Osteoarthritis with Dr Elizabeth Yurth - Peptides, Treatments & Prevention
Osteoarthritis with Dr Elizabeth Yurth - Peptides, Treatments & Prevention  
Podcast: LONGEVITY with Nathalie Niddam
Published On: Tue Mar 23 2021
Description: 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   Linkage:  Cytokines ACL Injury Aod 9604 Human Optimization Academy   Connect with  Dr. Yurth: Boulder Longevity Institute Linkedin Instagram: @dryurth