Episode 33: Osteoarthritis with Dr Elizabeth Yurth - Peptides, Treatments & Prevention
As Dr Yurth says: Osteoarthritis is not a “you’ve run too many miles” problem - it is a disease process that may be avoided altogether if caught early enough and treated if addressed properly. We explore the many ways that this debilitating condition can be addressed including some of the strategies that Dr Yurth uses in her clinic with her patients - we talk about peptides, addressing underlying causes and a few powerful supplements that can make a real difference.
Meet this week’s guest:
Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, MD is the Founder and clinical director of the Boulder Longevity Institute in Boulder Colorado. Her specialties include Orthopaedic Surgery, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, Longevity and Regenerative Medicine.
Dr. Yurth is Board Certified in Anti-Aging Medicine, has her advanced Fellowship Training in Anti-Aging Medicine, is a Member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She is also a faculty member of the SSRP - Seeds Scientific Research and Performance Mastermind.
Key Highlights:
1:01 Why Dr. Yurth left the Orthopedic Practice she helped to Co-Found 27 Years ago
3:21 Why arthritis gets pushed to the background of chronic preventable diseases
5:44 Where senescent cells come into play in joint health
6:17 Where inflammation comes into play in the development of arthritis
7:21 A study on mice that may highlight the link between interleukin 1 Beta + the development of arthritis
9:00 Why steroids injected into an inflamed joint is a bad play for the long term
9:50 The loss of cytokines as part with the downward spiral into disability in advancing age
11:46 Why exercising remains a priority even when injured
12:46 Study on Rheumatoid Arthritis + movement vs. rest
13:10 the link between ACL reconstruction + arthritic knees and how EGCG may be able to help
14:35 Pentosan Polysulphate's place in post surgical recovery
15:30 How Pentosan Polysulphate works and on how it studies
18:20 The difference between the oral version of PP(Elmoron) and the injectible
20:39 Where to get PP and why just using veterinary products on humans may not be a great idea
21:59 AOD9604+ Pentosan Polysulphate + Hyaluronic Acid
23:41 Pentosan Polysulphate after surgery
24:06 How to offset the High levels of certain inflammatory nucleays can reduce the efficiency of stem cell treatments
28:55 Dr. Yurth on Red Light Therapy
33:58 What Dr. Yurth does to block inflammation Pentosan, EGCG, Melatonin
34:22 High dose Melatonin as an anti-inflammatory
35:52 High Dose of Melatonin for Septic Babies
37:00 Epigallocatechin (EGCG) and Spermidine for the win!
37:52 EGCG Pre workout to increase muscle growth Myostatin Follistatin. EGCG under 4 grams/day may bump liver enzymes in some people. 1 gram/day maintenance increase in disease states
39:07 Spermidine + Osteoarthritis
41:25 Some helpful info for Post Covid Recovery
43:57 Addressing Acidic States - Alka Seltzer Gold
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Connect with Dr. Yurth:
Instagram: @dryurth
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