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 Donate to the show via PayPal HERE . You can also join Dr Mike's Insider Newsletter for more info on how to add muscle, improve your performance and body comp - all without destroying your health, go to www.ironradiodrmike.com Thank you! Phil, Jerrell, Mike T, and Lonnie
