Microplastics, PFAS, Peptides, Poop Snakes & Long COVID Recovery | Ask Me Anything

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In this Ask Me Anything episode, I sat down with my telehealth team to answer some of your most unexpected - and strangely relatable - health questions. From the safety of Invisalign retainers to the growing buzz around peptides and long COVID recovery, we unpack the science behind what’s trending (and what’s not being talked about enough). We also get real about what your poop can tell you, how to support digestion after antibiotics, and what might be going on if you’re dealing with iron deficiency or bloating that just won’t quit. These are the kinds of questions that come up every day in our clinic - and they’re exactly the conversations we love having. My hope is that this episode empowers you to stay curious, dig deeper, and feel supported on your wellness journey - no matter how strange or specific the question may seem.

A few of my favorite things we cover in this episode: 

• Can Invisalign retainers, bite guards, and other plastics affect long-term health?
• Which peptides are most promising for healing and longevity - and how to use them safely
• How long COVID and post-viral syndromes show up in functional lab work
• Why low iron can throw off your A1C levels (and what that means for metabolic health)
• What “two to three snakes a day” means in terms of optimal bowel health
• The difference between normal vs. common digestion - and what to do if you’re chronically bloated or backed up
• How stool shape and consistency are linked to liver, hormone, and nervous system health
• The most overlooked clues in gut health recovery (and why symptom mapping matters)

Links to things we talked about in this episode: 

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• Timeline is offering my audience a 20% discount on all first time purchases at timeline.com/willcole.

Happy listening and we hope you learned a little bit more on the art of being well!

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In Health,

Dr. Will Cole