#414 Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson – Peptides and GLP-1 Agonist Drugs Masterclass

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 moreCHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Dr. Dwayne Jackson and Peptides01:15 Understanding Peptides: Basics and Functions02:58 BPC 157: Hype and Healing Potential09:40 Safety and Regulatory Concerns of Peptides22:23 GLP-1 Agonists and Weight Loss29:46 Managing Hunger and Weight Loss Post-Medication30:29 RP Strength and the RP Hypertrophy App31:53 Caloric Intake and Weight Regain33:59 Microdosing in the Fitness Industry44:03 Bodybuilding and the Pressure to Stay Lean51:59 The Dangers of Easy Access to Performance Enhancing Drugs55:50 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you, you can help me by:• Subscribing and checking out more episodes• Sharing it on your social media (tag me—I'll respond)• Sending it to a friend who needs thisFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnessWebsite: https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS & RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.com/MacrosFirst (nutrition tracking)https://www.macrosfirst.com/KNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Gripps (discount link)https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC — FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps)Go to https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know I sent you