Barbell Shrugged - Talking Training W/ Crossfit Games Athletes, Strength Coaches & More

Peptides have exploded in popularity over the last few years, but separating legitimate science from marketing hype has become increasingly difficult. In this episode, Dr. Kyle Gillett joins Doug Larson, Dr. Mike Lane, and Coach Travis Mash for a deep dive into the world of peptides, growth hormone secretagogues, GLP-1 medications, and emerging therapies that may shape the future of performance, recovery, body composition, and longevity. They unpack what peptides actually are, which compounds have meaningful clinical research behind them, and where caution is still warranted, especially when it comes to growth factors, angiogenesis, and potential cancer-related concerns. The conversation covers BPC-157, TB-500, Tesamorelin, Retatrutide, Selank, PT-141, myostatin inhibitors, mitochondrial peptides, and the next generation of obesity and metabolic health drugs. Along the way, the group explores practical questions athletes and health-conscious individuals are asking every day: Can peptides help recovery? Are th