In this deep dive episode, Elwin Robinson sits down with Dr. Miriam Mikicki to unpack everything you need to know about growth hormone — what it does, why it declines with age, how to measure it, and the real pros and cons of raising it. They cover the natural ways to stimulate growth hormone release, the differences between prescription growth hormone and peptides like ipamorelin, tesamorelin, CJC-1295, and AOD 9604, and the often-overlooked risks including counterfeit products on the gray market, carpal tunnel, blood sugar issues, and hypersensitivity reactions. Whether you're trying to lose fat without losing muscle, recover faster, sleep deeper, or simply slow the decline of aging, this episode gives you a balanced, clinical look at one of the most discussed (and misunderstood) areas of longevity medicine. Get the Book 90% OFF: https://rejuvenateblueprint.com Discover Your Hormonal Archetype: https://hormetics.health/ and Optimize your Body Composition Unlock your Genetic Blueprint and get Personalized Health Advice: https://advancedhealthgenetics.com/ Use code *"REJUVENATE"* to get *20% OFF* your first order Learn about Elwin Robinson and find out about working with him 1 on 1 at his website: https://elwinrobinson.com And check out his socials at: https://linktr.ee/elwinrobinson References: - Dr. Miriam Mikicki — Health Miro: https://healthmiro.com - Dr. Miriam Mikicki — Instagram: @healthmiro - Mikicki Medical (functional medicine clinic): https://mikickimedical.com - Dr. William Seeds — pioneer in peptide research and education - Peptides discussed: Ipamorelin, Tesamorelin, CJC-1295, AOD 9604, MK-677 (Ibutamoren), GHK-Cu, BPC-157 - Pfizer Genotropin (recombinant human growth hormone) - Conditions referenced: acromegaly, osteopenia, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, hypothyroidism Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Growth Hormone Deep Dive 00:32 Why Growth Hormone Matters for Fat Loss and Muscle 03:03 What Is Growth Hormone and What Does It Do? 05:28 Signs You May Have Low Growth Hormone 08:17 How to Test Growth Hormone Levels 09:00 Understanding IGF-1 and Its Limitations 15:00 Difference Between Growth Hormone and IGF-1 17:13 Growth Hormone, Cancer Risk, and Side Effects 20:12 Carpal Tunnel and Blood Sugar Concerns 23:50 Growth Hormone for Recovery and Sleep 25:09 Natural Ways to Boost Growth Hormone 29:11 Why Growth Hormone Declines With Age 31:13 Toxin Exposure and Growth Hormone Recovery 33:05 Prescription Growth Hormone: Pros and Cons 35:34 Warning: Counterfeit Growth Hormone on Gray Market 41:00 Immune Reactions to Peptides vs. Bioidentical GH 46:13 Ipamorelin vs. Tesamorelin: Dosing and Potency 53:13 AOD 9604 and Growth Hormone Fragments 58:30 CJC-1295 Hypersensitivity Issues 01:02:23 MK-677 (Ibutamoren) and Ghrelin Effects 01:09:30 Final Summary and Where to Find Dr. Miriam The Rejuvenate podcast is dedicated to looking at the real root causes of premature aging, and what we can do to 'turn back the clock' and feel younger and healthier again. Disclaimer: This YouTube channel does not contain medical advice. I am NOT a doctor. The contents of this YouTube channel, such as videos, text, graphics, images and other material are intended for entertainment, informational and educational purposes only and not for the purpose of rendering medical advice. The contents of this YouTube channel are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician for medical advice. Get the Book 90% OFF: https://rejuvenateblueprint.com Discover Your Hormonal Archetype: https://hormetics.health/ and Optimize your Body Composition Unlock your Genetic Blueprint and get Personalized Health Advice: https://advancedhealthgenetics.com/ Use code *“REJUVENATE”* to get *20% OFF* your first order Learn about Elwin Robinson and find out about working with him 1 on 1 at his website: https://elwinrobinson.com And check out his socials at: https://linktr.ee/elwinrobinson
