The Future of Medicine: Peptides
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Peptides, Protocols & My Absolutely Fabulous Comeback
“Meet my longevity doctor,” I laughed, picturing myself as Edina in a biohacking skit from the TV the 90\s TV Show Absolutely Fabulous.
But it’s very real. Peptides are quietly changing what’s possible. What feels elite today will be everyday tomorrow. The results, Big Pharma investment and massive-scale human trials — including 30,000 people here in the UAE — speak for themselves. There’s a mighty rush by companies like Eli Lilly to be the first to the finish line to market these game changers — and reap the billions in reward. The cynical among us will be concerned by the potential for mutation and tampering with a healing formula that is undoubtedly underway by the big players. Still, in the meantime, I am lucky to work with a small but dedicated company that truly cares and delivers. More about them later.
Currently, peptides are still largely the playground of the well-resourced and the well-researched. But that’s changing. Fast. Even conventional doctors are beginning to peek over the fence.
Would it surprise you to know that prescription medicines are the second leading cause of death globally after heart disease? It’s no wonder the alternative medicine market now stands at $1.4 trillion — up 24% in a year. People are losing faith. And they’re right to.
My Story (In a Nutshell)
I was in ICU, facing the possibility of losing half my stomach and bowel. My life as I knew it was over. Then — a twist. No space for surgery. Four days of IV antibiotics and pharmaceuticals later, I was discharged.
Was I saved? Yes. Was I healed? Nope.
Back home, I was so weak and despairing that I started researching dog-friendly assisted living homes. Something in me wanted to roll over. But something else — that familiar old survivor — refused.
I found my way to a brilliant Integrated/Functional Medicine Doctor. He’d twice been named Europe’s IFM Practitioner of the Year. I followed his punishing protocol for seven months: 40 supplements a day, no sugar, no alcohol, no carbs — and that’s just for starters!
I turned a corner. I came to Dubai for a 5-day break, my soul felt at home, I moved here two months later.
Now, my mission is to find safe, viable, pre-emptive alternatives — and test them for myself, so my clients don’t have to.
As a coach to people who demand the best from all aspects of life, including themselves, I approach our work holistically. If I can offer suggestions for health and wellbeing improvements, I certainly will. My penchant for deep-dive research and tenacity to get to the nub of things serves me (and my clients) well — and I genuinely love doing the heavy legwork so you don’t have to.
Enter: Peptides
If you’re wondering what peptides are — think of them as protein’s more precise little sibling. These short chains of amino acids play crucial roles in regulating various biological functions, including healing, metabolism, and cellular communication. Scientists have identified over 30,000 peptides naturally occurring in the human body — with ongoing research uncovering more each year. Another way of describing these little miracles is signalers, telling the body what to do to optimise wellbeing. Because they are naturally occurring, there are no side effects and they are both legal and accessible.
They’re involved in:
Neuro-regulation
Neurogenesis
Metabolism
Tissue repair and regeneration
Hormone signaling
Immune modulation
As we age, our peptide levels drop. Which is precisely why topping them up is a game changer -whether you want to look younger, turn the clock back on your physical abilities or heal a health problem - please check this new kid on the block - that actually isn’t new at all. But it is new to The West.
In the 1970s, the Russian government gave Dr. Vladimir Khavinson an open chequebook to reverse the accelerated ageing of cosmonauts and submariners. His peptide longevity protocols were born — and many are still in use today, gaining traction around the world and widely featured in longevity programs.
My Own Protocol
I started with NAD+, BCP-157, and L-Glutathione. Too much too fast, if I’m honest. Peptides are potent — and they’re not always straightforward. The real risk? Not harm. But waste. You can easily flush hundreds of pounds down the loo by overdosing on what your body can’t absorb.
I work with a Peptide Coach — Dean Henry — a no-nonsense expert with clinics worldwide. He trained with Khavinson’s team and he’s the real deal. Let me know if you’re in Dubai or the UK and want support, I’ll be delighted to put you in touch.
I’m not on retainer or commission. Just on a mission.
Trusted Peptide provider for UK and Europe:
https://dnlabresearch.com/peptide-pens/?mc_cid=0cfab2f477&mc_eid=a5996503e2
For UAE, Asia providers please get in touch with me.
Famous Faces in the Peptide World
RFK Jr. – A major advocate.
Joe Rogan – Talks BPC-157, TB-500.
Tony Robbins – Peptides and stem cells for recovery.
Rick Rubin – Vitality protocols.
Gwyneth Paltrow – Peptide-adjacent at Goop.
Athletes (Off-the-record, of course):
Mike Tyson, Conor McGregor, NFL/UFC players – All exploring recovery peptides.
Brainy Types:
Tim Ferris, Andrew Huberman and Elon Musk.
BioRegulators and the Adrenal Burnout Crisis
Let’s talk BioThings. These targeted proteins are taken to reset specific systems. I’m currently using Cartilage and Adrenal BioRegulators and I’ll let you know about any shifts in 60 days.
Adrenal fatigue is real. Up to 80% of us have tired and withered Adrenals, which reduces our capacity for stress recovery but increases our tendency for overwhelm - and that’s just the beginning. If you find that you are wired and tired way too much, it’s worth checking out this book - or at least having a chat with our mate over at GPT to find out more.. It is known as the 21st Century Stress Syndrome for good reason. Often masked as anxiety, depression, burnout, or “just ageing.” Most GPs won’t touch it. But I will, many clients arrive with a shopping list of symptoms, and a simple lifestyle and diet adjustment, with a few supplements, can make a significant difference.
Clients on Peptides: Real Use Cases
Semax & Selank – focus, ADHD, social anxiety, CPTSD
BCP-157 + Thymosin-4 – surgery recovery, tendons, joints
GHK-Cu – skin and hair rejuvenation.
NAD+ – energy, mitochondrial reboot
Several clients currently act as guinea pigs (bless them), providing daily reports. As their results unfold, I’ll be sharing more details over the coming weeks and months, including my own. I am surprised and impressed by my results so far and have every intention of widening my own peptide protocol by taking a break on some and adding others - symptom specific.
It’s time to stop pretending that longevity is only for celebrities or billionaires. We’re not getting any younger, but we can get smarter.
I’m all for hacking the second half of life with wisdom, wonder and a few peptides along the way.
My passion is bringing the latest and most significant ways to enhance your potential and quality of life - mind, body, soul, emotions and everything in between. It’s a pleasure. Here’s wishing you a journey you'll look back on with pride and a smile.
More soon. Always. MZ