The Huberman Lab Podcast discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors, and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine. His laboratory studies neural regeneration, neuroplasticity, and brain states such as stress, focus, fear, and optimal performance. For more than 20 years, Dr. Huberman has consistently published original research findings and review articles in top-level peer-reviewed journals, including Nature, Science, Cell, Neuron, and Current Biology. He is a regular member of several National Institutes of Health review panels and a Fellow of the McKnight Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts. Dr. Huberman regularly consults for technology development companies, professional athletic organizations, and various units of U.S. and Canadian Special Operations.
Benefits & Risks of Peptide Therapeutics for Physical & Mental Health
In this episode, I explain the major categories and types of peptides currently in use for therapeutic purposes. I discuss peptides for improving tissue rejuvenation and repair, promoting longevity, improving muscle growth and fat loss, and boosting mood, vitality, and libido. I explain the biology of how these peptides work and both their potential benefits and risks. I also discuss peptide sourcing, dosages, cycling, routes of administration, and how peptides work in combination.
This episode will help you better understand the rapidly expanding landscape of peptide therapeutics and how to evaluate if specific peptides might be advantageous towards achieving your physical or mental health goals.
For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com.
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Timestamps
(00:00:00) Peptides
(00:03:20) Sponsors: Mateina, Levels & Joovv
(00:07:44) What is a Peptide?
(00:12:06) Peptide Sourcing, Lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
(00:14:48) Rejuvenation & Tissue Repair: BPC-157, Angiogenesis
(00:21:50) BPC-157 & Tissue Injury; Mode of Delivery
(00:27:53) BPC-157: Safety, Doses, Cycling, Tumor Risk
(00:35:16) Sponsor: AG1
(00:36:43) Tissue Repair: Thymosin Beta-4, TB-500
(00:40:49) Growth & Metabolism: Growth Hormone, IGF-1, Risks
(00:45:25) Secretagogues, Sermorelin, Tesamorelin, CJC-1295
(00:52:21) Sponsor: LMNT
(00:53:44) Ipamorelin, Hexarelin, GHRP-3, MK-677; Risks & Timing
(00:58:69) Peptides for Growth Hormone & IGF-1, Risk; Combinations & Dosing
(01:06:12) Longevity: Thymosin Beta-4, Epitalon (Epithalon)
(01:12:09) Vitality: Melanotan, PT-141 (Vyleesi), Risks
(01:17:21) Vitality: Kisspeptin
(01:21:46) Peptides, Potential Benefits, Side-Effects & Risks
(01:24:19) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter