Apr 23, 2026

What are peptides like BPC-157 and why is RFK Jr. trying to make them more easily available to Americans? Also why are they illegal in Canada? We also reveal the two peptides (one very old and one very recent) that have revolutionized medicine. Hint we’ve covered both on the show before.

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References:

1. Phase 1 safety study that was cancelled   https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02637284

2. Retrospective case series of 12 patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34324435/

3. A pilot study of 2 patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40131143/

Background reading:

https://apnews.com/article/peptide-injections-risks-side-effects-6f0d391b270f5008932cba909b8fef07

https://ascpt.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cpt.613

https://capitalcurrent.ca/fitness-influencers-promote-risky-unproven-fitness-products-called-peptides-online-and-health-experts-are-ringing-alarm-bells/

https://theconversation.com/no-you-dont-need-the-barbie-drug-to-tan-whatever-tiktok-says-heres-why-melanotan-ii-is-so-risky-247445

https://erictopol.substack.com/p/the-peptide-craze

https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2026/feb/05/injectable-peptides-trend

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/04/13/why-are-people-injecting-themselves-with-peptides#rid=c3626699-c95b-487e-9e08-58814ae13bcd&q=peptides