02/22/2026
I thought it would be interesting to some if I discussed telomeres. I will be starting a peptide soon that has the potential to help lengthen telomeres. For most people that entire sentence means nothing. But those in the anti-aging realm, that sentence means everything.
Let’s start with the basics. What is a telomere? Most of us have 46 chromosome or 23 pairs. At the end of a chromosome there is a repetitive TTAGGG that is designed to protect the terminal end of the chromosome (telomere) and also to prevent the loss of genetic material when the DNA replicates. Every time DNA replicates, the telomere shortens, which has a direct correlation to aging. Some have called it a mitotic clock of human biological aging. It is important to acknowledge that when telomeres become too short, cellular senescence occurs and that will eventually trigger apoptosis (death of the cell).
As you can imagine, we don’t want cellular senescence. This leads to chronic disease states, including cancer and increased mortality. Aging is really a diseased state of the body. With aging, the body is unable to maintain homeostasis and there will be a gradual but progressive cellular functioning decline. This is where biohacking and anti-aging protocols have emerged. Those of us with a strong faith know that our time is limited on this earth. When He calls us home, we go home, Despite biohacking and telomere lengthening. But, in the scriptures, some people lived to be over 800 years old! So I guess it is possible for Him to allow someone to live well beyond 100 years old. Although, most days in this crazy/evil world, I have no desire to live forever. But I do want to be healthy while I am here. That is my motivation for everything I do for my body.
So back to telomeres. Obviously, there is a correlation between toxins and telomere shortening. That is why it is absolutely essential to detox the body. There is never a reason not to detox. If you have a detox reaction, great! Getting sick from detoxing doesn’t mean your body doesn’t need it or that you are harming your body. You might need to slow down or take extra binders but a detox reaction means your body needs it! Interestingly, there have been studies that have shown a prenatal link between in utero toxins and telomere length. So let’s digest this a little. Our babies and children are having negative effects on their telomeres starting before they are even born due to our toxic world. I am interested to see how the life expectancy will change in the next couple of decades. Hint, the life expectancy will not be increased!
There are companies that actually test the telomere lengths. The price of the testing is expensive and can range from $200-$350+ depending on which company is used. I have never had this testing done. I thought about testing before and after using the peptide but not sure I want to spend that much money on testing. People have done this in other practices and the results have been fascinating! I found where one guy had a telomere length that was several years older than his biological age prior to starting the peptide and after using the peptide for a month (I believe that was the time frame), his telomere age was over a decade lower than his biological age. That is a significant change and a desired effect of an anti-aging protocol.
For some using this peptide, there are drastic physical changes in the body. But for many (especially younger people), there may be no physical change. Since we live in a society where we want instant gratification, when someone doesn’t notice a positive/instant change, they assume the treatment didn’t work. Keeping the body detoxed, cells functioning optimally, and keeping inflammation at bay is the desired effect of all treatments. A lack of a physical response doesn’t mean nothing is happening on a cellular level. But many clinics are utilizing this specific peptide for those >40 years old since the effects will be more noticeable and patient satisfaction is increased. But I could definitely see utilizing this peptide in a younger person to keep the body functioning optimally. To each their own I guess.
Again, I will not mention specific names of peptides on my social media pages or on my website. There is too much liability and I learned the hard way when I completed my first peptide course. I know RFK Jr is trying hard to get a bunch of peptides out in 2026. I do hope he stays true to that promise. Peptides are amazing and can add to any treatment plan. If you would like to discuss peptides in more depth, please find a provider that can discuss different peptide options. For my patients, schedule an appointment and we can discuss the ones I will be using and others that could aid in the health goals that you have. Legally, I cannot give medical advice on my social media pages.
As a side note, I would caution using peptides that you can buy online yourself. You really have no idea what you are injecting into your body. It will be cheaper than going through a compounding pharmacy but I wouldn’t recommend and wouldn’t do it personally. The evil ones that run our world know what makes the body healthy. They will target treatments that have a significant ability to make people healthier. EBOO was illegal in this country up until only a few years ago. Why? Because EBOO is dangerous? No, because EBOO is powerful. There is a reason that GLP-1 peptides are FDA approved and the one I am using is not. GLP-1 peptides carry a long list of very serious adverse effects. The one I am using has the potential for great cellular benefits with very minor potential side effects. Riddle me that!
