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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