Should You Take Peptides? — Episode 403

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Avoids Injectable peptides concept ▶ 3:50

Gundry warns against injectable and research peptides promoted by influencers; they lack FDA GRAS clearance and quality control, and several of his patients had severe reactions including ER visits.

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This is still not ready for prime time

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Some patients tolerated them; others had flu-like symptoms or ER visits
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strong warning

PeptidesLongevitySafety
Endorses HomeKind Total Air device ▶ 5:30

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Air purifier with surgical-grade HEPA filter, activated carbon, and microban technology to reduce indoor air toxins, chemicals, and mold.

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Total Air uses a true surgical-grade HEPA filter

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Use code CLEANAIR for 10% off Total Air 180 HEPA 13 or 14 at HomeKind.com
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Gundry's own brand
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strong endorsement

Indoor Air QualityAir Purifier
Endorses Psyllium husk supplement ▶ 13:10

Organic (prompted)

Recommends psyllium powder, husk, or capsules to help low-carb bodybuilders avoid constipation and bloating during cutting.

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why not add psyllium powder, psyllium husk, or capsules

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FiberGut HealthConstipation
Endorses Chicory root supplement ▶ 13:40

Organic (prompted) Alternative

Prefers chicory root over inulin as a prebiotic fiber for bodybuilders on cutting diets to support gut bacteria.

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Chicory root rather than inulin are my go-to

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PrebioticGut HealthFiber
Endorses Spirulina supplement ▶ 14:00

Organic (prompted)

Suggests adding spirulina as a seaweed compound to support gut and overall health in bodybuilders on restrictive diets.

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consider adding simplistically spirulina, chlorella

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SeaweedAlgaeSupplements
Endorses Chlorella supplement ▶ 14:05

Organic (prompted) Alternative

Suggests chlorella as a seaweed/algae compound to add to a low-carb cutting diet.

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spirulina, chlorella, or a brown seaweed compound

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AlgaeSupplements
Endorses Fucoidan supplement ▶ 14:10

Organic (prompted) Alternative

Recommends fucoidan, a brown seaweed compound, as part of supplement support for low-carb bodybuilders.

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a brown seaweed compound called phucoidin

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SeaweedSupplements
Endorses Lion's Mane supplement ▶ 14:20

Endorses Lion's Mane mushroom for cognitive benefits, citing its ability to raise BDNF and grow new neurons.

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Lion's Mane does absolutely increase BDNF

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NootropicsBrain HealthBDNF