Barbell Medicine
Episode #380: The Peptide Market Audit: Injury Healing or Biohacking Hype?
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26 Dec 2025 · 1h 21m
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Biohackers and longevity clinics claim peptides are a side-effect-free sniper rifle for fat loss and injury recovery, but the reality is often buried in failed clinical trials and regulatory bans. Many popular compounds like BPC-157 have never undergone a single randomized controlled trial in humans, despite their reputation for Wolverine-like healing. This episode dismantles the hype surrounding the gray market, exposing the significant risks of immunogenicity and heavy metal contamination. Lea