Peptides for women: the breakthrough healing tool every woman over 35 should know about

Why they’re booming in Functional Medicine and how they can support your gut, hormones, brain, weight & recovery

If you’ve been anywhere near the functional medicine or biohacking world lately, you’ve probably noticed the quiet explosion of something called peptides — tiny, powerful protein fragments that act like “messengers” to the body, telling it to repair, regenerate, heal and rebalance.

They’re natural, they’re effective… and for women over 35, they can be life-changing.

Today we’re diving deep into:

• What peptides are (in real-woman language).

• Why women 35+ can benefit SO much from them.

• The top peptides for hormones, gut health, brain health, weight & injuries.

• My own experience with BPC-157 + carnivore and how it changed everything.

• What experts like Gary Brecka, Dr Amy Shah, Dr Will Cole & Dr Austin Lake say.

• How to source peptides safely in Australia.

• And how For Her Probiotic can complement peptide protocols beautifully.

This is your guide — simple, powerful, educational and 100% aligned with natural healing.

What are peptides? (the simple version)

Peptides are short chains of amino acids — the building blocks of proteins.

Think of them as tiny “text messages” your cells send each other to:

 -Repair tissue
– Reduce inflammation
– Build muscle
– Improve immunity
– Restore gut lining
– Support hormones
– Enhance brain function

As we age, we naturally produce fewer of these healing signals. This is why we feel:

• Slower to recover.

• More inflamed.

• More stressed.

• Less resilient.

• Foggier.

• More hormonally dysregulated.

• Why gut issues linger instead of resolving.

Peptides simply remind your body how to repair itself again.

Why women over 35 benefit the most

After 35, women experience:

• natural progesterone decline

• cortisol sensitivity

• slower metabolic repair

• reduced collagen production

• weaker gut integrity

• slower recovery after workouts or stress

• declining muscle mass

Gary Brecka calls these years “the metabolic shift” — when the body stops bouncing back as easily as it used to. This is why peptides feel like bio-identical support: they help your body do what it used to do, naturally.

Dr Amy Shah says that women over 35 should focus on tools that support mitochondrial health, gut repair and inflammation control — and peptides do all three.

My personal experience: BPC-157 + Carnivore = Gut Reset

This is the part I want to share openly… because it changed my life. When symptoms like bloating, gas and constipation were a daily struggle, I decided to try a combination of:

• BPC-157 (a peptide known for gut + tissue repair)

• A strict carnivore diet for 6 weeks to remove all irritants

Within 3–4 weeks, I noticed:
✔️ inflammation disappearing
✔️ remarkably less bloating
✔️ better bowel movements
✔️ improved mood and mental clarity
✔️ zero sugar cravings
✔️ noticeable improvement in my skin
✔️ deeper sleep

By week 5, I felt like I had been handed back my life! BPC-157 is known among functional medicine practitioners as the “body protection compound” — and it lives up to its name. Dr Austin Lake calls it one of the most effective tools for intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”), chronic inflammation, injuries and even mood regulation.

Gary Brecka uses it routinely with clients to repair gut lining after years of stress, alcohol, medication or inflammatory foods. It was one of the most powerful protocols I’ve ever done personally — and so many women my age report the same.

Top peptides for women (by health goal):

1. For Gut Health & Inflammation

BPC-157

⭐ The gold standard peptide for gut issues.
It repairs:

• gut lining

• ulcers

• intestinal permeability

• IBS-type inflammation

• food sensitivity damage

• systemic inflammation

Works brilliantly with:
✔️ carnivore or elimination diet
✔️ collagen
✔️ probiotics (hello For Her!)
✔️ glutamine1

2. For Hormone Health (especially 35+)

Kisspeptin-10

Supports healthy:

• ovulation

• progesterone

• estrogen balance

• fertility

• libido

Great for women entering perimenopause who feel “flat” hormonally.

CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin

Helps restore:

• growth hormone

• tissue repair

• sleep depth

• fat metabolism

• lean muscle

Dr Amy Shah talks about GH (growth hormone) decline being a major factor in fatigue, belly fat and slow recovery for women after 35 – these peptides support that pathway safely.

3. For Weight Loss & Metabolic Health

AOD-9604

The peptide many women use to support:

• stubborn belly fat

• insulin resistance

• slow metabolism

• low energy

Helps the body use fat as fuel without stimulating appetite the way GLP-1 agonists do.

4. For Brain Health, Mood & Focus

Selank

Great for:

• anxiety

• stress

• mental clarity

• gentle mood regulating

• reducing “overwhelm”

Semax

Supports:

• memory

• productivity

• calm focus

• neuroprotection

Dr Will Cole uses these in functional protocols for burnout, executive dysfunction and chronic inflammation.

5. For Injury, Recovery & Longevity

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4)

Supports:

• accelerated injury recovery

• tendon healing

• soft tissue repair

• anti-inflammatory pathways

Many women use this alongside BPC-157 after surgeries, childbirth, or chronic inflammation.

How to source peptides safely in Australia

Here are reputable sources used by functional practitioners:

✔️ Optim Labs AU
✔️ Research Peptides Australia
✔️ Peptide Clinics Australia
✔️ Peptide Sciences AU

Always check:

• third-party testing

• sterility certification

• transparent ingredient breakdown

• local compounding options

Never buy peptides from:
✘ eBay
✘ Amazon
✘ overseas drop-ship websites

Your body deserves better.

How For Her complements peptide protocols

This is an easy one — because peptides accelerate healing, but they don’t replace the foundation.

For Her Probiotic supports:
✔️ gut microbiome diversity
✔️ nutrient absorption
✔️ hormone detoxification
✔️ inflammation reduction
✔️ digestion + bowel regularity

Which means:
Peptides work BETTER and FASTER when your gut is nourished.

And unlike lab-made probiotic capsules, For Her is:

• wholefood based

• fermented

• bioavailable

• gentle

• recognisable to your body

• synergistic with peptides

It’s the most natural “base layer” for any healing protocol.

Peptides aren’t a shortcut — they’re a catalyst

Peptides don’t replace healthy habits, they enhance them. When you nourish your gut, balance your hormones, eat whole foods, build muscle, rest, pray and regulate your nervous system… peptides simply give your body the nudge it needs to function the way it was designed to.

Women over 35 are in a powerful chapter of life — wiser, more intuitive, more resilient — but we also deserve support, and peptides, when used intentionally, can be one of the most supportive tools available.

Want to complement your peptide protocol naturally?

Start with For Her Probiotic — your daily foundational support for gut repair, hormones and inflammation.

Or grab my 7-Day Gut Healing Meal Plan for a simple reset that pairs perfectly with any peptide protocol.