Everything You Need to Know About Peptides and Sports Supplements: Iron Radio Podcast

In this episode of Iron Radio, strength coach and powerlifter Phil Stevens, Dr. Mike Nelson, creator of the Flex Diet Cert, and nutrition and exercise physiology professor Dr. Lonnie Lowery discuss a range of topics focused on dietary supplements and peptides in sports performance. They highlight the new book 'Dietary Supplements in Sports Performance' by Lonnie Lowry and Kim Muller and the growing interest in peptides within the fitness community. The conversation includes cautionary advice on the use of peptides due to limited human data, safety concerns, and the issues surrounding unregulated supplement markets. The hosts also reminisce about past trends in sports supplements, emphasize the irreplaceable value of exercise, and caution against relying solely on new chemical compounds for performance enhancement.

00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions

01:30 Dr. Lonnie Lowery's New Book on Dietary Supplements

04:43 Discussion on Peptides in the Fitness Industry

10:07 Concerns and Experiences with Peptides

14:27 Challenges in Peptide Research and Regulation

20:39 Skepticism About Creatine

21:56 The Peptide Craze

27:11 The Role of Marketers

28:39 Exercise vs. Supplements

34:21 Growth Hormone Insights

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Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie