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Peptide of The Week
Hosted by JD Denham and Will Haas · EN
Hosted by JD Denham and Will Haas, The Peptide of The Week Podcastis your no-BS guide to peptides, performance, and total body optimization. Whether you’re an athlete, a high performer, or just hungry to feel better, move better, and live stronger this show’s for you. JD and Will dive deep into real-world protocols, hard-earned lessons, and the science behind what actually works. With expert guests and raw conversations, you’ll get everything from cutting-edge peptide talk to diet, training, recovery, and mindset. No fluff. No filters. Just the tools to rebuild your body and upgrade your life.
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Peptide of the Week: Our Story – How This Podcast & Company Started
Yesterday00:54:09Summary readyMedical Disclaimer: We are not doctors. The content in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any compounds discussed may be intended for research purposes only. Use at your own risk.Welcome back, warriors! In this episode of Peptide of the Week, JD Denham and William T. Haas pull back the curtain and share the story behind the podcast, the friendship, and the companies how two guys from Alcoholics Anonymous ended up building something neither of them planned.Chapters:00:00 – Intro00:09 – How the Peptide of the Week Podcast Began05:11 – Business Partners With Opposite Strengths09:27 – JD's Wife's Relapse Changed Everything13:58 – Will's Rock Bottom & Path to Sobriety17:20 – The AA Meeting That Built a Brotherhood22:41 – From Fitness Coaching to Building a Company28:23 – How the Podcast Took Off33:53 – Building a Business Around Integrity42:30 – Are Entrepreneurs Born or Made?49:08 – The Values Behind Their Success51:18 – Future Guests & Final ThoughtsWe cover:🙏 How it all started– JD's wife relapsed six months after they got married a rough patch that changed everything– A phone call from a man in AA stopped JD from making a decision he would have regretted forever– To support his wife, JD started attending a Monday night AA meeting and that's where he met Will's sponsor– Will had just gotten out of jail after a fentanyl overdose got a sponsor, started going to meetings– Will's sponsor brought him to JD's house for a Wednesday night book study at 6PM– Two guys became three, then five, then COVID hit and meetings shut down– JD's living room turned into a 70+ person AA meeting every Wednesday night– Without that relapse, without that meeting none of this exists💪 How fitness connected them– Both were deep into health, supplements, and fitness– After meetings they'd talk for hours about compounds, diets, what was working– Will was always running something JD was always curious about it– That passion for health was the bridge from friendship to business🎙️ How the podcast happened– JD started a fitness channel and wanted to interview Will in his garage first video was on HGH and MK-677– Second video in the backyard. Third on the beach in Huntington Beach but nobody could hear it– Their editor suggested making it a podcast it just worked– Hit 100,000 viewers and neither of them knew what that meant– Now at 600,000+ monthly viewers still growing🏢 How the company started– JD was selling a carnivore diet plan and people wanted the supplements he used– Will was supplying him JD doubled the price and sold them– Will needed to raise prices they decided to just partner up– Flew to Vegas for a business conference, sat down for 10 minutes and recorded a video on a compound that was the first real episode– Became 50/50 partners neither wanted to fight over percentages– Started in a garage, moved to a small office in Huntington Beach, now 15+ employees🔑 Why it works– Total opposites JD is the face, the storyteller, the social media guy. Will is the builder, researcher, and operational engine– What JD loves most: the podcast. What Will loves least: the podcast. Perfect.– Neither can do what the other does they need each other and they both know it– No ego, no greed, no micromanaging just trust and mutual respect📺 Subscribe for more no-fluff peptide education every week.Follow us on social media:JD's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jddenhamofficial/Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamthaas/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://potwnewsletter.beehiiv.com/Join The Community: https://www.skool.com/peptideoftheweekcommunity
SummaryPeptide Q&A #51 – HGH vs IGF-1 LR3, Wolverine for Dogs, GHRH & GHRP Explained & Low Libido on TRT
5d ago00:58:55Summary readyMedical Disclaimer: We are not doctors. The content in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any compounds discussed may be intended for research purposes only. Use at your own risk.Welcome back, warriors! In this week's Peptide Q&A, JD Denham and William T. Haas cover whether HGH and IGF-1 LR3 can be stacked safely, why libido stays low even on TRT, Wolverine protocols for a 69-year-old with nine surgeries, why peptides don't show on drug tests, and how to dose BPC and TB-500 for a 125-pound dog.Chapters00:00 – Intro00:09 – Newport Dunes, Family Trip & Prague Plans03:24 – The Future of Peptide Testing & COAs09:32 – HGH vs. IGF-1: Should You Stack Them?18:56 – Wolverine Stack for Surgery & Injury Recovery22:00 – Healing the Gut with BPC-157 & KPV26:45 – RETA, Weight Loss & High LDL Explained30:27 – Why GHRHs & GHRPs Work Better Together34:07 – Low Libido on TRT: What You're Missing42:13 – Do Peptides Show Up on Drug Tests?44:39 – RETA, Muscle Gain & Increasing Your Metabolism50:58 – Ulcerative Colitis, Wegovy & Switching to RETA53:16 – Using Peptides for Dogs & Surgery Recovery55:56 – Peptides Before Surgery, Fasting Protocol & Community UpdatesWe cover:• HGH + IGF-1 LR3 Together Safe or Not?: Why doubling up amplifies muscle building but also amplifies insulin sensitivity risk and who should and shouldn't do it• Why GHRH and GHRP Work Better Together: How Sermorelin and Ipamorelin amplify each other's pulses and why Tesamorelin plus low-dose Ipa is the best combo for women prone to water retention• 69-Year-Old LEO with Nine Surgeries: Why high-dose Wolverine is safe, why two migs of each daily post-surgery is the target, and why injecting close to the site matters• Diverticulosis & Ulcerative Colitis Protocol: Why oral BPC and KPV are the foundation and why most medications are probably making the gut worse• High LDL on Retatrutide in Women: Why rapid fat loss temporarily raises LDL, why it's not alarming at 106, and why the scale is the wrong metric to chase• Low Libido at 44 on TRT: Why free testosterone matters more than total, why 100 migs may be too low, and why diet, sleep, cortisol and estrogen all outrank more testosterone• Do Peptides Show Up on Drug Tests: Why no standard employment test screens for peptides and why the economics of testing make it nearly impossible• Gastric Sleeve Patient Stalled at 145 Pounds: Why eating more protein not fewer calories is the fix and why adding Tesamorelin and Ipamorelin raises your BMR over time• Switching Mom from Wegovy to Retatrutide: Why going pound for pound on dosage is the simplest approach and why she'll feel hunger again and that's okay• Wolverine Protocol for a Saint Bernard Post Spinal Surgery: Why a human-sized dose is appropriate for a 125-pound dog, what the beagle studies show, and how to inject intramuscularYou're a warrior. Act like one.Follow us on social media:JD's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jddenhamofficial/Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamthaas/Join The Community: https://www.skool.com/peptideresearchinstitute/aboutSubscribe to our Newsletter: https://potwnewsletter.beehiiv.com/
SummaryPeptide of the Week: GHK-Cu, Glow & Klow – The Ultimate Healing & Skin Stack
1w ago00:54:22Summary readyMedical Disclaimer: We are not doctors. The content in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any compounds discussed may be intended for research purposes only. Use at your own risk.Welcome back, warriors! In this episode of Peptide of the Week, JD Denham and William T. Haas break down GHK-Cu, the Glow stack, and the Klow stack what they are, how they work, how to use them properly, and why they belong in almost everyone's protocol.Chapters:00:00 – Summer Plans, Travel & Prague Lab Visit05:00 – Why Vacations Matter & Working Smarter09:59 – Touring Janoshik Labs & Quality Testing12:32 – GHK-Cu, Glow & Klow Explained19:48 – How to Use GHK-Cu Face Serum Correctly22:55 – GHK-Cu Shampoo & Hair Growth Benefits29:04 – Why RETA Pairs Well with GHK-Cu32:13 – Buffered Reconstitution & Reducing Injection Sting33:51 – Glow vs. Klow vs. Wolverine Stack46:09 – GHK-Cu Dosing, Cycling & Copper Safety49:55 – Tattoos, Healing & Final TakeawaysWe cover:🧬 What is GHK-Cu?– Copper peptide its primary job is signaling your body to produce more natural collagen– Reduces and corrects skin inflammation– Helps with wound healing, skin elasticity, fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots, and hair thinning– GHK-Cu levels decline from ~200 ng/mL at age 20 to ~80 ng/mL at age 60 that decline shows up on your face– Sub-Q injecting GHK-Cu has been shown to darken hair pigmentation — biochemically based, not hearsay– GHK-Cu vs Minoxidil: GHK-Cu was found favorable in trials for hair growth– A wound healing double-blind clinical trial on topical GHK-Cu serum is scheduled for 2026💉 How to use the Face Serum correctly– Use a dermal roller first opens the skin so it absorbs properly– Clean the roller in alcohol before use– Apply serum after rolling 3 days per week is the sweet spot– Works if you just apply it, but works significantly better with the roller– JD and his wife cut laser facial healing time in half using it friend who skipped the serum healed much slower– Do NOT use numbing cream with the dermal roller Will learned this the hard way🧴 GHK-Cu Shampoo– Leave it in for 1.5–2 minutes before rinsing longer contact = better results– Prolongs the hair follicle growth phase and stimulates thicker follicle growth– Won't regrow hair on a completely bald scalp, but does make a noticeable difference– A hairdresser in Orange County was blown away by results on her own thinning hair now sells it in her salon🌟 Glow Stack (GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500)– GHK-Cu: collagen production, skin repair, wound healing– BPC-157: signaling peptide finds injuries, reduces inflammation, converts food into collagen building materials. Origin story: the peptide that prevents stomach acid from burning through your stomach lining– TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4): recruits stem cells, sends them where BPC-157 directs, reduces inflammation, accelerates tissue repair– Together: BPC finds the problem, TB-500 sends the workforce, GHK-Cu builds the collagen💪 Klow Stack (GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500 + KPV)– Everything in Glow PLUS KPV for gut health– KPV calms gut inflammation, helps leaky gut, modulates immune response– Most autoimmune issues start in the gut KPV addresses the root– Best all-in-one health and healing stack available📺 Subscribe for more no-fluff peptide education every week.Follow us on social media:JD's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jddenhamofficial/Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamthaas/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://potwnewsletter.beehiiv.com/Join The Community: https://www.skool.com/peptideoftheweekcommunity
SummaryPeptide Q&A #50 – Women on Retatrutide, Bulking Stacks, Crohn's Protocol & Mixing Peptides
2w ago01:07:24Summary readyMedical Disclaimer: We are not doctors. The content in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any compounds discussed may be intended for research purposes only. Use at your own risk.Welcome back, warriors! In this week's Peptide Q&A, JD Denham and William T. Haas cover why women respond differently to Retatrutide, how to mix multiple peptides into one vial, bulking stacks without anabolics, Crohn's disease protocols, loose skin after major weight loss, and long-term maintenance foundations.Chapters:00:00 – Prague Trip & Behind-the-Scenes Lab Tour05:07 – Mixing Multiple Peptides Into One Injection11:37 – RETA vs. Tirzepatide for Weight Loss22:06 – Storing Peptides the Right Way24:03 – Best Peptides for Energy, Anxiety & Cortisol28:51 – Building Muscle Without Anabolics36:18 – Injection Sites, TRT & Reducing PIP41:00 – Loose Skin, Weight Loss & GHK-Cu46:32 – Lean Bulking, IGF-1 & Muscle Growth51:31 – Long-Term Maintenance & Favorite Stacks56:45 – Crohn's Disease, Gut Health & BPC-1571:00:01 – Fasting, Recovery & Final TakeawaysWe cover:• Mixing Multiple Peptides Into One Vial: Live demo of combining BPC, TB-500, KPV and Thymosin Alpha-1 for Will's mom the math, the method and what never to combine• Wife Lost 100 Pounds on Tirzepatide but Stalled on Retatrutide: Why men lose faster, why she's probably not eating enough, and why Tesamorelin plus resistance training is the next move• Peptide Storage Freeze or Refrigerate: Why freezing causes moisture risk and why the crisper drawer in the fridge is all you need for up to six months• 24-Year-Old Female Always Tired & Anxious: Why eating more protein is likely the fix, why Selank and Semax are the right peptide pairing, and why blood work should come first• Rotating Injection Sites & Scar Tissue: Why you must rotate within the same area, what scar tissue feels like, and why injection speed matters more than most people realize• Loose Skin After Major Weight Loss: Why Klow, GHK-CU Snap-8 serum and Tesamorelin address it from every angle• Lean Bulk Without Anabolics at 34: Why IGF-1 LR3, MK-677, creatine and high protein are the best non-anabolic stack and why Retatrutide works against a true bulk• Retatrutide vs Tirzepatide for Wife Struggling with Food Noise: Why bumping Retatrutide slowly and adding resistance training beats switching back• MOTS-C — Daily vs Three Times Weekly: Why there's no conclusive answer yet, why five migs at once can feel like pre-workout, and why Tesofensine is worth a trial• Crohn's Disease Protocol: Why oral BPC and KPV are the first move, why carnivore and fasting give the gut a chance to heal, and why the liver needs rest too• Long-Term Maintenance Foundation: Why TRT, HGH and occasional low-dose Retatrutide with hard work is all you ever really need📌 Subscribe for weekly, no-fluff protocols, dosing guidance, and real-world results.You're a warrior. Act like one.Follow us on social media:JD's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jddenhamofficial/Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamthaas/Join The Community: https://www.skool.com/peptideresearchinstitute/aboutSubscribe to our Newsletter: https://potwnewsletter.beehiiv.com/
SummaryPeptide of the Week: Gear, GH, Blood Work & Real Talk With Josh Holyfield
2w ago01:08:13Summary readyMedical Disclaimer: We are not doctors. The content in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any compounds discussed may be intended for research purposes only. Use at your own risk.Welcome back, warriors! In this episode of Peptide of the Week, JD Denham and William T. Haas sit down with Josh Holyfield fitness coach, educator, and one of the most straightforward voices in the peptide and optimization space. This one gets into blood work patterns, the real problems with Western medicine, gear cycles, HGH science, and why most men are failing before they even start.Chapters00:00 – Meet Josh Holyfield01:16 – From Fitness Coaching to Peptide Education06:29 – Why He Walked Away from High-Ticket Coaching10:04 – Why Traditional Medicine Falls Short15:36 – The FDA, Pharma & the Future of Peptides20:49 – Blood Work Every Man Should Understand24:25 – Low Testosterone: Fix the Foundation First28:23 – Helping Men Transform Their Lives34:27 – Favorite Anabolics & Building Muscle37:19 – Growth Hormone, IGF-1 & Recovery45:10 – Optimizing Steroid Cycles Safely55:11 – Enhanced Games, Sports & Final ThoughtsWe cover:🩺 What Josh actually sees on blood work– Most men are walking around with total testosterone between 300–500 and most doctors think that's fine– Low T is often a sleep and diet problem first not a TRT problem– Elevated LDL on keto or RETA is expected your doctor doesn't know that– APOB + HSCRP are better predictors of cardiovascular risk than LDL alone — and most doctors don't test for them– Statins remove cholesterol the raw material your testicles use to make testosterone. Doctors prescribing statins to low T men are making the problem worse– Women are almost universally under-eating this is the #1 issue Josh sees🏥 Why Western medicine is failing– Doctors aren't malicious they're programmed, incentivized, and legally constrained– FDA is funded by the pharmaceutical companies it regulates– Insurance companies dictate treatment guidelines not patient outcomes– A drug that cures at 79% for $5 can't go to market if a 95% drug exists at $10,000 that's the law– Peptide regulation is coming but so is more freedom for doctors to prescribe them💉 HGH — the science behind timing– GH converts to IGF-1 in the liver that's what builds muscle– Insulin and IGF-1 compete take GH fasted so it can do fat burning and repair FIRST– Morning dosing: just came off an 8-hour fast, pituitary still gets its natural 2–3AM pulse– Night dosing: shuts down your natural pulse for ~18 hours you lose the freebie– On GLP-1s: morning GH is even more important since RETA keeps insulin elevated for days– Josh's dose: 6 IU before bed, fasted spectacular results⚗️ Favorite Compounds — Round Table– Josh: Testosterone cypionate daily (long ester), Masteron E, micro-dose Tren, EQ for aromatizers. Never needed an AI even at 600mg test/week– JD: Low test base, Winstrol to kick start, Masteron, occasional Primo. AOD, 5-Amino-1MQ, Testofensine, HGH 2 IU– Will: Sustanon 3x/week, Masteron, Winstrol, Cardarine for athletic performance. HCG 1500 IU + HMG for fertility prep. Low dose RETA twice/week for brain function🧠 Real talk on gear– More gear is not always better diminishing returns are real above 800mg test– Anavar is a starter drug because people are scared Winstrol actually does more– If you don't know the difference between esters, you're not ready📺 Subscribe for more no-fluff peptide education every week.Follow us on social media:JD's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jddenhamofficial/Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamthaas/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://potwnewsletter.beehiiv.com/Follow Josh Holyfield:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josh.holyfield/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@josh_holyfieldJoin The Community: https://www.skool.com/peptideoftheweekcommunity
SummaryPeptide Q&A #49 – TRT MCT vs Seed Oil Carriers, Fertility Protocols, MOTS-C Allergy & Gut Healing
3w ago00:55:34Summary readyMedical Disclaimer: We are not doctors. The content in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any compounds discussed may be intended for research purposes only. Use at your own risk.Welcome back, warriors! In this week's Peptide Q&A, JD Denham and William T. Haas cover a teenage son with chronic boils, TRT for weight loss and low energy, MCT vs seed oil carriers, fasting on Retatrutide, fertility protocols for special forces veterans, and what to do when MOTS-C causes a lasting reaction.Chapters: 00:00 – Studio Updates & Upcoming Guests09:15 – Gut Health, Immunity & Healing Protocols14:09 – TRT, Weight Loss & Low Testosterone20:03 – Women's Hormones, Energy & ADHD26:01 – Fat Loss, Libido & TRT Optimization32:00 – Injection Reactions & MOTS-c Side Effects34:23 – Gut Inflammation, IBD & Healing Peptides39:08 – Anxiety, Depression & Brain Peptides41:36 – TRT, Carrier Oils & Performance49:42 – Fasting, RETA & Muscle Retention53:09 – Fertility, TRT & Family PlanningWe cover:• Teenage Son with Chronic Boils & Gut Issues: Why stopping antibiotics, running oral BPC and KPV, and getting a stool test done may matter more than any peptide• TRT at 45 with 300 Pounds to Lose: Why waiting for weight loss to fix testosterone is swimming upstream and why starting low-dose TRT now changes everything faster• ER Nurse with ADHD, Celiac & Low Energy: Why Modafinil beats Adderall long term, why Selank and Semax are the right pairing, and why hormones need to be checked first• Low Energy & Low Libido on Retatrutide + TRT: Why rapid fat loss suppresses natural testosterone, why Kisspeptin doesn't work on TRT, and why HCG is the right call instead• MOTS-C Allergy — What To Do: Why some people simply can't tolerate it, why SS-31 and NAD cover most of the same ground, and why Paul Bakhtiar has the same reaction• IBD Protocol for Wife: Why oral and injectable BPC plus KPV are the right tools and how long you can realistically run them• PSA Concerns on High-Dose TRT: Why DHT management matters, what estrogen symptoms to watch for, and when finasteride or dutasteride may be needed• Coming Off Anti-Anxiety Meds: Why Selank, Semax, Tesofensine and PE2228 cover anxiety and depression from different angles and why meditation and movement still matter most• Low Testosterone at 30 in Australia — MCT vs Seed Oil Carriers: Why MCT wins on purity and dispersal, why Proviron enhances TRT naturally, and what to watch for with post-injection pain• Fasting on Retatrutide: Why Retatrutide actually protects muscle during fasting through insulin signaling and why training fasted accelerates results• Special Forces Vet Trying for Baby #2: Why HCG, HMG and N-Clomiphene together beat Clomid alone and why TRT during conception is more doable than most doctors admit📌 Subscribe for weekly, no-fluff protocols, dosing guidance, and real-world results.You're a warrior. Act like one.Follow us on social media:JD's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jddenhamofficial/Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamthaas/Join The Community: https://www.skool.com/peptideresearchinstitute/aboutSubscribe to our Newsletter: https://potwnewsletter.beehiiv.com/
SummaryPeptide of the Week: Top 5 Fat Burners, Menopause Stack & More
3w ago00:55:50Summary readyMedical Disclaimer: We are not doctors. The content in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any compounds discussed may be intended for research purposes only. Use at your own risk.Welcome back, warriors! In this episode of Peptide of the Week, JD Denham (live from Cabo) and William T. Haas break down Will's top 5 fat burners, JD's real-world stacks for a 47-year-old man needing to lose 70 pounds, a menopause protocol, and what a 21-year-old athlete should actually be taking.We cover:🔥 Will's Top 5 Fat Burners (in order)– Retatrutide: triple agonist GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon. The undisputed #1. Kills food noise, keeps brain sharp while fasted, no hangry response. Nothing comes close– Cagrilintide: the appetite suppressant add-on Reta is missing. Better and safer alternative to stacking tirzepatide with Reta - Novo Nordisk already made Cagrisema for a reason– HGH: boosts metabolism, improves sleep, builds lean muscle, reduces fat. You notice it most when you stop. HGH Frag 176-191 and AOD are great honorable mentions for those already lean– Tesamorelin: the only compound proven to spot-burn visceral fat. FDA approved. Dose at night fasted for best results do NOT take at the same time as Reta (insulin blunts it)– MOTS-C: exercise mimetic on a cellular level. Thousands of people reporting great fat loss results. Boots energy, ATP, and keeps you moving more throughout the day– Honorable mentions: SLUPP-332, 5-Amino-1MQ, Tesofensine, Clenbuterol, Cardarine GW501516, T3 thyroid, Liposa/MIC injection, L-Carnitine💪 JD's Stack — 47-Year-Old Man, 70 Pounds to Lose, Desk Job– Step 1: Get bloodwork - almost guaranteed to be hormonally deficient– TRT: non-negotiable base. Sleep, clarity, energy, sex drive all improve within weeks– HGH: sleep, recovery, anti-aging, lean muscle, fat burning - must for anyone over 40– Retatrutide: holy grail for fat loss. Works exponentially better when hormonally optimized– Wolverine Stack (BPC-157 + TB-500): he hasn't trained, his tendons need support — mandatory– KPV: 47 years of bad eating has wrecked the gut. Fix the gut, fix everything– Diet: 90-day carnivore, intermittent fasting Mon/Wed/Fri (eat 12–8PM), weight train 4 days/week, HIT training 3 days/week🦋 Menopause Stack– Cellular energy: NAD+, SS-31 (repair first), then MOTS-C– Mood/brain fog: Semax + Selank together dopamine, serotonin, anxiety relief– Intimacy/dryness: PT-141 goes from first gear to fifth fast– Weight gain: Retatrutide even at low doses for women who don't need major weight loss– Skin/hair/nails: KLOW (GHK-Cu + KPV + BPC-157) collagen, gut health, hair thinning, fine lines🏊 21-Year-Old Competitive Athlete– Keep it simple their body heals itself– Creatine + high protein + eat more food– Wolverine if they have an injury only peptide worth adding at this age– SLUPP for stamina and nutrient partitioning if needed– No testosterone, no secretagogues, no HGH their body produces plenty– Cardarine would help massively but is WADA banned skip it if competing📺 Subscribe for more no-fluff peptide education every week.Follow us on social media:JD's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jddenhamofficial/Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamthaas/Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://potwnewsletter.beehiiv.com/Join The Community: https://www.skool.com/peptideresearchinstitute/about
SummaryPeptide Q&A #48 – Diet for Women Over 50, Sleep Deprivation, TRT Pros & Cons & Gut Healing
4w ago00:55:39Summary readyMedical Disclaimer: We are not doctors. The content in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any compounds discussed may be intended for research purposes only. Use at your own risk.Welcome back, warriors! In this week's Peptide Q&A, JD Denham (live from Cabo) and William T. Haas cover diet and exercise for women over 50, surviving on two to three hours of sleep, TRT pros and cons, mixing peptides in bulk vials, gut healing miracles, and how peptides are actually made.Chapters00:00 – Cabo Update & Will's Wedding Prep03:52 – Weight Loss: Diet vs. Peptides11:28 – Can You Survive on 2–3 Hours of Sleep?15:20 – Mixing Multiple Peptides the Right Way18:13 – Healing Chronic Gut Issues with Peptides22:17 – HGH for Women Over 6024:49 – Is TRT Worth It? Pros & Cons Explained31:15 – Recovering Faster from Training & Injuries35:03 – Productivity Guilt, Family & Finding Balance41:08 – Brain Fog, Focus & Cognitive Peptides45:08 – How Peptides Are Actually Made52:37 – Upcoming Guests & What's NextWe cover:• Diet & Exercise for Women Over 50: Why resistance training beats cardio every time, why protein is the non-negotiable, and how lifting weights raises metabolism for 24 hours after the workout• Surviving on 2-3 Hours of Sleep: Why DSIP, SS-31, MOTS-C, TA-1 and NAD can help but won't save you long term and why Modafinil was literally made for shift work disorder• Pre-Filling a Week's Worth of Peptides in One Vial: Why the math works perfectly for SS-31 and MOTS-C and which compounds should never be mixed with others• Gut Healing Miracle on BPC & KPV: Why these two are the real healers inside Clow, why oral versions work well for gut-specific issues, and how long you can safely run them• HGH at 65 for a Female on HRT: Why secretagogues likely won't cut it at this age, why 1 IU of exogenous HGH is the right call, and how to get access• TRT at 43 with 560 Total Testosterone: Full breakdown of pros, cons, estrogen management, DHT and hair loss risk, and why free testosterone of 12 is the real problem• Recovery Stack for a 41-Year-Old Muay Thai Athlete: Why a Tesamorelin/Ipa or CJC/Ipa blend is the top recovery addition and why TRT status changes the whole answer• Productivity Guilt as a Sober Dad: Why blocking family time like a work appointment works, why rest is actually production, and why not drinking is the most important decision you're making• ARA-290 for Neuropathic Pain: Why this peptide has promise for nerve pain and why JD and Will are testing it soon• How Peptides Are Actually Made: Solid phase peptide synthesis explained simply, why raws all come from China, why BPC can never be patented, and what the FDA's clinical trial rules actually protectYou're a warrior. Act like one.Follow us on social media:JD's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jddenhamofficial/Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamthaas/Join The Community: https://www.skool.com/peptideresearchinstitute/aboutSubscribe to our Newsletter: https://potwnewsletter.beehiiv.com/
SummaryPeptide of the Week: The Godfather of Peptides With Trevor Kruder
4w ago01:16:13Summary readyMedical Disclaimer: We are not doctors. The content in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any compounds discussed may be intended for research purposes only. Use at your own risk.Welcome back, warriors! In this episode of Peptide of the Week, JD Denham and William T. Haas sit down with Trevor Kruder the man they call the Godfather of Peptides. 12 years in the industry before most people knew what a peptide was, Trevor has built one of the most comprehensive peptide and hormone companies in the world. This one is packed.Chapters00:00 – Intro, Travel Plans & Life Updates06:29 – Hormones vs. Peptides: Where to Start13:30 – How Trevor Built a Peptide Empire18:18 – Hiring Great People & Building Teams22:23 – Is It Too Late to Start a Peptide Business?31:36 – Leadership, Growth & Managing Success37:28 – Social Media, Misinformation & Peptides41:05 – Why China Dominates the Peptide Industry46:22 – The Reality of Starting a Peptide Company Today50:52 – Educating Doctors & Growing the Industry53:08 – The Future of Peptides & Telehealth57:20 – Final Thoughts & Closing AdviceWe cover:🏗️ How it all started– Started synthesizing peptides from scratch 12 years ago with $30,000 and a small lab– Spent 7 years building with almost no market nobody knew what peptides were– Built a 20,000 doctor network and scaled to $170–180M in under 2 years– Now operates 44+ companies including telehealth, pharmacies, drug manufacturing, research, cosmetics, hair restoration, and more– 500–800 employees across multiple sites🏥 What he's built– Three telehealth companies and three 503A pharmacies– 50-state hormone license supplies Walgreens, CVS, and rare disease medications to every major university in the US– Two 503B sterile injectable facilities (two more being built)– Research manufacturing sites running 12–14 IRBs and INDs per year– AlphaSync described as Amazon for doctors, full platform for ordering peptides and hormones at a fraction of market cost– New brick-and-mortar wellness center opening: IV, hyperbaric, red light, full gym, laser treatments all under a membership model🔬 What's coming — peptides to watch– FLGR-242 (Follistatin 242): modified follistatin that actually adds muscle one of the most exciting muscle builders emerging– Lepto: GLP + GIP + Glucagon + IGF-1 once every two weeks injection, helps with weight loss while protecting muscle from wasting– Albumin-bound semaglutide: 1/10th the normal dose with the same result no receptor burnout– Oral peptide delivery system: coats peptide to survive digestion, bypasses liver, enters lymphatic system 24x more bioavailable in models. Human trials starting in 30 days🌏 The peptide industry reality– China makes 80% of the world's peptide raw materials and that's not changing their facilities cost $300M–$1B+– Finished goods manufacturing in China is technically not legal enforcement is ramping up as China wants revenue– American API manufacturing is nearly impossible due to environmental regulations and cost– Anyone entering the industry now needs real money, real testing, and real infrastructure — the easy days are over– Janoshik-style third party testing is now essential fake, empty, and underdosed vials are flooding the market📺 Subscribe for more no-fluff peptide education every week.Follow us on social media:JD's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jddenhamofficial/Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamthaas/Follow Trevor Kruder:Website: https://alphabiomedlabs.comWebsite: https://www.trevorkruder.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevorkruderJoin The Community: https://www.skool.com/peptideresearchinstitute/about
SummaryPeptide Q&A #47 – TRT & Hair Loss, Blood Work Panels, HCG vs Clomid & Autoimmune
Jun 2501:04:42Summary readyMedical Disclaimer: We are not doctors. The content in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Any compounds discussed may be intended for research purposes only. Use at your own risk.Welcome back, warriors! In this week's Peptide Q&A, JD Denham and William T. Haas cover TRT and hair loss fears, severe histamine reactions, HCG vs Clomid for fertility on TRT, autoimmune protocols, building muscle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, and cognitive function peptides for older men.Chapters:00:00 – Fatherhood, Family & Travel Plans07:05 – Relationships, Marriage & Commitment14:29 – New Producer & Community Update17:18 – TRT, Hair Loss & Optimization24:18 – Gut Health & Autoimmune Peptides28:37 – Healing Shoulder Injuries with Peptides32:35 – Retatrutide Progress & Weight Loss37:23 – Growth Hormone, Longevity & Brain Health42:58 – TRT Protocols, Fertility & HCG50:52 – Preserving Muscle After 5054:34 – Histamine Reactions & Injection Issues58:23 – Autoimmune Support & Closing ThoughtsWe cover:• TRT & Hair Loss at 47: Why DHT is the culprit, why a very low starting dose may minimize the risk, and why how you feel should outrank how much hair you have• Autoimmune, Gut Healing & Inflammation: Why oral BPC and KPV beat Klow for gut-focused protocols, the TA-1 and LL-37 VIP sequence for autoimmune, and what to watch for during flares• Shoulder Stabilization Recovery at 21: Why aggressive daily dosing of BPC and TB-500 beats conservative approaches and why movement accelerates healing• Retatrutide Not Moving the Scale: Why feeling leaner and weight staying flat means body recomposition is working and why itchy skin typically resolves on its own• Blood Work Panels for a 64-Year-Old: Why DEXA scan, IGF-1, ApoB, ferritin, thyroid panel and homocysteine matter most and where to find the full list in the school• TRT at 33 with Testosterone at 145: Why N-Clomiphene beats Clomid, when to use HCG vs when to save it for fertility, and how to read early estrogen warning signs• Building Muscle with Charcot-Marie-Tooth & Post-Menopause: Why adding Ipa to Tesamorelin, cycling IGF-1 LR3 short term, and potentially pulling Retatrutide to eat more may be the real answer• Severe Full-Body Histamine Reaction: Why CJC is the most common culprit, how to systematically reintroduce one compound at a time, and why slower injection into fat reduces reactions• Chilblains & Cold Feet from Autoimmune: Why KPV injectable, TA-1, Wolverine and oral BPC beat prescription antibiotics for this condition• Cognitive Function Peptides at 64: Why Dihexa, Pinealon, Cerebrolysin, Semax, Selank and Modafinil are the right tools and how they each work differently on the brain📌 Subscribe for weekly, no-fluff protocols, dosing guidance, and real-world results.You're a warrior. Act like one.Follow us on social media:JD's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jddenhamofficial/Will's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamthaas/Join The Community: https://www.skool.com/peptideresearchinstitute/aboutSubscribe to our Newsletter: https://potwnewsletter.beehiiv.com/
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