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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 43 MIN

GLP-1 FASTING MYTH-Are you doing it WRONG?

from Weekly Pep Talk · host Prime Longevity Protocol

Does Retatrutide completely change how fasting works? And are most people using GLP-1 peptides the wrong way?In Episode 8 of Pep-Talk, Max Plasencia and Mike Sheffer dive deep into the science behind GLP-1 peptides, fasting, longevity, and anti-aging optimization — including powerful compounds like Tesamorelin, Epitalon, FOXO4-DRI, SS31, and MOTS-C.We break down why so many people fail with GLP-1 protocols, how Retatrutide impacts fasting and metabolism, and how to build smarter peptide stacks for long-term fat loss, performance, and longevity.💡 What You’ll Learn:Does Retatrutide break a fast?The truth about Tesamorelin + fastingWhy insulin resistance shuts down GH signalingHow GLP-1 peptides improve insulin sensitivityThe biggest GLP-1 mistakes people makeEpitalon benefits for anti-aging & longevityFOXO4-DRI and “zombie cell” research explainedThe best peptide stacking strategy for longevityHow SS31 + MOTS-C support mitochondrial health & energy🎙️ About Pep-Talk:Hosted by Max Plasencia & Mike Sheffer, Pep-Talk is a weekly podcast focused on peptides, longevity, fat loss, biohacking, and performance optimization.⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:00 GLP-1 + Fasting Discussion05:00 Retatrutide & Tesamorelin Explained12:00 What Actually Counts as “Fasting”?18:00 Insulin Resistance & GH Signaling24:00 Why People Misuse GLP-131:00 Muscle Loss & GLP-1 Myths40:00 Epitalon Benefits Explained48:00 FOXO4-DRI & Zombie Cells56:00 Anti-Aging Peptide Stack01:04:00 SS31 + MOTS-C Synergy01:12:00 Longevity Protocol Discussion01:18:00 Final ThoughtsBuy Peptides online at Prime Longevity Peptides: Enter code:welcome20 for 20% off your first order:⁠⁠https://primelongevitypeptides.com⁠⁠Join Our Community Group: GLP& Peptide Warriors: Science-Backed & SupportedInstagram @mikesheffer_Instagram ⁠prime_longevity_protocol⁠Email - [email protected]

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