Peptides Explained | BPC-157, Tesamorelin & What Works

What are peptides, and why is everyone talking about them? From fitness influencers and biohackers to Beverly Hills clinics and Hollywood anti-aging routines, peptide therapy has taken the wellness world by storm.

In this episode of ‘Live & Well’, board-certified family physician and longevity medicine specialist Dr. Daniel Ghiyam breaks down what peptides actually are, how they signal the body, and where the evidence really stands on BPC-157, Tesamorelin, GLP-1s, GHK-Cu, MOTS-c.

We cut through the noise to discuss:

• The "text message" analogy for understanding peptide cellular signaling

• The truth about BPC-157 for tendon, gut, and tissue recovery

• Tesamorelin and Growth Hormone secretagogues for fat loss and muscle

• Why GLP-1 weight loss drugs sparked today's massive peptide craze

• The serious dangers of buying "research use only" peptides online

CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS

01:14 - What Is a Peptide? (The Text Message Analogy)

03:54 - How Aging Affects Body Signaling & Cellular Repair

04:40 - The Danger of DIY Injections & Unmonitored Biohacking