Jayakar Medical Group

08/24/2026

I’ve been getting more and more questions from patients about peptides like BPC-157.

In my latest PREHAB article, I break down the peptide craze: what peptides are, why they’re so popular, what the science actually shows, and why—despite some promising early research—I’m still cautious about using them for injury recovery.

As always, the fundamentals still come first: sleep, movement, nutrition, progressive loading, and good rehab.

Check it out below 👇

“Doc, can’t you just give me BPC-157?”

07/08/2025

Creatine is one of the most underrated supplements out there. Muscle, bone, brain - it does more than you think! Check out my latest substack post to learn more

When I suggest creatine supplementation to my patients, I often get confused looks.

04/18/2025

I started a free newsletter called PREHAB. My goal is to promote proactive health, fitness, and longevity with an emphasis on musculoskeletal health. Sign up below and share with your friends, family, or anyone else you think may benefit from it!

My recent posts have covered turmeric supplementation and low back pain (and pickleball). Future posts will cover strength training, bone health, chronic inflammation, supplementation, and more!

Welcome to PREHAB, where I discuss tools to prevent medical problems and injuries before they occur. As a sports doctor, I started PREHAB to cut through the noise of health misinformation to promote proactive health, fitness, and longevity. Click to read PREHAB, by Rohit Jayakar, MD, a Substack publ...

04/09/2025

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05/06/2022

04/15/2022

Does turmeric really work for inflammation and pain?

Short answer: Yes, but for best results it should be supplemented at 1000mg-2000mg per day with black pepper for optimal absorption.

Read more on my blog!
https://jayakarmedicalgroup.com/turmeric-for-inflammation-is-it-right-for-you/