Is the secret to “optimising” your body hidden in an unregulated, experimental peptide cocktail? Spoiler: it’s not.

In this episode, Claire and Dr Mariam discuss the peptide boom. A rising biohacking trend fuelled by social media influencers and a growing distrust of traditional medical systems. From claims that peptides support your naturally occurring hormones, to weight-loss injections and “internal tanning” sprays, the hosts break down what peptides actually are, and the significant health and legal risks associated with using unregulated substances sourced from the “grey market.”

Plus, in Med School, we take a deep dive into the viral TikTok trend claiming sanitary pads contain green and black mould.

And in our Quick Consult, Dr Mariam helps a patient, who’s dealing with incredible pain potentially caused by long hair. We’re myth-busting whether “butt crack” hair is the culprit.

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Hosts: Claire Murphy and Dr Mariam

Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best

Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

Video Producer: Julian Rosario

Social Producer: Elly Moore

Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

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Is the secret to &ldquo;optimising&rdquo; your body hidden in an unregulated, experimental peptide cocktail? Spoiler: it&rsquo;s not.
In this episode, Claire and Dr Mariam discuss the peptide boom. A rising biohacking trend fuelled by social media influencers and a growing distrust of traditional medical systems. From claims that peptides support your naturally occurring hormones, to weight-loss injections and &ldquo;internal tanning&rdquo; sprays, the hosts break down what peptides actually are, and the significant health and legal risks associated with using unregulated substances sourced from the &ldquo;grey market.&rdquo;
Plus, in Med School, we take a deep dive into the viral TikTok trend claiming sanitary pads contain green and black mould.
And in our Quick Consult, Dr Mariam helps a patient, who&rsquo;s dealing with incredible pain potentially caused by long hair. We&rsquo;re myth-busting whether &ldquo;butt crack&rdquo; hair is the culprit.
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Hosts: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clairemurphyyukich/?hl=en">Claire Murphy</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ask.the.dr/?hl=en">Dr Mariam</a>
Senior Producers: Claire Murphy and Sally Best
Executive Producer: Grace Rouvray
Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach
Video Producer: Julian Rosario
Social Producer: Elly Moore
Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Information discussed in Well. is for education purposes only and is not intended to provide professional medical advice. Listeners should seek their own medical advice, specific to their circumstances, from their treating doctor or health care professional.

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The Uncontrolled, Unapproved, Unknown World Of Peptides

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