.
Key takeaways
- Jones defines microdosing as averaging below the starter dose on a weekly basis and suggests patients may need ongoing low-dose maintenance rather than complete cessation of GLP-1s
- The speaker recommends pausing dose increases if patients struggle to eat enough food, arguing that chronic undereating leads to metabolic downregulation and undermines long-term success
- Jones advocates stacking AOD-9604 peptide with GLP-1s during fasting periods, claiming this combination reduces cortisol response and helps mobilize stored fat
Episode details: published November 18, 2025 · 144 views · 52:30 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The hormone and peptide concepts described are Jennifer Woodward’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices. Disclosure: Jennifer Woodward sells a Peptides for Practitioners certification.
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