#387 - AMA #83: Peptides—evaluating the science, safety, and hype in a rapidly growing field

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Peptides sit at the intersection of biological plausibility, clinical promise, and rampant commercialization. They're often marketed as cutting edge regenerative therapies for everything from muscle repair and longevity to cosmetic enhancements. But the reality is that the peptide ecosystem is sprawling, poorly regulated, and filled with claims that range from legitimate to completely ungrounded. So the goal of this episode is not to promote peptides or dismiss them as a category, but to give you a framework for evaluating them.

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