{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"271: The Practical Peptide Guide for Recovery, Muscle, Fat Loss and Focus","description":"Peptides have gone mainstream, but the information around them is still a mess. One search brings up five different doses, four delivery methods, and stacks loaded with compounds you may not even need. Too many people copy the protocol, skip the reasoning, and only start asking questions when their energy crashes, the side effects hit, or nothing happens at all. Alex Kikel and I break down how to approach these compounds with an actual plan. We get into protocols for beat-up joints, lagging muscle groups, stubborn fat, cognitive performance, sleep, and pineal support. We also compare injectable, transdermal, nasal, and oral delivery, because the same compound can perform very differently depending on how and where it is used. Alex has spent roughly a decade studying and applying peptides, small molecules, and bioregulators through his own experimentation and work with clients. His education has also included direct relationships with professionals connected to Eli Lilly and Pfizer, independent chemical synthesizers, and years of hands-on protocol development, making him a credible voice for a topic that is often buried under hype, conflicting advice, and recycled information. What\u2019s Discussed: (04:05) Why advanced peptides still cannot replace training, nutrition, sleep, and recovery. (08:35) Why peptide information has become harder to trust as more online experts enter the space. (11:11) How BPC-157, TB-500, and Cartalax were discussed for joints, cartilage, and tissue repair. (12:44) Using GHK-Cu and localized applications to support recovery and lagging muscle groups. (17:23) The difference between IGF-1 LR3 for nutrient partitioning and IGF-1 DES for localized muscle signaling. (20:16) BAM-15, yohimbine, SR-9011, and SLU-PP-332 for stubborn and localized body fat. (28:01) Transdermal Noopept, intranasal NAD, Selank, and Semax for cognitive performance. (36:16) Epitalon, delivery methods, pineal support, sleep, and the risks of excessive dosing. (41:31) SANA\/MBD-1, Tesamorelin, and growth hormone for fat mobilization and localized fat reduction. Stay through the end for my TL;DR breakdown, where I condense the major compounds, their discussed applications, and the most important cautions into one final recap. This conversation is for educational purposes only. Many compounds discussed are experimental, investigational, or require medical supervision. To receive my free book, A Guide to Biohacking, leave an honest review on the platform where you listen to the podcast, then email a screenshot to info@krisgethin.com. &amp;nbsp; Find More From Kris Gethin Website: krisgethin.com\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Instagram: @krisgethin\/&amp;nbsp; YouTube: youtube.com\/krisgethin 2 Shred: unmatchedsupps.com\/products\/2shred&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Find Out More About Alex Kikel Website: theprepcoach.com\/ Instagram:@alex_kikel&amp;nbsp; YouTube: @alexkikelTPC TPC Army: skool.com\/tpcarmy\/about ","author_name":"The Kris Gethin Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.krisgethin.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42375915\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42375915"}