Hello! Peptides are everywhere right now. Your social feed, your gym, your doctor's office. Weight loss. Healing. Anti-aging. Longevity. The promises are bold. The before-and-afters are convincing. And the questions are piling up. So let's cut through the noise. In this episode, Meryl goes deep on what peptides actually are, how they work in your body, and ,critically, what you need to know before you try any of them. Because not all peptides are created equal, and neither are the people selling them. Here's what we cover: • The GLP-1 boom: why Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound took over, and what the fine print actually says • The muscle loss conversation nobody is having (and why it matters enormously for long-term health) • BPC-157 and other peptides: the healing peptide generating real excitement in regenerative medicine, and what the current evidence shows • The neuropeptides: where the science gets genuinely interesting AND where caution becomes non-negotiable • Why quality and sourcing are not optional: how counterfeit and low-quality peptides can cause serious harm • Who may genuinely benefit, who should pump the brakes, and why context is everything • What your body actually needs as its foundation, because no peptide can outwork a broken base Meryl brings her functional medicine lens to one of the most talked-about topics in longevity right now, without the hype, without the fearmongering, and without leaving you more confused than when you started. This is the episode for anyone who is curious, cautious, or already mid-experiment. The bottom line? Peptides are tools, powerful ones, in the right hands, for the right reasons. But no shot, no protocol, no bio-hack replaces the fundamentals of a body that is truly well-nourished and cared for. Listen in. Share it with someone who needs it. - Meryl!