Epstein-Barr, Peptides, and Immune Health with Dr. Vojdani - PART1
Epstein-Barr, Peptides, and Immune Health with Dr. Vojdani - PART1  
Podcast: When Millennials Become Moms
Published On: Tue Feb 24 2026
Description: In Part One with Dr. Vojdani, Natasha shares her personal experience with Epstein-Barr Virus and the symptoms that led her to seek answers. Dr. Vojdani explains what EBV is, how to properly test for it, and why many conventional approaches miss reactivation. We discuss immune triggers, ferritin levels, environmental toxins like PFAS, and why EBV seems more reactive in recent years. The conversation also covers Thymosin Alpha 1, peptides, sourcing concerns, breastfeeding safety, and how EBV can impact both adults and children. This episode lays the groundwork for understanding EBV from both a personal and clinical lens. Notes: 1:00 – Natasha shares her experience with Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). 2:50 – What is Epstein-Barr Virus? 6:00 – How do you properly test for EBV, and what are the issues with how most doctors are currently testing for it? 7:45 – Explaining the Thymosin Alpha 1 shot. 8:30 – Natasha shares some of the symptoms she was experiencing. 10:00 – Dr. Vojdani explains more about peptides and how they work. 13:00 – Concerns about peptides coming from China. 14:25 – Dr. Vojdani responds to the Medical Medium protocol for Epstein-Barr. 15:30 – Can EBV be treated safely while breastfeeding? 16:52 – Are peptides safe during breastfeeding? 17:30 – Conditions Dr. Vojdani sees triggered by EBV in his clinic. 18:00 – Why EBV cases have increased over the past five years. 20:00 – Does mycoplasma bacteria play a role in EBV or other chronic conditions? 21:00 – The impact of ferritin levels and whether low ferritin can contribute to reactivation. 22:00 – Questions about children recovering from Epstein-Barr Virus. 24:00 – PFAS and immune conditions.