The Peptide Research Podcast

NRG BioLabs, LLC
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  • ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

Educational-based podcast providing the latest in scientific peptide research.   We take a complex topic and make it easy for everyone to understand. https://peptideresearch.us

  1. JAN 8

    Peptides vs Proteins vs Amino Acids

    Click here to join our Discord:  Real Peptide Talk Visit our store:  https://NRGBioLabs.com Visit our blog:   https://peptideresearch.us Join our Newsletter list:  https://peptideresearch.us/newsletter Follow us on Facebook In this episode, we break down one of the most common sources of confusion in modern health and peptide conversations: the difference between amino acids, peptides, and proteins. You hear these terms used interchangeably all the time, but biologically, they play very different roles. We explore how amino acids act as raw materials, how proteins serve as large structural and functional workhorses, and why peptides occupy a unique space as targeted biological messengers. We discuss why peptide research focuses so heavily on signaling and communication rather than bulk nutrition, how size and structure influence biological behavior, and why peptides are studied separately from both amino acids and proteins. If you have ever wondered why peptides are described as more precise, why they are not substitutes for protein intake, or why sequence matters so much in peptide research, this episode provides a clear, grounded explanation without unnecessary jargon. This conversation is designed to give you a stronger foundation for understanding peptide research and why these small chains of amino acids have become such a major focus in modern biological science. Sponsored by NRG Biolabs Ensure your research relies on the highest quality peptides available. For the month of January, we are offering listeners an exclusive discount to kick off the year. The Offer: 15% off site-wideThe Code: POD15 (Ensure P-O-D is capitalized)The Link: nrgbiolabs.com

    11 min

  2. JAN 7

    What are Peptides?

    Click here to join our Discord:  Real Peptide Talk Visit our store:  https://NRGBioLabs.com Visit our blog:   https://peptideresearch.us Join our Newsletter list:  https://peptideresearch.us/newsletter Follow us on Facebook In this episode, we break down one of the most fundamental questions in modern biological research: What exactly is a peptide? While the term gets used frequently in conversations around health, recovery, and metabolism, the science behind peptides is often misunderstood. We explore what peptides are at a basic level, how they differ from proteins and amino acids, and why the body relies on peptides as precise signaling molecules. Rather than forcing biological change, peptides act as messengers, guiding existing processes like cellular communication, immune signaling, and metabolic regulation. The discussion also covers why peptides are so widely studied in research settings, how they interact with receptors, and why their short lifespan is actually one of their most important features. By understanding peptides as part of the body’s natural communication system, listeners gain a clearer picture of why peptide research has expanded so rapidly. This episode is designed as a foundational starting point for anyone curious about peptide science, setting the stage for deeper conversations in future episodes. Sponsored by NRG Biolabs Ensure your research relies on the highest quality peptides available. For the month of January, we are offering listeners an exclusive discount to kick off the year. The Offer: 15% off site-wideThe Code: POD15 (Ensure P-O-D is capitalized)The Link: nrgbiolabs.com

    10 min

  3. JAN 3

    Sermorelin and the Science of Deep Sleep and Recovery

    Click here to join our Discord:  Real Peptide Talk Visit our store:  https://NRGBioLabs.com Visit our blog:   https://peptideresearch.us Join our Newsletter list:  https://peptideresearch.us/newsletter Follow us on Facebook In this episode, we explore why Sermorelin is often discussed in conversations about sleep, even though it is not a sleep aid in the traditional sense. The connection comes down to deep sleep and recovery biology. One of the most important growth hormone pulses occurs shortly after sleep begins and is closely tied to slow wave sleep, the stage responsible for overnight restoration. We break down what Sermorelin is, why its upstream signaling role matters, and how it fits into sleep quality rather than sleep onset. We also explain why Sermorelin is often stacked with DSIP and Selank, with each peptide addressing a different layer of sleep depth, continuity, and stress regulation. The focus of this episode is not sedation, but supporting quieter, deeper, more restorative nights and more stable mornings. Sponsored by NRG Biolabs Ensure your research relies on the highest quality peptides available. For the month of January, we are offering listeners an exclusive discount to kick off the year. The Offer: 15% off site-wideThe Code: POD15 (Ensure P-O-D is capitalized)The Link: nrgbiolabs.com

    10 min

  4. 12/31/2025

    DSIP: Delta Sleep Inducing Peptide

    Click here to join our Discord:  Real Peptide Talk Visit our store:  https://NRGBioLabs.com Visit our blog:   https://peptideresearch.us Join our Newsletter list:  https://peptideresearch.us/newsletter Follow us on Facebook In this episode, we take a deeper look at Delta Sleep Inducing Peptide, or DSIP, and why it continues to draw interest in sleep and recovery research. Many people sleep for hours but still wake up feeling exhausted, tense, or mentally foggy. The problem often is not falling asleep. It is failing to reach the deep, restorative stages of sleep where the body and nervous system actually recover. We explore how DSIP is studied for its potential role in supporting deep sleep quality, stress signaling, and nervous system balance rather than acting as a sedative. This episode breaks down why deep sleep matters so much for physical recovery, mental clarity, and emotional resilience, and how chronic stress can quietly disrupt that process. You will also hear how DSIP is often discussed alongside other peptides such as Selank, Sermorelin, CJC-1295, and Ipamorelin, not to force sleep, but to support the systems that allow real recovery to happen overnight. If you have ever felt wired but tired, or slept through the night yet still felt unrested, this conversation sheds light on why that happens and where DSIP fits into the bigger recovery picture. This episode is for educational and research discussion purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Sponsored by NRG Biolabs Ensure your research relies on the highest quality peptides available. For the month of January, we are offering listeners an exclusive discount to kick off the year. The Offer: 15% off site-wideThe Code: POD15 (Ensure P-O-D is capitalized)The Link: nrgbiolabs.com

    10 min

  5. 12/30/2025

    Fighting Inflammation with KPV, BPC-157, and TB-500

    Click here to join our Discord:  Real Peptide Talk Visit our store:  https://NRGBioLabs.com Visit our blog:   https://peptideresearch.us Join our Newsletter list:  https://peptideresearch.us/newsletter Follow us on Facebook Inflammation is something many people live with every day, even when they cannot quite put their finger on it. In this episode, we explore why inflammation often lingers longer than it should and how that constant background irritation can affect how the body feels and recovers over time. We break down how researchers are starting to look at inflammation differently, focusing less on masking symptoms and more on understanding the signals that keep irritation switched on. The conversation also touches on emerging peptide research and why certain compounds are gaining attention for their potential role in calming inflammatory responses. If you feel like inflammation is always part of the picture and you want to better understand what science is uncovering right now, this episode offers a clear, approachable look at a complex topic that affects almost everyone. Sponsored by NRG Biolabs Ensure your research relies on the highest quality peptides available. For the month of January, we are offering listeners an exclusive discount to kick off the year. The Offer: 15% off site-wideThe Code: POD15 (Ensure P-O-D is capitalized)The Link: nrgbiolabs.com

    10 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Retatrutide and the Rise of the "Triple G"

    Click here to join our Discord:  Real Peptide Talk Visit our store:  https://NRGBioLabs.com Visit our blog:   https://peptideresearch.us Join our Newsletter list:  https://peptideresearch.us/newsletter Follow us on Facebook In this follow up episode, we break down why retatrutide is being called the "Triple G".  We explain how combining GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptor activity may influence appetite, insulin response, and energy expenditure at the same time.  The conversation highlights published research showing weight reduction approaching 29 percent, near normalization of liver fat signals, improvements in triglycerides and blood pressure, and early quality of life markers like physical function and pain related outcomes.  Sponsored by NRG Biolabs Ensure your research relies on the highest quality peptides available. For the month of January, we are offering listeners an exclusive discount to kick off the year. The Offer: 15% off site-wideThe Code: POD15 (Ensure P-O-D is capitalized)The Link: nrgbiolabs.com

    9 min

  7. 12/27/2025

    The Basic Fundamentals of TB-500

    Click here to join our Discord:  Real Peptide Talk Visit our store:  https://NRGBioLabs.com Visit our blog:   https://peptideresearch.us Join our Newsletter list:  https://peptideresearch.us/newsletter Follow us on Facebook In this episode, we take a closer look at TB-500 and why it continues to draw interest. TB-500 is a synthetic peptide modeled after a small active sequence of Thymosin Beta 4, a protein involved in cell movement and structural organization. Researchers focus on this fragment because it interacts with actin, a key component of the cell’s internal framework. Across many studies, TB-500 has been associated with changes in cell migration, cytoskeletal dynamics, tissue signaling, and markers related to blood vessel formation and extracellular matrix activity. It is also frequently discussed in analytical science, where advanced detection methods allow it to be identified and measured with high precision. Together, these observations help explain why TB-500 remains a point of interest when studying how cells move, adapt, and reorganize at a microscopic level.

    10 min

  8. 12/26/2025

    Tesamorelin: Changing the Way Your Body Stores and Uses Fat

    Click here to join our Discord:  Real Peptide Talk Visit our store:  https://NRGBioLabs.com Visit our blog:   https://peptideresearch.us Join our Newsletter list:  https://peptideresearch.us/newsletter Follow us on Facebook In this episode, we explore Tesamorelin, a peptide widely discussed for its connection to growth hormone signaling and deep abdominal fat. Unlike approaches that add growth hormone from the outside, Tesamorelin is studied for how it encourages the body to release more of its own growth hormone through natural communication pathways. We break down why Tesamorelin is often associated with visceral fat rather than scale weight, how it fits into long-term metabolic and body composition conversations, and why many people prefer signaling-based peptides over more aggressive hormone strategies. The episode also covers why Tesamorelin is considered a gradual, research-driven option rather than a fast fat-loss solution. If you are interested in peptides that support balance, metabolic health, and long-term body composition goals, this episode provides a clear, easy-to-understand overview of why Tesamorelin continues to stand out in peptide research discussions.

    10 min
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Educational-based podcast providing the latest in scientific peptide research.   We take a complex topic and make it easy for everyone to understand. https://peptideresearch.us

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  • Creator
    NRG BioLabs, LLC
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
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