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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 1H 18M

E130 - Everything You Need To Know About Peptides For Fat Loss, Muscle & Longevity

from First Things THRST · host Mike Thurston

» Produced by Hack You Media: pioneering a new category of content at the intersection of health performance, entrepreneurship & cognitive optimisation.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hackyoumedia/Website: https://hackyou.media/Trusted source for peptides: bioniqlab.comDN Lab Research: Dnlabresearch.comDean Henry has spent 11 years deep in peptide research after his misdiagnosed ACL led him down the regenerative medicine rabbit hole, and this conversation reveals why therapeutic peptides work completely differently than peptide drugs, and how to avoid toxic contamination from sketchy labs.Learn why the raw material might be fine, but contamination happens during filling in unsterile environments, how micro-dosing triple agonists for longevity differs drastically from medical protocols, and why combining growth hormone peptides with recovery compounds optimises results.00:00 Introduction02:10 Peptides 101 and their sudden mainstream popularity08:45 Dangers of “peptide drugs” like Ozempic and receptor burnout12:33 Red flags when buying or being sold peptides online17:10 Why the peptide’s container matters more than people think18:20 Retatrutide and the future of weight loss peptides21:04 Cycling peptides safely and avoiding harsh rebounds28:25 BPC-157 for connective tissue recovery and pain reduction34:17 Growth hormone peptides that optimise without suppression37:06 Safe starter blends for building muscle and recovering faster40:43 Peptides that can boost testosterone naturally, not replace it44:04 Cognitive enhancers like Semax, Selank and Dihexa49:42 Sleep-enhancing peptides and managing dependency risks52:58 GHK-Cu for skin, hair growth, and collagen regeneration56:50 The gut health stack: BPC, KPV, Lorazotide and more01:01:40 Peptides can support healing, but not replace lifestyle01:05:15 Sketchy protocols, histamine responses and what to avoid01:10:04 How to safely explore peptides with professional guidance» Escape the 9-5 & build your dream life - https://www.digitalplaybook.net/» Transform your physique - https://www.thrstapp.com/» My clothing brand, THRST - https://thrstofficial.com» Custom Bioniq supplements: https://www.bioniq.com/mikethurston• 40% off your first month of Bioniq GO• 20% off your first month of Bioniq PRO» Join our newsletter for actionable insights from every episode: https://thrst-letter.beehiiv.com/» Join WHOOP and get your first month for free - join.whoop.com/FirstThingsThrst» Follow DeanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dean.e.henry/?hl=enWebsite: https://uaepeptides.com/author/deanuaepeptides-com/

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