Why Is Everyone Talking About Peptides? Uncut with Dr Jamie Addlestone

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Hey Lifers: Peptides have gone from a niche biohacking term to something that we seem to get questions about almost every day in the facebook group. You might have heard of them being marketed as the fix for anti-aging, gut healing, weight loss, clear skin, muscle growth and a whole lot more. All of a sudden they’re everywhere but nobody actually knows what that means, whether it's safe, whether it's even legal here in Australia, or whether it's just the next wellness trend dressed up in science-y language. So today we're unpacking all of that and asking the questions everyone's too embarrassed to ask. Are peptides actually backed by science? To break it all down, we've got Dr Jamie Addlestone who deals with this exact conversation with patients every single day. Dr Jamie Addlestone is a consultant GP, longevity medicine and medical aesthetics doctor with over 15 years of clinical experience. We need to advise that this conversation is not medical advice. It is general in nature. You must speak to your own GP or specialist doctor before starting any type of medical treatment. Jamie shares: The difference between TGA-approved peptides and the untested "gray market" ones What's really in the "Wolverine Stack," and how gray market vials are often mislabelled or contaminated Why "natural" doesn't mean "safe," and the real side effects he's seen in patients The truth about GLP-1s like tirzepatide and retatrutide The rise of libido peptides, the "Adonis Protocol" and his take on the Brian Johnson biohacking movement Why he's not "anti-peptide" Content Note: We actually recorded this chat with Jamie back in August. Now, peptides are a really fast-moving space, so some of the science, research and specific info we talk about may have changed since we sat down with Jamie. Think of it as a snapshot of where things were at the time. And as always, nothing in this episode is medical advice, so please chat to your GP or a qualified health professional. TIMESTAMPS (YouTube) 00:00 — What is a peptide, and why is everyone suddenly talking about them 05:29 — Approved vs. unapproved peptides, and what's really in the "Wolverine Stack" 08:25 — How companies legally sell untested peptides through the "research purposes only" loophole 17:35 — The real risks: cancer concerns, acromegaly, infections and other long-term unknowns 21:52 — Brian Johnson, biohacking and the difference between lifespan and health span 34:26 — TRT, libido peptides, the "Adonis Protocol" and the Enhanced Games 39:17 — The worst outcomes Jamie's seen in patients, and where GLP-1s genuinely change lives You can find more from Dr Jamie Addlestone here: https://www.instagram.com/drjamieaddlestone/?hl=en Keep your questions coming! Slide into the Life Uncut DMs at @lifeuncutpodcast on Instagram Join us on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus episodes You can watch us on Youtube Join us on tiktok Or join the Facebook Discussion Group Hosted by Britt Hockley & Laura Byrne Produced by Sophie Nathan Video Produced by Vanessa Beckford & Lachy Pugsley Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! XxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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