The Truth About Peptides: Which Ones Work and Which Could Be Dangerous? With Dr. Shawn Tassone

In this episode, I’m joined by board-certified OBGYN and integrative medicine physician Dr. Shawn Tassone to break down one of the fastest-growing topics in health today: peptides. We discuss what peptides are, how they work in the body, and why they've become so popular for everything from weight loss and longevity to muscle recovery and inflammation. We also take a closer look at some of the most talked-about peptides, including semaglutide, tirzepatide, BPC-157, MOTS-c, tesamorelin, and more, discussing the current research, potential benefits, safety concerns, and which ones may actually be worth considering. If you've ever wondered whether peptides are the future of medicine or simply the latest health trend, this episode is for you! 🔗 Links and Resources: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/DRYOUN Add something simple to your routine, like Quince’s Collagen Peptides Plus. Go to https://Quince.com/dryoun  for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Unlock your best hair, skin, and body with @iRestorelaser and HUGE savings on iRESTORE with code DRYOUN at https://irestore.com/DRYOUN  #irestorepod On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:02:30 - Meet Dr. Shawn Tassone → 00:04:47 - Integrative vs. Functional Medicine → 00:07:19 - Is "Root Cause Medicine" Just Marketing? → 00:11:30: - What Are Peptides & How Do They Work? → 00:13:11 - Are Peptides Safe? Current Regulations Explained → 00:15:50 - Semaglutide & Tirzepatide: Benefits, Risks & Weight Loss → 00:21:29 - Tesamorelin: Does It Really Burn Visceral Fat? → 00:24:36 - FDA Approval + Off-Label Use → 00:28:29 - MOTS-c: Longevity Peptide or Overhyped? → 00:35:46 - Peptides + Amino Acids  → 00:36:16 - BPC-157: What Does the Research Actually Show? → 00:42:35 - TB-500 & Peptide Stacking Explained → 00:45:07 - GHK-Cu: The Truth About the "Copper Peptide" → 00:51:15 - Melanotan ("Barbie Peptide"): Is It Safe? → 00:53:57 - CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin for Growth Hormone → 00:57:01 - Where To Purchase Peptides  → 00:59:01 - Should You Take Peptides? Watch This Next!  → Ozempic, Hormones & Belly Fat: Women’s Midlife Truths with Natalie Jill  📍Website: https://www.drshawntassone.com/ 📍Confessions of a Male Gynecologist Podcast 📍Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawntassonemd 📍 Check out Dr. Youn’s skincare products and nutritional supplements -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://younbeauty.com 📍 Download his FREE eGuide: "What to Eat to Look Younger" -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discover.younbeauty.com/what-to-eat-to-look-younger-1⁠⁠ 📍 Download his FREE eGuide: 10 Things Every Plastic Surgery Patient Must Know: ⁠⁠https://discover.younbeauty.com/10-things-1⁠⁠ 📍 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUN Beauty Retinol Moisturizer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📍 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YOUN Beauty Retinol Eye Cream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tonyyounmd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on YouTube -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/tonyyounmd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on TikTok - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@doctoryoun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📍 Follow Dr. Youn on Facebook - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dryoun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices