The Truth About Peptides In Sports (With Dr. Harry)

Peptides are becoming one of the biggest topics in health, longevity, and performance, but how much of the hype is actually backed by evidence? In this episode, Gerard and Jordan sit down with Dr. Harry Weisinger to unpack the science, risks, potential benefits, and ethical questions surrounding peptides, including BPC-157 and GLP-1s. They discuss recovery, performance enhancement, longevity, and why athletes should be cautious before jumping on the latest trend. A fascinating conversation about what we know, what we don’t, and where peptide medicine could be heading. We've partnered with Effortless Swimming to offer our community an exclusive 15% discount on NanoClear Goggles. Use the link below to shop: https://shop.effortlessswimming.com/discount/TRIVELO Dr. Harry Weisinger: Website: https://myperformancedoctor.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_performance_doctor/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-harry-w Substack: https://drharry1.substack.com This episode is brought to you by TriVelo Coaching. We help triathletes and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and endurance coach Jordan Donnelly. Timestamps: 0:00 – Meet Dr. Harry Weisinger 1:16 – Should People Be Allowed Peptides? 3:13 – What Exactly Are Peptides? 5:21 – What Happens When We Add Peptides? 7:47 – Why Peptides Suddenly Exploded 10:12 – Why Is BPC-157 So Popular? 12:17 – BPC-157: Evidence vs Hype 14:04 – Why Peptide Research Is So Difficult 16:56 – Are Peptides Actually Legal in Australia? 20:33 – Why Peptides Are Being Driven Underground 22:42 – The Risks of the Peptide Grey Market 26:04 – Can You Actually Trust What You Buy? 29:43 – Dr. Harry’s Achilles Injury Experiment 35:34 – Peptides, Doping and Fair Competition 42:54 – Which Peptides Are Banned in Sport? 46:51 – Are GLP-1s Useful for Athletes? 51:13 – What We Still Don’t Know About Safety 57:32 – Is Peptide Medicine the Future? 1:01:02 – Can Peptides Change Athletic Recovery? 1:03:29 – The Real Problem With Peptide Hype 1:04:48 – How Much Potential Do Peptides Have? 1:06:36 – What is TriVelo's stance? If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, visit trivelocoaching.com.au. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to be medical advice, treatment, or diagnosis. None of the content provided is intended to imply that any products, remedies, or information mentioned are designed to prevent, diagnose, cure, or alleviate any disease, ailment, defect, or injury, nor should they be used for therapeutic purposes. The content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming, or triathlon training and should not replace medical advice from a qualified healthcare professional. We do not accept liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred through the use of or reliance on our content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.