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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 26 MIN

Should You Really Be Taking Peptides? | AMA with Dr Karan

from Dr Karan Explores · host OG Podcasts

💬 Should you be taking peptides? From anti-aging promises to superhuman healing - peptides are massively hyped right now, and are being aggressively marketed online. But here’s why you should think twice before giving in to the marketing.⚡While there are many FDA-approved peptides that you can get your hands on, most of the hype right now is focussed on grey-market, unregulated drugs. Things like BPC-157, TB-500 and the “Wolverine stack”.In this AMA, Dr Karan answers your top questions about peptides and breaks down the real science behind the online claims.🎧 Stay tuned to find out: ➡ What a peptide actually is - explained as simply as possible➡︎ Whether peptides in skincare actually work - and how they differ from injectables➡︎ If peptides can slow down aging - or help with autoimmune diseases➡︎ Why marketing is drawing comparisons between peptides and GLP-1s ➡︎ If BPC-157 actually helps with healing and recovery - and the possible dangers➡︎ The side effects of injecting peptides your body doesn't actually need#PeptideTherapy, #LongevityScience, #EvidenceBasedHealth, #Biohacking, #HealthPodcast, #DrKaran, #MedicalMythsDebunkedDon't miss an episode! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKaran?sub_confirmation=1 📕 Chapters(0:00) Introduction(1:18) What is a peptide?(4:11) Difference between skincare peptides and injectables(6:03) Which peptides are FDA-approved?(7:58) Why people compare GLP-1s with peptides(9:22) Why isn’t the FDA cracking down on illegal sales?(11:05) The real science of BPC-157(12:58) Have these peptides been studied for cancer causing effects?(15:16) Side effects of injecting peptides you don’t need(17:04) Are the anti-aging claims really true?(18:53) Do peptides help with autoimmune diseases?(20:14) What is the “Wolverine stack”?(22:03) Is there a best way to take peptides?(23:12) Overview and summary🚽 Discover Throne’s incredible new smart toilet device at http://thronescience.com 🤖 Discover my digital twin here: http://DrKaran.ai 🔥  Head to https://loamscience.com/ try LOAM - and get an additional 10% with code POD10.🔥 Get my free weekly newsletter filled with easy to action health tips, interesting facts and science to fill your curiosity: https://drkaran.beehiiv.com/subscribe🔥 For more useful science for your everyday life, grab my best selling book “This Book May Save Your Life”: https://geni.us/DrKaranBook 📕 Order my new book, This Is Vital Information, here: https://amzn.eu/d/0gfgOXFo🎙️ An OG Podcasts production.About Dr Karan:Dr. Karan Rajan is a doctor, author, and educator dedicated to making health and medical science accessible to all. Through evidence-based analysis, he addresses topics such as gut health, brain health, and healthy lifestyle choices, while dispelling common medical myths with a touch of dark humor. His content provides reliable, research-driven insights designed to inform and empower viewers to better understand their health.📱Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkaranrajan/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKaranR/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.karanr  X: https://twitter.com/drkaranrajan  Website: https://linktr.ee/ThisisVitalInformation

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