Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD in Neuromuscular Physiology, joins me to bring clarity, evidence, and nuance to one of the most hyped and misunderstood topics in modern fitness and medicine—peptides.

With an extensive background in academic research, education, and business, Dwayne draws from his PhD work on peptides to help separate legitimate science from marketing myth.

He shares expert insight on:
• What peptides actually are and how they function in the body
• Whether BPC-157 truly delivers on its “healing” reputation
• The strength of current evidence behind popular peptide claims
• Why sourcing peptides outside medical supervision is risky
• The exciting—but complex—future of GLP-1 agonists and similar drugs
• Whether microdosing GLP-1 medications holds any merit
• The real science behind GLP-1 effects beyond appetite and fat loss
• The growing danger of social media misinformation in bodybuilding and health
• And much more

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Dwayne Jackson and Peptides
01:15 Understanding Peptides: Basics and Functions
02:58 BPC 157: Hype and Healing Potential
09:40 Safety and Regulatory Concerns of Peptides
22:23 GLP-1 Agonists and Weight Loss
29:46 Managing Hunger and Weight Loss Post-Medication
30:29 RP Strength and the RP Hypertrophy App
31:53 Caloric Intake and Weight Regain
33:59 Microdosing in the Fitness Industry
44:03 Bodybuilding and the Pressure to Stay Lean
51:59 The Dangers of Easy Access to Performance Enhancing Drugs
55:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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