Episode 144: Peptides - Bleeding Edge Performance, Muscle, and Recovery with Dr. Andy Galpin & Dr. Ryan Greene

Dr. Greene's background and creation of Monarch ClubDr. Galpin's background and interest in human performanceBarbell Shrugged episode for reference.What are peptides and how are they different from HGH and Testosterone?Why haven't we heard much about peptides?What are the problems with self-medicating?Can professional athletes use peptides?Peptides for recreational athletes?What Dr. Greene usesCostSuggestions for general populationUsing before surgeryMore peptides for peak performanceAny other uses or contraindications?Use of niagen?Dr. Green on InstagramDr. Galpin on Instagram on YoutubeDr. Greene is D.O. (an osteopathic physician) specializing in human performance, sports medicine, nutrition, and cutting-edge recovery methods. Dr. Greene’s principal belief is that integrating a constantly collaborative, holistic, evidence-based practice amongst health and wellness practitioners is crucial for an individual’s sustained success.Dr. Greene is the principal medical advisor at Monarch Athletic Club in West Hollywood, the first private, sustainable health and wellness facility delivering traditional training services combined with physician-directed, evidence-based integrative medical intervention. Check them out at https://www.instagram.com/monarchclubs.Dr. Andy Galpin is a Professor of Kinesiology at California State University, Fullerton, and one of the foremost experts in muscle physiology- how do you increase strength, hypertrophy, and endurance performance. He has published numerous studies and works with several elite-level athletes across many sports, from UFC fighters to Olympic weight lifters. Check out all of his info below. http://www.andygalpin.com/Optimizing sleep for athletes and high performers | Absolute Resthttps://www.absoluterest.com/This podcast is brought to you by the Physiologic Flexibility Certification course. In the course, I talk about the body's homeostatic regulators and how you can train them. The benefit is enhanced recovery and greater robustness. We cover breathing techniques, CWI, sauna, HIIT, diet, and more. The course is open for enrollment until midnight April 11, 2022. Get the Daily Fitness Insider newsletter (free): https://www.miketnelson.com/newsletter