I need to clear something up

Hi Reader

Earlier this week, I shared a short clip on instagram from this week's podcast conversation about peptides - red light - supplements - HRT & why some of these therapies (especially anything injectable) - could go awry in the wrong person....potentially even being carcinogenic.

In that clip, when I asked about peptides and cancer risk, my guest opened by discussing NAD (which is not actually a peptide 😅...and we both know that), and the conversation continued from there into injectable therapies - including GLP-1's more broadly.

In the full conversation, the context is clear (keep reading for the links to listen or watch)

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In that 30 second short clip, nuance didn’t land - and I got a few messages with choice words from people claiming I don't understand biology.

My nervous system is still recovering - so I hope you will listen to the full episode with the understanding that we both indeed know that NAD is not a peptide 😂.

This is exactly why I continue to emphasize long-form conversations & education. Biology isn’t binary, and therapies like peptides, hormone therapy, NAD, red light, and supplements like glutathione can support some people while being inappropriate for others, depending on context.......and we can't keep this type of information in soundbites.

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Yesterday - also wrote a short piece on Substack expanding on this idea, specifically around genetic variability - timing and red light therapy, inspired by that same conversation. (Click here or on the photo below to read it)​

As you'll learn in the article - red light therapy is a signal, and your mitochondria respond to that signal differently depending on timing, delivery, and your overall terrain.

This same timing & context principle doesn’t just apply to light and sleep - it applies to anything that interacts with mitochondrial signaling.

nother greatexample of thisis methylene blue T There’s been a lot of debate around it lately, but in practice the response is highly individual. I’ve seen it be genuinely supportive for some clients who were struggling with energy during periods of chronic illness - when used appropriately.

Personally, I’ve found methylene blue helpful when used occasionally, such as when I’m run down or traveling. For me, it works quite well as an intentional, situational tool rather than a daily supplement.....and I just used some last week when I was super stressed about the ice storm (and that NAD clip going viral 😂) & I started to show signs of a cold.

Dr. Scott and I go much deeper into the nuance in a longer conversation - including clearing up common myths around methylene blue and mitochondrial function - I’ll link that here if you want the full context.

Finally, if you want to explore these sorts of topics live, Kash and I are hosting a webinar on February 11, where we’ll walk through peptides, NAD, glutathione, HRT, red light, genetics, and context - with space for real questions and real nuance (click here to register for the webinar - we will send you the replay if you can't come live).

Thank you for being here, and for valuing depth over noise.

Sarah

PS - I got a ton of questions last weekend after my electrolyte article, and I am working on a follow up piece to talk about good substitutes. Stay tuned!