Everyone's Talking About Peptides. Here's What Women Need to Know

Peptides are everywhere right now. From anti-ageing and glowing skin to muscle preservation, injury recovery and weight loss, they're being hailed as the next frontier in health optimisation. But are they really the miracle solution many claim them to be? In this episode of the Biohackher Podcast, Azra sits down with peptide educator and former founder of one of Australia's largest peptide clinics BIOV8, Ted McGill, to separate fact from fiction. Ted is now the CEO and Founder of MediHealthcare and SEVYN. Together, they explore what peptides actually are, why they've become so popular, the growing interest among women, and the critical safety considerations that often get overlooked. You'll learn why peptides are not a replacement for healthy lifestyle habits, how they may support recovery, skin health, cognition and healthy ageing, and why the source of your peptides matters more than most people realise. This conversation also dives into the exploding grey market, the risks of unregulated products, the realities of GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, and the questions every woman should ask before considering peptide therapy. **CHAPTERS** **00:50** What Are Peptides? A Simple Explanation **03:25** Why Your Body Needs To Be Primed Before Using Peptides **06:10** Why Women Respond Differently To Peptides **07:15** Why Peptides Have Suddenly Become So Popular **11:25** Are Peptides Revolutionary or Overhyped? **17:50** The Truth About Ozempic and GLP-1 Medications **22:55** Growth Hormone Peptides Explained **25:05** Why More Women Are Turning To Peptides **28:30** The Rise of Grey Market Peptides **31:20** The Biggest Safety Risks People Don't Know About **36:20** How To Spot Contaminated Peptides **38:00** What To Look For Before Buying Peptides **40:00** Why People Buy From The Grey Market **42:20** The Black Market Peptide Boom **44:25** Peptides and Women's Hormones **46:30** Can Peptides Help Arthritis and Joint Pain? **49:40** The Best Peptides For Preserving Muscle **52:15** HRT, Menopause and Longevity **55:35** The Best Peptides For Skin and Anti-Ageing **58:20** Mitochondria, NAD and Cellular Energy **1:00:20** Peptides for Memory, Focus and Brain Health **1:04:50** Which Peptides Should You Avoid? **1:08:00** Final Thoughts: Benefits, Risks and What Women Need To Know **CONNECT WITH TED MCGILL** **Instagram:** @tedtalkstm **Websites:**  www.medihealthcare.com & www.sevyn.club  **To get access to Ted's free couse**  at www.sevyn.club  use the code **biohackher** **HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!** If you found this conversation valuable, interesting or inspiring I'd love you to share the pod and leave a review! Great reviews will help me to continue to bring you interviews with experts in longevity, and health and wellness. I would be so grateful if you could take a few minutes to submit a review on the podcast platform you listen from. **PREORDER MY NEW BOOK!** *Biohackher – Live Well Longer* is your practical guide to adding life to your years, not just years to your life. Drawing on the latest science in women's health, longevity and biohacking, this book cuts through the hype to reveal what actually works to support your brain, body, beauty and balance as you age. From sleep, hormones and gut health to strength, stress, nutrition and cutting-edge longevity tools, you'll discover evidence-based strategies to help you feel stronger, sharper and more vibrant at every stage of life. Pre-order now at: https://www.amazon.com.au/exec/obidos/ASIN/1764247639?tag=simonsayscom    **WANT TO LEARN MORE?** If you're keen to get started on your biohacking journey to optimise your health and live well longer please join me on my socials:  **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/biohackher\_official **Facebook:** https://m.facebook.com/people/Biohackher  **Website:** www.biohack-her.com  **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/@biohackherpodcast  **TikTok:** https://www.tiktok.com/@biohackher\_official