The Peptide Research Podcast

NRG BioLabs, LLC

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. 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

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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