#77: Can Peptides Really Improve Performance? The Truth About GLP-1s, Muscle Loss & Longevity | Tony Medrano

🧠Start healing today with our #sponsor BetterHelp and get 10% off your first month by going to:https://www.betterhelp.com/ichoosehealthAre peptides the future of health optimization—or just another trend?In this episode of the I Choose Health Podcast, Stefan Lessie sits down with Tony Medrano—former U.S. Naval Officer, former NYC physics teacher, Ironman athlete, AI entrepreneur, and founder of LongevityPlan.ai—to break down the science behind peptides, GLP-1 medications, recovery, muscle preservation, longevity, and performance.Topics include:✅ What peptides actually are✅ GLP-1s (Ozempic, Wegovy & more) explained✅ Why people lose muscle on weight-loss medications✅ How to avoid "Ozempic Face"✅ Peptides for injury recovery and athletic performance✅ AI and personalized longevity medicine✅ Performance-enhancing peptides vs steroids✅ Celebrity physique discussion (The Rock, Chris Hemsworth, Joe Rogan & Hugh Jackman)Whether you're trying to lose weight, improve performance, recover from injury, or simply understand the hype surrounding peptides, this conversation provides practical insights backed by experience and medical collaboration.⬇️ Learn more about Tony Medrano & LongevityPlan.ai🌐 Websitehttps://www.longevityplan.aiLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymedrano/https://www.linkedin.com/company/longevityplan-ai/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@LongevityPlanAIhttps://www.youtube.com/@LongevityPlanAI-VideosInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/longevityplanai/https://www.instagram.com/tmedranosd/X (Twitter)https://x.com/longevityplanaihttps://x.com/TMedrano2TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@longevityplan.aiSubstackhttps://substack.com/@longevityplanaiFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/anthonypmedranohttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582868553480Reddithttps://www.reddit.com/user/LongevityPlan_AI/Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/longevityplan-ai.bsky.socialQuorahttps://www.quora.com/profile/LongevityPlanAIChapters:00:00 The rise of GLP-1 medications01:15 BetterHelp Sponsor02:18 Meet Tony Medrano04:29 Why Tony entered the longevity space08:23 What are peptides?12:44 Are peptides safe?17:42 Ozempic Face explained20:46 Can you prevent muscle loss?21:20 Diabetes vs weight loss23:20 Peptides vs traditional drugs27:20 AI and personalized longevity34:20 Are peptides performance-enhancing drugs?36:27 Celebrity physiques: The Rock, Chris Hemsworth, Joe Rogan & Hugh Jackman44:56 Can personal trainers embrace peptides?48:13 Will peptides become mainstream?50:15 How LongevityPlan.ai helps clients53:16 Final thoughts#Peptides #GLP1 #Ozempic #Longevity #Performance #WeightLoss #Fitness #MuscleGain #Recovery #HealthOptimization #Biohacking #TonyMedrano #IChooseHealth #AI #podcastbrasil 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available.👍 If you enjoyed this conversation, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before beginning any medical treatment or peptide therapy.🔔 Subscribe & Connect with I Choose Health:🎥 YouTube Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IChooseHealthPodcast 💪 Fitness Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@mindcorefitness1 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ichoosehealthpodcast/🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ichoosehealthpodcast🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rxOkqBlAQBZVfznoUpNvP🛍️ Shop Merch: https://linkly.link/2ii1x