Why Recovery Stops When We Age

The Peptide that Targets Visceral Fat

If your weight has been stable for years but your waist has been quietly growing, if your primary care labs come back “normal” but something feels metabolically off, if you have been told to “lose some weight” when your weight was never the actual problem — this episode is for you. Dr. Tracy Page walks through the science of visceral fat, why it is biologically different from the fat under your skin, and the only FDA-approved peptide that specifically targets it. Featuring the case of “Beth,” a 53-year-old patient who weighed exactly what she weighed in her wedding photos but had quietly become metabolically sick. Key Topics Covered: * Why visceral fat and subcutaneous fat are functionally different organs * Why postmenopausal women gain visceral fat at twice the rate of premenopausal women * The genuinely impressive Phase III clinical trial data behind Tesamorelin, including 15 to 18 percent visceral fat reductions and 40 percent reductions in liver fat * How Tesamorelin compares to GLP-1 medications and to CJC-1295 * Why the bathroom scale is the wrong measurement on this protocol * The typical clinical protocol used in functional medicine * Five specific things you can do this week to assess and address visceral fat even before you see a physician Listen to this episode to learn how understanding body composition can help create a healthier future and support vibrant aging. Midlife Clarity with Dr. Tracy Page is a podcast for women over 40 navigating hormones, metabolism, strength, and healthy aging during midlife, perimenopause, and menopause. Connect with Dr. Page: * Dr. Tracy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracypagemd/ [https://www.instagram.com/tracypagemd/] * Dr. Tracy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtracypage/ [https://www.facebook.com/drtracypage/] Connect with The Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine (WIFM): * Website: Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine (WIFM)           https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/ [https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/] * WIFM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisconsinfunctionalmed/ [https://www.instagram.com/wisconsinfunctionalmed/] * YouTube - Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oZu2b83V06C0szpKmUU9g [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oZu2b83V06C0szpKmUU9g] DISCLAIMER: The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace a consultation with your own physician or qualified health care provider. Always seek professional medical guidance regarding your personal health concerns. © 2026 Dr. Tracy Page

Why Recovery Stops When We Age

If your recovery has collapsed, your sleep has gone shallow, your body composition has shifted despite the same effort, and your labs come back “normal” — this episode is for you. Dr. Tracy Page walks through the science of somatopause, the silent decline of the master repair signal of the body, and the two peptides — CJC-1295 and ipamorelin — that work together to restore the natural pulsatile growth hormone release of your younger years. Featuring the case of “Rebecca,” a 51-year-old marathon runner whose body had stopped responding to her despite doing every right thing. In this episode, you will learn: why your growth hormone output is roughly half of what it was at 25 and what that means for the rest of your physiology; the difference between CJC1295 and ipamorelin and why they are used together; why pulsatile peptide signaling is fundamentally different from synthetic growth hormone replacement; what changes patients actually experience week-by-week and month-by-month on this protocol; the typical clinical protocol used in functional medicine; and five specific things you can do this week to support your endogenous growth hormone release even before you see a physician. Key Topics Covered: * How growth hormone impacts sleep, recovery, and body composition * Why many women experience “somatopause” during midlife * The difference between peptide therapy and synthetic growth hormone * What patients commonly experience when using CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin * Key lifestyle foundations that improve peptide outcomes Listen now to learn how restoring the body’s natural repair signals may help support healthier aging and renewed vitality. Midlife Clarity with Dr. Tracy Page is a podcast for women over 40 navigating hormones, metabolism, strength, and healthy aging during midlife, perimenopause, and menopause. Connect with Dr. Page: * Dr. Tracy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracypagemd/ [https://www.instagram.com/tracypagemd/] * Dr. Tracy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtracypage/ [https://www.facebook.com/drtracypage/] Connect with The Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine (WIFM): * Website: Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine (WIFM)           https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/ [https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/] * WIFM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisconsinfunctionalmed/ [https://www.instagram.com/wisconsinfunctionalmed/] * YouTube - Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oZu2b83V06C0szpKmUU9g [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oZu2b83V06C0szpKmUU9g] DISCLAIMER: The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace a consultation with your own physician or qualified health care provider. Always seek professional medical guidance regarding your personal health concerns. © 2026 Dr. Tracy Page

Thymosin Alpha-1: Rebuilding the Immune System After 40

If you have caught more illnesses in the last two years than the prior twenty, if your body has stopped bouncing back from infections, if you have an autoimmune condition that flared in midlife, or if a viral infection left a shadow you can’t shake — this episode is for you. Dr. Tracy Page walks through the science of thymic involution, the silent disappearance of the gland that trained your immune system, and the peptide called thymosin alpha-1 that has been studied in over 4,400 patients across more than 80 clinical trials. Featuring the case of “Karen,” a 49-year-old patient with four respiratory infections in eight months, Hashimoto’s, and lingering long COVID symptoms. In this episode, you will learn: why your thymus has been shrinking since you were a teenager and what that means for your immune system at 50; the difference between immunosenescence and inflammaging and why both happen at the same time; how thymosin alpha-1 works bidirectionally to support both under-active and over-active immune systems; the seven clinical situations where thymosin alpha-1 makes the biggest difference; the typical clinical protocol used in functional medicine; and five specific things you can do this week to support your immune function even before you see a physician. Key Topics Covered: * How the thymus gland changes after age 40 and why it matters * The connection between chronic infections, autoimmune disease, and fatigue * What Thymosin Alpha-1 does and how it supports immune function * The role of hormones, sleep, vitamin D, and stress in immune health * Why restoring immune balance may improve long-term wellness Listen now to discover what may be happening beneath the surface of midlife immune changes and what steps can help support a stronger, more resilient future. Midlife Clarity with Dr. Tracy Page is a podcast for women over 40 navigating hormones, metabolism, strength, and healthy aging during midlife, perimenopause, and menopause. Connect with Dr. Page: * Dr. Tracy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracypagemd/ [https://www.instagram.com/tracypagemd/] * Dr. Tracy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtracypage/ [https://www.facebook.com/drtracypage/] Connect with The Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine (WIFM): * Website: Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine (WIFM)           https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/ [https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/] * WIFM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisconsinfunctionalmed/ [https://www.instagram.com/wisconsinfunctionalmed/] * YouTube - Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oZu2b83V06C0szpKmUU9g [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oZu2b83V06C0szpKmUU9g] DISCLAIMER: The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace a consultation with your own physician or qualified health care provider. Always seek professional medical guidance regarding your personal health concerns. © 2026 Dr. Tracy Page

BPC-157: The Body’s Own Repair Code

If you have a chronic injury that won’t heal, a gut that’s been quietly inflamed for years, or both — this episode is for you. Dr. Tracy Page walks through the science behind BPC-157, the body’s own repair code, with a clear breakdown of the question patients ask most: should I take it orally or by injection? Featuring the case of “Lisa,” a 52-year-old patient with two-year tennis elbow and ulcerative colitis who discovered the two diagnoses were actually one underlying problem. In this episode, you will learn: what BPC-157 is and why your body already makes it; the mechanisms behind its effects on tendons, ligaments, joints, gut, nerves, and skin; the critical difference between oral and injectable forms and which one is right for which condition; the typical clinical protocol used in functional medicine; the foundations that make peptide therapy actually work; and five specific things you can do this week to support your body’s repair capacity even before you see a physician. Key Topics Covered: * How BPC-157 supports gut healing and tissue repair * Oral vs. injectable BPC-157: which form is best for you * Why chronic gut inflammation can drive joint and tendon pain * The foundational habits that make peptide therapy more effective * How midlife hormone changes affect the body’s ability to heal Listen now to discover whether BPC-157 could help your body repair and recover. Midlife Clarity with Dr. Tracy Page is a podcast for women over 40 navigating hormones, metabolism, strength, and healthy aging during midlife, perimenopause, and menopause. Connect with Dr. Page: * Dr. Tracy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracypagemd/ [https://www.instagram.com/tracypagemd/] * Dr. Tracy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtracypage/ [https://www.facebook.com/drtracypage/] Connect with The Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine (WIFM): * Website: Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine (WIFM)           https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/ [https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/] * WIFM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisconsinfunctionalmed/ [https://www.instagram.com/wisconsinfunctionalmed/] * YouTube - Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oZu2b83V06C0szpKmUU9g [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oZu2b83V06C0szpKmUU9g] DISCLAIMER: The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace a consultation with your own physician or qualified health care provider. Always seek professional medical guidance regarding your personal health concerns. © 2026 Dr. Tracy Page

Larazotide: The Gatekeeper Peptide

If you are a woman in your 40s or 50s who has developed bloating, food sensitivities, brain fog, or joint pain that nobody can explain — and your labs keep coming back “normal” — this episode is for you. Dr. Tracy Page walks through the science of why estrogen decline damages the gut barrier, the bidirectional feedback loop driving your symptoms, and the peptide called larazotide that targets the exact mechanism behind your inflammation. Featuring the case of “Diane,” a 51-year-old patient with a three-year symptom list and six prior doctors who never gave her an answer. In this episode, you will learn: why estrogen is a gut hormone, not just a reproductive one; the bidirectional damage loop between hormones and the gut microbiome; what zonulin is and why it controls every leaky gut symptom; how larazotide works mechanistically and why it is unlike any other gut intervention; the exact 12-week protocol used in clinical practice; and five things you can do this week to start sealing your gut barrier even before you see a physician. Key Topics Covered: * How estrogen decline increases gut permeability in perimenopause * Why bloating, brain fog, and joint pain often begin in midlife * What zonulin does and how it drives leaky gut * How larazotide helps seal the gut barrier * Why gut healing should come before hormone therapy If you’ve been told your symptoms are “just menopause,” this episode offers a powerful new perspective. Listen to discover why your gut may hold the key to feeling like yourself again. Midlife Clarity with Dr. Tracy Page is a podcast for women over 40 navigating hormones, metabolism, strength, and healthy aging during midlife, perimenopause, and menopause. Connect with Dr. Page: * Dr. Tracy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracypagemd/ [https://www.instagram.com/tracypagemd/] * Dr. Tracy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtracypage/ [https://www.facebook.com/drtracypage/] Connect with The Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine (WIFM): * Website: Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine (WIFM)           https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/ [https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/] * WIFM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wisconsinfunctionalmed/ [https://www.instagram.com/wisconsinfunctionalmed/] * YouTube - Wisconsin Institute of Functional Medicine: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oZu2b83V06C0szpKmUU9g [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_oZu2b83V06C0szpKmUU9g] DISCLAIMER: The information shared on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It does not replace a consultation with your own physician or qualified health care provider. Always seek professional medical guidance regarding your personal health concerns. © 2026 Dr. Tracy Page