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You’re sore. You have tennis elbow flaring up during biceps curls and you tweaked a shoulder while putting on your turnouts. Now you’re hearing whispers around the station—someone’s taking BPC-157 or TB-500 pills to “heal faster” and crush their workouts without pain. No injections, just a couple of capsules a day. Sounds like a dream, right?
Let’s slow down and see what the science says.
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that are the building blocks of proteins. They play various roles in the body, including acting as hormones, neurotransmitters, and signaling molecules that help regulate biological functions. Some peptides are naturally occurring in the body, while others are man-made for research or therapeutic purposes. In recent years, certain peptides have gained popularity, particularly in health and fitness circles, for their potential benefits in areas such as muscle recovery, fat loss, and anti-aging.
Two peptides (that sound like Star Wars droids to me) have caught the attention of athletes and first responders alike thanks to Huberman, Rogan, and Attia:
On paper, they sound like recovery magic: take a pill, heal faster, crush your next shift. But here’s where the red flags start waving.
Neither option is FDA-approved. FDA approval provides more assurance that a drug (injection) has been rigorously evaluated for quality and purity and that the benefits outweigh the risks. But for the sake of curiosity, let’s compare the two.
Peptides are fragile molecules. When you swallow them, your digestive system breaks them down like any other protein. Oral delivery is inefficient due to low absorption rates. That means those expensive pills might be ineffective before they ever reach the intended target. Even fans of peptides admit that oral versions are way less studied and possibly way less effective.
Injections, although not recommended, would alleviate digestive concerns and improve tissue availability. However, the dosing, safety, and quality remain questionable. Avoid injectables and their oral counterparts.
These pills don’t come cheap, to the tune of $100+ a month. Add the lack of regulation, purity testing, and dosing standards, and you’re gambling with your money and your health. While peptide use in human health and optimization is promising, they should be vigorously tested in human trials before spending your hard-earned OT money.
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