Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD 131. Dr. Elizabeth Yurth: The Science of Ketones, Hormones, and Faster Recovery
Jan 20, 2026
Dr. Elizabeth Yurth, a Stanford-trained sports and spine physician and co-founder of the Boulder Longevity Institute, shares her insights on joint health, recovery, and longevity. She challenges the notion that joint pain is inevitable with age. Discover how ketones can optimize energy, the MEAT protocol for injury recovery, and the role of peptides in healing. Yurth also emphasizes natural approaches to inflammation and the importance of protecting joint health early on, ensuring mobility and vitality throughout life.
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Use Peptides To Accelerate Tissue Repair
- Use peptides like BPC-157 and Thymosin Beta-4 acutely to modulate inflammation, boost blood flow, and activate stem cells.
- Prefer separate, timed injections and follow procedures with peptides to amplify repair.
Sip Ketones Daily And Use High Doses When Needed
- Take exogenous ketones acutely and prophylactically to reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, and activate stem cells.
- Use higher doses before high-risk activities and lower daily sips to maintain levels.
Keep A Quality Red Light For Local Recovery
- Keep a small red light panel at home and use it over injured joints to reduce pain and speed healing.
- Red light is inexpensive and effective for localized photobiomodulation during acute phases.