A complete guide to peptides: Retatrutide, benefits, risks and safety

A complete guide to peptides: Retatrutide, benefits, risks and safety

From Healthy Not Complicated by Kait Malthaner (BSc Nutrition and Exercise)

April 19, 2026 · 27 min · Season 3 · Episode 3

About this episode

This episode explores the benefits, risks, and safety of peptides, particularly Retatrutide, amidst changing FDA regulations.

Thank you Sodii for sponsoring this episode! Save 15% off your first order: ⁠ https://hckait.com/sodiielectrolytes Peptides are everywhere right now, but what are they, and are they actually safe? With news that the FDA may lift restrictions on certain peptides, this is about to become a much bigger conversation. In this episode, I break down everything you need to know, including what peptides are, how they work, and whether they’re worth the hype. I also share my perspective after doing a deep dive into the research, and why I’ve changed my stance on peptides, while still having reservations. If peptides do become more widely available, this is what you need to know to make an informed decision. If you want to be featured in a future episode, leave your question in the comments with the hashtag #TheSipWithSodii If your question is selected, you’ll receive a free box of Sodii everyday hydration salts (available worldwide!) Resources: https://pep-talk.health/peptide/retatrutide https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37366315/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40728138/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 04:38 What are peptides and what are they used for? 05:57 The most common peptides 06:47 Ozempic…

People in this episode

Host: Kait Malthaner

Topics covered

  • peptides
  • Retatrutide
  • safety
  • FDA regulations
  • health benefits
  • risks

Keywords

  • peptides
  • Retatrutide
  • FDA
  • Ozempic
  • safety
  • health benefits
  • risks
  • sponsor
  • Sodii

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FDA, PubMed, pep-talk.health

Products: Retatrutide, Ozempic

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