The Future of Medicine is Now: Peptide Therapy with Dr. Elena Zinkov

Is peptide therapy the future of personalized medicine? In this episode of The Dr. Jones Optimization Academy Podcast, Dr. Greg Jones sits down with Dr. Elena Zinkov, founder of Proactive Health ND, to explore how peptides are transforming care for pain, fatigue, and gut health.

Dr. Zinkov shares her clinical experience using peptides like BPC-157, Thymosin Alpha 1, MOTS-c, 5-amino MQ, KPV, and TB-500 to support inflammation reduction, recovery, mitochondrial energy, and digestive repair. She explains why peptide therapy is often safer than traditional medications, why it isn’t taught in medical school, and how she integrates peptides into patient care after addressing foundational health.

You’ll also learn the biggest myths and misconceptions—including why peptides are not steroids, how to avoid unsafe “research peptides” online, and which patients should be cautious. Whether you’re a patient curious about peptide applications or a practitioner interested in integration, this episode is packed with real-world insights.

✅ Why peptide therapy has become a cornerstone of functional and naturopathic medicine
✅ The difference between safe compounding pharmacy peptides vs. unregulated sources
✅ How peptides support the therapeutic order—without replacing lifestyle foundations
✅ Which peptides Dr. Zinkov uses most often in practice
✅ Who should and should not consider peptide therapy

📌 Connect with Dr. Elena Zinkov
Website: https://proactivehealthnd.com
Instagram: @drelenazinkov

📌 Connect with Dr. Greg Jones
Instagram: @doctorjones_doctorjones
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🔗 Want to learn more? Check out these resources:

Peptide Therapy Overview – International Peptide Society: https://peptidesociety.org/
NIH – Peptides in Medicine: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3161856/
American Association of Naturopathic Physicians: https://naturopathic.org/

🔬 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro: Peptide therapy in modern medicine
03:12 – Dr. Zinkov’s journey into longevity & cellular medicine
04:29 – Personal story: Autoimmunity, postpartum, peptides
09:05 – What are peptides & how do they work?
09:10 – Why peptides often have fewer side effects
12:19 – Barriers patients face in accessing peptides
13:15 – Challenges for practitioners prescribing peptides
20:42 – Risks of online “research grade” peptides
25:36 – Who benefits most from peptide therapy
29:50 – Who should avoid or be cautious with peptides
36:14 – The Big 3: peptides for pain, fatigue, gut health
36:42 – Peptides for pain & inflammation
39:02 – Peptides for fatigue & mitochondrial energy
39:52 – Peptides for gut repair & leaky gut
41:28 – Glutathione as a peptide & inflammation support
43:38 – TB-500 vs Thymosin Beta-4
45:30 – Sleep, recovery, hormones & the energy puzzle
46:40 – Myths: peptides, cancer, and steroids
52:08 – Where to find Dr. Zinkov’s work

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