90% Healthy

Peptides Explained: Science, Safety, and the Billion-Dollar Confusion


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Peptides are suddenly everywhere, from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to recovery stacks, skincare, and “research-grade” compounds sold online.

  • But what are peptides really?
  • Which ones are proven?
  • Which ones are dangerous?
  • And why is the industry being called the Wild West right now?

In this episode of the 90% Healthy Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Melissa Petersen, clinician, longevity strategist, and founder of Peptide University, to cut through the confusion.

We cover:

  • What peptides actually are (and why your body already makes thousands of them)
  • Why GLP-1 drugs are peptides — and why dosing matters more than people realize
  • The difference between FDA-approved, compounding pharmacy, and “research-grade” peptides
  • Why bro science and influencer stacks are putting people at risk
  • What the FDA crackdown really means for consumers
  • How to think about peptides as signals, not shortcut
  • Why peptides can enhance health, but never replace movement, sleep, nutrition, or even purpose

🎧 Listen now and share this with someone who’s peptide-curious but confused.

This episode is for anyone curious about peptides but unwilling to gamble with their health.

Guest: Dr. Melissa Petersen | https://mypeptideuniversity.com/

Hosts: Don Moxley | https://trainrecoverwin.com/

Klaudia Balogh | http://longevityjournalist.com/

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90% HealthyBy Klaudia Balogh and Don Moxley