PEPTIDES: Unlocking Muscle Growth, Fat Loss, Gut Healing, Longevity & The Truth About GLP-1 Drugs - "Best Of" Episode
Ben Greenfield
Mar 8, 2025
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Challenge FDA peptide bans to ensure safe access
FDA bans on compounding pharmacies for peptides are counterproductive, as they eliminate the purest sources and push consumers toward potentially tainted online vendors.
Source pure peptides from Limitless Life Nootropics for verified authenticity
The company Limitless Life Nootropics is recommended for sourcing peptides because they provide third-party certificates of authenticity to verify purity.
Combine Ipamorelin and Tesamorelin for enhanced muscle growth and fat loss
Stacking an Ipamorelin injection in the morning with a Tesamorelin injection in the evening can lead to profound increases in lean muscle, fat loss, and sleep quality.
Overcome fear of needles to embrace peptide therapy
The fear of needles, known as Trypanophobia, is the biggest barrier to peptide adoption, preventing an estimated 85% of people from using them.
Avoid GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic to maintain hormonal balance
Healthy individuals should avoid GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic because they disrupt the body's natural hormonal cycles and can lead to cellular desensitization over time.
Utilize Akkermansia muciniphila as a natural Ozempic alternative
The gut bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila is the only known strain to directly stimulate GLP-1, the same hormone targeted by drugs like Ozempic.
Avoid mixing oral peptides with digestive enzymes for better absorption
Avoid taking oral peptides with digestive enzymes or high-protein meals, as the enzymes will break down the peptides and prevent their absorption.
Utilize BPC-157 to potentially prevent stomach and skin cancers
While BPC-157 could theoretically accelerate growth if a tumor is present, studies show it may actually help prevent stomach and skin cancers.
Add collagen to coffee safely without degradation
You can safely add collagen to hot coffee, as it doesn't begin to degrade until temperatures exceed 300°F, far hotter than coffee is brewed.
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