Supplementing naturally occurring peptides and nutrients helps support your body’s mitochondria. I’m joined by naturopathic doctor, Amber Krogsrud, to talk about how she uses peptides to improve both her and her patient’s overall health.

About Dr. Amber Krogsrud

Dr. Amber Krogsrud is a naturopathic doctor who focuses on holistic hormone health. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry from NDSU in Fargo, North Dakota. Prior to her undergraduate studies, she worked in a chiropractic clinic and discovered the beauty of natural medicine. She also developed a passion for nutrition and began pursuing a career that viewed health as a holistic lifestyle involving food as nutrition.

To convert this passion to a career, Dr. Amber completed a four-year medical degree at the prestigious Bastyr University in San Diego, California. during her clinical years at BUC, Dr. Amber interned at an alternative health access campaign (AHAC) in Seattle, a clinic that focuses on bringing naturopathic treatment to at-risk youth and homeless adults.

As a medical student, Dr. Amber was handpicked as a member of the naturopathic medical student association (NMSA) as the professional development chair and was gifted the prestigious Bragg’s Foundation scholarship award.

Key Takeaways

NAD is a nutrient you can supplement that helps support your mitochondria. It increases your energy levels and helps clear brain fog. [18:00]
You can use peptides in combination with diet and lifestyle changes to lose weight and improve your overall health [30:20]
The average cost for including peptides in your health and wellness routine is $300 - $400 per month. [38:37]

Quotes

“The overall effects of the NAD is to help the mitochondria. If they’re really in a depleted state, they might actually feel a little more tired; most people feel energized, but it’s hard to know how someone will respond to their first NAD IV.” [20:39]

“There’s literally a peptide for most everything. There’s a peptide for everything! But they work through cellular signaling.” [28:26]

“For the average person, what we want to do is refine their body’s ability to make more peptides themselves.” [32:57]

In This Episode

What the role of mitochondria is in our bodies [3:15]
What lifestyle changes you can make to support your mitochondria [5:30]
The benefits of red light therapy [7:20]
Why breast cancer patients tend to have lower levels of CoQ10 [11:41]
Dr. Krogsrud’s top peptide recommendations [29:27]

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6: Supporting the Mitochondria with NAD and Peptides w/ Dr. Amber Krogsrud