Episode 483: Hot Take on Peptides

Episode 483: Hot Take on Peptides

From Naturally Nourished by Ali Miller RD

February 23, 2026 · 1h 4m · Episode 462

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This episode explores the rise of peptides in wellness, their mechanisms, safety, and alternatives to injections.

Are peptides the wellness world’s newest miracle, or just the latest overhyped biohack? With ads for injectable weight-loss solutions everywhere you look and wellness influencers calling peptides the holy grail, we’re taking a step back to unpack what’s actually going on beneath the marketing. In this episode, we break down what peptides are, what they do in the body, and why they’ve suddenly exploded in popularity across both clinical and wellness spaces. We’re also diving into the questions we know you’re really asking—are peptide injections actually safe, who (if anyone) are they appropriate for, and what should give you pause? This conversation walks through the mechanisms, risks, and real-world considerations from a functional medicine lens as well as how you can get similar results without subjecting yourself to expensive weekly injections. Also in this episode: Relax and Regulate now reformulated - use RELAX15 for 15% off What are peptides? Episode 474 Hack Your Health Recap: A-ha's and New Products Ali is Stoked About Sourcing and mechanism of action Applications of peptides Naturally sequenced peptides vs. unnatural amino acids Cellular Antiox Pure Collagen Concerns of…

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Host: Ali Miller

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Organizations: Ozempic, Berberine, Keto

Products: Relax and Regulate, Pure Collagen, Cellular Antiox, Super Turmeric, Adaptogen Boost, EPA DHA Extra, Restore Baseline Probiotic, BPC-157, Bio-C

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