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Dr Leigh Baxt discusses the science behind peptides and the discrepancies between marketed claims and evidence.

Peptides are being marketed as solutions for everything from injury recovery to longevity, but what does the science actually say? In this episode, Dr Leigh Baxt joins me to break down what peptides are, how drug development really works, and why so many of the claims circulating online are running far ahead of the evidence. We explore the difference between approved peptide medicines and unregulated products sold online, why anecdotes are not enough, and what people should understand before putting these compounds into their bodies. What We Cover What peptides are and why they are not new FDA-approved peptide drugs versus unregulated peptides sold online Why scientists are concerned about the current peptide boom How drugs are developed and why most ideas fail Why animal and cell studies are not enough to establish safety and efficacy The problem with using “natural” as a proxy for safe How to think critically about peptide marketing and anecdotal claims This is an important conversation for anyone trying to make sense of the peptide boom and separate genuine science from wellness hype. To learn more from Dr Leigh Baxt, follow her on Instagram at @sciencemomscicomm. I also…

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