Dean Henry: Peptides Explained, Fat Loss, Hormones and Longevity

About this episode

Dean Henry discusses the science of peptides and their impact on fat loss, hormones, and longevity.

Peptides are everywhere right now but what are they really and do they live up to the hype? In this episode, I’m joined by peptide specialist Dean Henry to break down the science in a way that actually makes sense. From fat loss and hormone balance to brain function, sleep and longevity, we explore how therapeutic peptides work in the body and where people are getting it wrong. Dean shares his own journey into the world of functional medicine, how peptides differ from traditional pharmaceuticals and why more is not always better when it comes to optimisation. If you are a midlife woman navigating changing hormones, energy dips or stubborn weight gain, this episode will give you a clearer and more grounded understanding of what peptides can and cannot do. • What peptides actually are in simple terms • How peptides act as signalling molecules in the body • The difference between peptides, hormones and pharmaceuticals • Why cycling peptides matters and why more is not better • Peptides for midlife women including hormones, brain fog, sleep and mood • The truth about GLP-1s including Ozempic and Mounjaro • Fat loss versus longevity and what to prioritise • Peptides for inflammation…

People in this episode

Host: Sweaty AF

Guest: Dean Henry

Topics covered

• peptides
• fat loss
• hormones
• longevity
• functional medicine
• midlife women
• health optimization

Keywords

• peptides
• hormone balance
• functional medicine
• fat loss
• longevity
• midlife women
• brain function
• sleep
• optimisation

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Ozempic, Mounjaro

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