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Could Peptides Be the Key to Longevity, Faster Healing, and Peak Performance? Peptide therapy is gaining traction among athletes, biohackers, and health experts for its potential to boost muscle recovery, support weight loss, enhance anti-aging, and improve gut health. In this episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, Dr. Axe explores the science behind peptides and how they may revolutionize natural health and longevity. In this episode: What peptides are and how they work to optimize healing and performance The top peptides for injury recovery, muscle growth, fat loss, and gut health Why peptides may be a safer alternative to hormone replacement therapy (HRT) How peptides support anti-aging, skin rejuvenation, metabolism, and brain function The truth about peptide safety, legality, and common misconceptions How to find and use peptides safely for maximum benefits Listen now to learn how peptides can help you take your health to the next level. ------ 00:00 Dr. Axe Personal Peptide Testimony 03:38 What Are Peptides? 11:54 Benefits of Peptides 17:08 Top Recommended Peptides 27:06 GLP-1 vs. Ozempic 31:45 More Recommended Peptides 38:02 Celebrity Testimonies 40:37 Hormone Replacement Therapy 45:19 How to Obtain Peptides 48:10 Myths and Truths About Peptides 50:35 Side Effects of Peptides ------ Staying healthy in today's world is an upstream battle. Subscribe to Wellness Weekly , your 5-minute dose of sound health advice to help you grow physically, mentally, and spiritually. Every Wednesday, you'll get: Holistic health news & life-hacks from a biblical world view Powerful free resources including classes, Q&As, and guides from Dr. Axe The latest episodes of The Dr. Josh Axe Show Sign up here → https://forms.thehealthinstitute.com/l-77 ------ Links: We’ve created a full blog post that walks through the main points and insights from this episode. If you'd like to dive deeper or revisit the information later, this is a helpful resource to keep on hand. Read it here → https://thehealthinstitute.com/2025/02/28/the-power-of-peptides-what-you-need-to-know/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6566176/ https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/functional-medicine/peptide-therapy/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zU5EYw06wtw https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/newsroom/news-releases/2023/11/novel-peptide-therapy-shows-promise-for-treating-obesity-diabetes-and-aging https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-are-peptides https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-022-00904-4 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359644614003997?via%3Dihub https://wisconsinfunctionalmed.com/functional-medicine/peptide-therapy/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0968089617310222 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8999041/ https://usasportsmedicine.com/blog/the-facts-about-peptide-therapy/ https://www.eurekaselect.com/article/106871 https://journals.lww.com/aidsonline/abstract/2021/07150/tesamorelin_improves_fat_quality_independent_of.7.aspx https://infusionhealth.org/peptide-therapy/understanding-peptide-therapy-a-beginners-guide https://muscleandbrawn.com/peptides/peptides-for-healing/ https://infusionhealth.org/peptide-therapy/understanding-peptide-therapy-a-beginners-guide https://stemshealthregenerativemedicine.com/resources/a-comprehensive-guide-to-11-of-the-most-common-peptides-for-longevity-amp-anti-aging https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gx3kkz8z3o?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-are-peptides https://peptidesociety.org/ https://www.modernwellnessclinic.com/blog/myths-and-facts-about-peptide-therapy https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-022-00904-4 ------ Ads: Even if your bloodwork looks "normal," your symptoms could point to Cell Danger Response (CDR). Discover how to break free from CDR and unlock your full potential at https://beyondbloodwork.com/ . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices