The Blood Work Your Doctor Is Missing | Peptide of the Week Podcast

About this episode

In this episode, JD Denham and Will Haas discuss blood work, gut health, and peptides with Dr. Scott Collie.

Medical Disclaimer: We are not doctors. The content in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any compounds discussed may be intended for research purposes only. Use at your own risk. Welcome back, warriors! In this episode of Peptide of the Week, JD Denham and William T. Haas sit down with their personal functional medicine doctor and longtime friend, Dr. Scott Collie, for a deep dive into blood work, cardiovascular health, gut health, thyroid, and what actually matters when you are running gear or peptides. Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Dr. Scott & Talking Real Food (Italy Recap) 05:29 – The Truth About "Running Gear" 06:15 – TRT vs. Steroid Cycles Explained 10:22 – Why Bloodwork Timing Matters On vs. Off Cycle 12:58 – Blood Sugar, Insulin & GLP-1s 17:45 – Kidney, Liver & Iron Health Markers 22:25 – Understanding Cholesterol: LDL, HDL & VLDL 27:31 – Thyroid Health & Hashimoto's 30:06 – Homocysteine & Methylation 35:13 – Rapid Weight Loss & Gallbladder Risks 39:16 – Inflammatory Markers & Heart Damage Warning Signs 46:02 – Top Supplements & Peptides for…

People in this episode

Hosts: JD Denham, Will Haas

Guest: Dr. Scott Collie

Topics covered

• blood work
• gut health
• cardiovascular health
• thyroid health
• peptides
• functional medicine

Keywords

• blood work
• gut health
• TRT
• cholesterol
• thyroid
• inflammatory markers
• peptides
• cycle support

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