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Understanding Peptides and How to Use Them with Nathalie Niddam

Episode 762 Published 2 years ago

Episode Highlights With Nathalie Niddam

What peptides are and why these chains of amino acids can be so beneficial
Peptides are amino acids that are 50 or less amino acids in length, polypeptides are 50-100
Proteins are chains of 100 amino acids or more
How peptides act as signaling molecules
They are naturally occurring in the body but specific ones can be used in special ways
Insulin is actually a peptide that we make and that we can take if needed
Most peptides we take are naturally occurring fragments of peptides within the body
What BPC 157 is and how it is effective in a wide range of uses — the Swiss Army knife of peptides
Other peptides that can be beneficial
Why peptides are hard to get right now and what to know about them
Risks and safety information to know about peptides

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