In this episode, Rena Malik, MD is joined by Dr. Jordan Feigenbaum to explore the science and myths around peptides, muscle health, and supplementation. They break down the realities of popular peptides like BPC-157, discuss the importance of resistance training for preventing age-related muscle loss, and offer practical advice on supplements, dietary guidelines, and exercise. Listeners will come away with clear, evidence-based recommendations for optimizing health and fitness amid today’s trends and marketing hype.
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▶️Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:38 Peptides “Glow Up” & Hype
00:01:12 What Peptides Actually Are
00:02:27 Zombie Drugs: Abandoned Pharma
00:04:03 Why They’re Easy to Access
00:06:41 Not Supplements, Not Regulated
00:10:18 Research Chemical Loophole
00:18:52 BPC-157 Claims vs Evidence
00:27:34 Growth Hormone Secretagogues
00:34:47 Tesamorelin & Legit Medical Use
00:41:26 Peptides for Fat Loss
00:53:12 Retatrutide & Next-Gen GLP-1s
01:02:39 Safety, Dosing & Unknown Risks
01:15:22 Final Take: Are Peptides Worth It?
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