Peptide of The Week

Hosted by JD Denham and Will Haas, The Peptide of The Week Podcastis your no-BS guide to peptides, performance, and total body optimization. Whether you’re an athlete, a high performer, or just hungry to feel better, move better, and live stronger this show’s for you. JD and Will dive deep into real-world protocols, hard-earned lessons, and the science behind what actually works. With expert guests and raw conversations, you’ll get everything from cutting-edge peptide talk to diet, training, recovery, and mindset. No fluff. No filters. Just the tools to rebuild your body and upgrade your life.

Latest Episodes:

Peptide of The Week: SLU-PP-332 + BAM15 – Fat-Burning Firepower Oct 13, 2025

Show notes

Peptide of The Week: SLU-PP-332 + BAM15 – Fat-Burning Firepower

Welcome back, warriors! In this episode of Peptide of the Week, JD Denham and William T. Haas break down a fat-burning combo that doesn’t get enough love SLU-PP-332 and BAM15. One boosts endurance, the other supercharges your mitochondria together, they ignite next-level fat loss.

SLU-PP-332 is often called “exercise in a bottle,” mimicking the benefits of movement by increasing energy, enhancing fat-burning, and supporting muscle preservation. BAM15, meanwhile, is a mitochondrial uncoupler revving your metabolic engine without spiking heart rate or body temp. It burns more calories even at rest and helps clear fat from the liver.

We cover:

🔥 How SLU-PP-332 mimics exercise and shifts nutrients to muscle

💥 Why BAM15 burns fat without affecting the central nervous system

🏋️‍♂️ Boosting endurance and preserving muscle mass while cutting

🧬 Mitochondrial health: what both peptides do differently and synergistically

🧪 Stacking with GLP-1s like Retatrutide for maximum liver and fat-loss support

⚠️ Why BAM15 should be capped at 70mg/day and SLU-PP-332 can go much higher

📈 How to dose each safely and what results to expect

⚡ Who shouldn’t use BAM15 and what to run instead if you’ve got mitochondrial issues

🔥 Real-life results from ex-athletes and what they noticed with this stack

💡 If you want to cut body fat while holding muscle, SLU + BAM might be your best-kept secret. And if you’re pairing it with Retatrutide, you're about to enter elite territory.

⚠️ Peptides are amino acid chains. Not steroids. Not shortcuts. Just science that works when paired with discipline.

👉 Got a peptide or topic you want us to dive into next? Drop it in the comments.

📌 Subscribe for weekly no-fluff deep dives into the most powerful healing and performance tools on the planet.

Peptide Q&A #10 – Fasted Peptide Timing & Night-Shift Recovery Oct 09, 2025

Show notes

Peptide Q&A #10 – Fasted Peptide Timing, Calf Atrophy Fixes, Tesamorelin Gelling & Night-Shift Recovery

Welcome back, warriors! In this episode of Peptide Q&A, JD Denham and William T. Haas tackle another round of your most pressing questions about hormones, peptides, and real-world use. No fluff. No scripts. Just straight talk from experience.

We cover:

⏱️ Fasted Morning Protocols: When to inject for optimal absorption if you train at 5 a.m., and why fasted workouts burn more fat

💪 Calf Atrophy and Nerve Damage: Using PEG-MGF and IGF-1 LR3 to restore balance and growth post-injury

🧠 Post-Surgery Leg Recovery: JD’s micro-discectomy story and how to train smart without re-injury

⚗️ Tesamorelin Gelling Issues: Why AA water can destroy your peptide and how to reconstitute properly with bacteriostatic water

💊 Enclomiphene vs TRT: Low-dose pitfalls, testosterone boosting tips, and why most men feel better on TRT + HGH

🧬 FOX04-DRI Cycles: Clearing senescent cells, mixing with MOT-C and SS-31, and why it’s worth experimenting with protocols

🔥 RETA Side Effects: Sensitive skin explained — when to lower dose and why less is more

🧪 SLOOP PP332 Myths: Injectable vs capsule bioavailability, why DMSO is risky, and the truth about under-dosing

👩‍⚕️ Peptides for Shift Workers: Night-shift stacks using Tesamorelin, DSIP, MOT-C, SS-31 and NAD for sleep and energy

🦴 Beginner Stacks: Where to start (BPC-157 + TB-500 or the Wolverine Blend) and JD’s real-world recovery results

💬 Community Plans: JD and Will’s idea for a private Discord where they can speak freely and go deep on protocols

💡 Whether you’re dialing in fasted timing, stacking for healing, or optimizing TRT, this Q&A is packed with straight answers to help you make informed decisions.

⚠️ Reminder: Peptides are amino acid chains. Not steroids. Not shortcuts. Just science that works when paired with discipline.

👉 Got a peptide question for JD and Will? Drop it in the comments for next week’s Q&A.

📌 Subscribe now for weekly deep dives, protocols, and no-fluff education.

You’re a warrior. Act like one.

Peptide of the Week: Women’s Protocols Anti-Aging, Menopause & Fat Loss Stacks Oct 06, 2025

Show notes

Peptide of the Week: Women’s Protocols Anti-Aging, Menopause & Fat Loss Stacks

Welcome back, warriors! In this episode of Peptide of the Week, JD Denham and William T. Haas shift the spotlight to the ladies. After a flood of questions from women in the DMs, this episode delivers three powerful stacks designed to support menopause, fat loss, and anti-aging.

From mood and hormone balance to belly fat and skin rejuvenation, JD and Will lay out three go-to female protocols that cover it all without the fluff.

We break down:

💡 Menopause Stack

– 🧠 Selank and Semax for mood, energy, and calm focus

– 💦 PT-141 for dryness and libido

– 🔥 Retatrutide to manage weight gain, cravings, and improve mood

– 💅 GHK-Cu (or Glow Blend) for skin, nails, and hair vitality

– ⚡ MOTS-C + SS-31 + NAD+ for pure, clean energy and longevity

– 💉 Testosterone Replacement (low dose) and Growth Hormone Secretagogues for aging support

🔥 Fat-Burning Stack

– 🧬 Retatrutide, again the foundation for fat loss

– 🧊 5-Amino-1MQ to break down stubborn fat stores

– 🧨 AOD-9604 to boost metabolism without growth factors

– 🕒 Tesamorelin for targeted belly fat loss

– 🧠 NAD+, MOTS-C, SS-31 to fuel metabolism and recovery

👑 Anti-Aging Stack

– 💎 Glow Blend (BPC-157 + TB-500 + GHK-Cu) for repair, recovery, and collagen support

– 🧠 Epitalon to reset circadian rhythm and lengthen telomeres

– 🔁 Thymosin Alpha-1 + KPV to manage inflammation and immune health

– ⚡ NAD+, MOTS-C, and SS-31 again for deep cellular rejuvenation

– 🧬 Tesamorelin for hormonal repair and repair of bone, skin, and lean mass

💬 Plus: Protocol cycling tips (90-day peptide rotations), budget-friendly stack options, and why women often require less dosing than men but often get more dramatic results.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & Women’s Episode

03:00 – Menopause Symptoms Stack

06:30 – Libido + Mood Support

08:50 – Weight Gain, Retatrutide & Cravings

11:00 – Skin, Hair, and Nails Stack

12:00 – Mitochondrial Energy Stack

14:50 – NAD+ Use Midday

15:30 – Female TRT & Growth Hormone Stacks

16:30 – Fat Loss Stack Breakdown

18:10 – AOD, 5-Amino, Tesamorelin

21:10 – Anti-Aging Stack

23:00 – GHK-Cu vs Glow

24:30 – Epitalon, Telomeres & Cellular Repair

26:50 – Gut & Inflammation Peptides

28:50 – Protocol Rotation Advice

30:00 – Call for Feedback & Episode Wrap-Up

Follow Me:

Instagram: @jd_denham_fit

Facebook: JD Denham

Peptides: warrior-makers.com

Fitness & Diet: jddenhamfit.com

Peptide Q&A #9 – Cosmetic Surgery Recovery, Women’s Protocols & TRT Fixes Oct 04, 2025

Show notes

Peptide Q&A #9 – Neuropathy Stacks, Cosmetic Surgery Recovery, Women’s Protocols & TRT Fixes

We cover:

🦶 Neuropathy Relief: Why BPC-157, TB-500, and even Semax can help nerve pain and where to inject for best results

🩺 Cosmetic Surgery Recovery: How to run the Wolverine Stack before and after, and why dosing depends on your budget

⚡ Women’s Extreme Weight Loss Case: 70 lbs dropped, massive peptide stack review, and how to pivot toward muscle gain

💪 Muscle Gain Protocols: Why Retatrutide beats Tirzepatide, stacking Tesamorelin/Ipamorelin, and the role of nutrient partitioners

💉 Injection Tips: Reconstitution water temps, bacteriostatic vs sterile, and why refrigeration protects potency

🏋️ Wolverine Blend for Rotator Cuff: How TB-500/BPC-157 helped JD regain full shoulder mobility

🧬 TRT at 48: Why low test kills results, when to get bloodwork, and why 300 ng/dl is too low to thrive

⚠️ Sermorelin vs Tesamorelin: Why Sermorelin is the weakest option, and what to watch for in pre-mixed vials

🥼 RETA vs Secretagogues: Mixing rules, belly fat targeting, and the best combos for fat loss + muscle gain

👩 Peptides for Women: Best blends for lean muscle, hunger benefits, and why cycles keep results fresh

⏱️ Fasted Timing: Why morning/night injections hit harder and improve absorption

💡 Whether you’re chasing recovery, starting TRT, or figuring out women’s stacks, this Q&A is packed with straight answers to help you make informed decisions.

⚠️ Reminder: Peptides are amino acid chains. Not steroids. Not shortcuts. Just science that works when paired with discipline.

👉 Got a peptide question for JD and Will? Drop it in the comments for next week’s Q&A.

📌 Subscribe now for weekly deep dives, protocols, and no-fluff education.

You’re a warrior. Act like one.

Peptide of the Week: TRT & HCG – Why Testosterone Optimization Comes First Oct 02, 2025

Show notes

Peptide of the Week: TRT & HCG – Why Testosterone Optimization Comes First

Welcome back, warriors. This week, JD Denham and William T. Haas take a detour from peptides to unpack something foundational testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) and HCG. Why? Because before peptides can elevate performance… your hormones need to be dialed in.

This is one of the most raw and transparent episodes yet, filled with personal stories, no-BS advice, and decades of combined experience from two men who’ve lived it, studied it, and helped hundreds navigate it.

Here’s what we cover:

🧪 TRT 101 – What testosterone is, why it drops, and why most men over 35 are walking around with dangerously low levels

💉 Injection Protocols – Dosing, esters (Cypionate, Enanthate, Propionate), pinning frequency, and why the “one size fits all” approach never works

🧠 Symptoms of Low T – From brain fog and depression to stubborn belly fat and low drive, this is what 300 ng/dL really feels like

🛠️ Side Effect Management – Estrogen spikes, gyno, acne, and how AIs like Arimidex come into play

🔄 Coming Off TRT – HCG, Enclomiphene, post-cycle therapy, and how to restart natural production when the time comes

👶 Staying Fertile on TRT – JD’s personal story of getting his wife pregnant while on testosterone with HCG support

💪 How to Boost Test Naturally – Training, cold exposure, sleep, diet, and why getting your body back to “ancestral stress” matters

🔥 The Stigma is Dying – Why more men are speaking up about hormone health, and why living at 300 testosterone is the real risk

👉 Have questions about TRT, side effects, fertility, or how to get started? Drop them in the comments JD and Will will cover them in the Q&A Thursday episode.

📌 Subscribe and share with a brother who needs to hear the truth.

You’re a warrior. Act like one.

Peptide Q&A #8 – Peptides for Women, GHK-CU Healing, IGF-1LR3 Cycles Sep 28, 2025

Show notes

Peptide Q&A #8 – Peptides for Women, GHK-CU Healing, IGF-1LR3 Cycles, NAD Effects & TRT Side Effects

We cover:

👩 Peptides for Women: Options for toning up without injections, why SLU-P P-332 tabs and NAD+ are a great start

🩹 GHK-CU for Healing: Sub-Q vs near-wound injections, scar care with serum, and why BPC/TB blends speed recovery

💪 IGF-1 LR3 on Cycle: When to run it, how to pair it post-workout, and why 8-week cycles maximize nutrient partitioning

🏋️ CrossFit Stacks: RETA, AOD, Tesamorelin, and HGH for leaning out and endurance plus 5-Amino-1MQ and Cardarine

⚡ NAD Dosing: Why some people don’t “feel” it instantly, how consistency builds results, and the skin-tightening effect

😴 Peptides for Sleep Apnea: RETA’s proven benefits, DSIP for REM sleep, and inflammation control with Thymosin Alpha-1

🧪 TRT Side Effects: Estrogen spikes, gynecomastia, water retention, AI dosing strategies, and managing DHT issues

🦾 Surgery Recovery: JD’s TB-500/BPC protocol + hyperbaric chamber results, and why the right surgeon matters

💉 L-Carnitine Injections: Why insulin pins won’t work, how to draw with bigger gauges, and site rotation tips

🔬 Sermorelin vs Tesamorelin: Effectiveness, libido claims, and why Tesamorelin often outperforms

💡 Whether you’re exploring women’s protocols, managing TRT, or recovering from surgery, this Q&A is packed with straight answers to help you make informed decisions.

⚠️ Reminder: Peptides are amino acid chains. Not steroids. Not shortcuts. Just science that works when paired with discipline.

👉 Got a peptide question for JD and Will? Drop it in the comments for next week’s Q&A.

📌 Subscribe now for weekly deep dives, protocols, and no-fluff education.

You’re a warrior. Act like one.

Peptide of the Week: HGH & MK-677 Sep 25, 2025

Show notes

Peptide of the Week: HGH & MK-677 – The Ultimate Anti-Aging & Growth Stack

Welcome back, warriors! In this episode of Peptide of the Week, JD Denham and William T. Haas break down two of the most popular and misunderstood compounds in the performance and longevity world: Human Growth Hormone (HGH) and MK-677 (Ibutamoren). These aren’t shortcuts they’re tools. And when used right, they can change the game.

This isn’t hype it’s personal experience, clinical logic, and practical application you can take straight to your protocol.

We cover:

💉 What HGH Really Does: From fat loss to deeper sleep to anti-aging why this peptide is worth the investment

⚡ Dosing Protocols: Why 1–3 IU daily is the sweet spot, and how overdoing it can cause inflammation or side effects

⏱️ Best Time to Inject: Why you should avoid nighttime dosing and stick to morning, fasted injections for max benefits

💤 Side Effects to Expect: Tingling fingers, stiff joints, and water retention why these mean it’s actually working

🔥 MK-677 Explained: How this oral GH secretagogue boosts your own production and stacks perfectly with HGH

🍽️ Hunger & Sleep Hacks: How MK-677 can supercharge hunger and fatigue and how to avoid it ruining your cut

🔁 Cycle or No Cycle?: Why HGH is a long game and MK-677 doesn’t shut down your system

🏋️‍♂️ Stacking Strategy: Why JD and Will run HGH in the morning and MK-677 at night for the perfect 1–2 punch

⏳ The Real Results Timeline: Don’t expect magic overnight the real changes show up after 6–12 months

💡 If you’re over 35 and feeling the slowdown this stack might just be your ticket back to recovery, energy, sleep, and longevity. Not for everyone. But absolutely game-changing when used right.

⚠️ Not medical advice. Just real talk from real people who’ve used it, lived it, and tracked the changes.

👉 Questions? Drop them in the comments or hit us up for the next Q&A.

🎯 Visit warrior-makers.com to explore trusted, research-backed peptides and support your journey.

📌 Subscribe for deep dives, no fluff just clarity, protocols, and perspective.

You’re a warrior. Act like one.

Peptide Q&A #7 – RETA vs Tesamorelin, Mixing Tips, Numb Fingers, Injection Needles Sep 20, 2025

Show notes

Peptide Q&A #7 – RETA vs Tesamorelin, Mixing Tips, Numb Fingers, Injection Needles

We cover:

⚖️ RETA vs Tesamorelin: Which one to start with for fat loss, brain clarity, and stacking benefits

💉 Shred Stack Timing: How long it lasts and where to find trusted sources

💧 Reconstitution Best Practices: How much bacteriostatic water to use, hydrophobic peptides like AOD, and why water temp matters

🧯 Bioglutide (NA931): A take on the oral hype vs injectables

✋ Tesamorelin Side Effects: Why numb fingers and tingling mean it’s working

🔪 Injection Needle Guide: IM vs Sub-Q, best gauges/lengths, and how to backfill insulin syringes

🤲 BPC/TB for Carpal Tunnel: Where and how to inject safely into the hand/wrist

😴 Tessamorelin Dosing: Night-only vs split doses, IGF-1 post workout, and ghrelin-driven hunger benefits

🧔 TRT Protocols: Finding your sweet spot (900 vs 1200+ ng/dl), fertility concerns, and estrogen management

🧬 SLU + CJC/Ipamorelin: Why they stack well and why SLU sublingual tabs are most effective

💡 Whether you’re dialing in TRT, experimenting with fat loss, or troubleshooting reconstitution, this Q&A is packed with straight answers to help you make informed decisions.

⚠️ Reminder: Peptides are amino acid chains. Not steroids. Not shortcuts. Just science that works when paired with discipline.

👉 Got a peptide question for JD and Will? Drop it in the comments for next week’s Q&A.

🎯 Visit warrior-makers.com for trusted peptides.

📌 Subscribe now for weekly deep dives, protocols, and no-fluff education.

You’re a warrior. Act like one.

Peptide of the Week: Wolverine Protocol, Glow Stack & KLOW Blend Sep 18, 2025

Show notes

Peptide of the Week: Wolverine Protocol, Glow Stack & KLOW Blend Healing Synergy for Serious Recovery

Welcome back, warriors! In this episode of Peptide of the Week, JD Denham and William T. Haas are joined by peptide expert Paul Bakhtiar to unpack the Wolverine Protocol (BPC-157 + TB-500) and explore how stacking it with GHK-CU and KPV creates the powerful Glow and KLOW blends trusted for injury repair, collagen production, skin renewal, and gut inflammation.

From post-surgery recovery to athletic strain and chronic pain, this is a masterclass in healing peptides and why synergistic stacks matter more than ever.

We cover:

🧬 Why BPC-157 + TB-500 is the gold standard for soft tissue repair and inflammation

💥 How GHK-CU supports skin regeneration and collagen synthesis in the Glow stack

🔥 The role of KPV in gut healing, systemic inflammation, and antimicrobial protection

🧪 When to use the Wolverine Protocol vs. Glow vs. KLOW and how to rotate

📆 5-day high-dose Wolverine loading protocol for post-op or acute injuries

⚖️ GHK-CU dosage limits, copper sting management, and injection site strategies

💉 Why MGF (and PEG-MGF) may level up muscle-specific repair inside the KLOW stack

⚠️ Who should avoid certain blends (GHK sensitivity, copper sting, etc.)

🛡️ How to stack safely without overdoing it dose, frequency, rotation tips included

💡 Whether you’re dealing with tendonitis, surgical recovery, or just want better joint mobility and skin health the Wolverine family of blends is one of the most versatile and effective tools for total-body repair.

⚠️ Peptides are amino acid chains. Not steroids. Not shortcuts. Just science that works when paired with discipline.

👉 Got a peptide or topic you want us to dive into next? Drop it in the comments.

🎯 Visit warrior-makers.com to explore tested, high-quality peptides.

📌 Subscribe for weekly no-fluff deep dives into the most powerful healing and performance tools on the planet.

You’re a warrior. Act like one.

Peptide Q&A #6 – Perimenopause Stack, IGF-1 LR3 Cycles, DSIP Sleep Fix, CJC w/wo DAC Sep 13, 2025

Show notes

Peptide Q&A #6 – Perimenopause Stack, IGF-1 LR3 Cycles, DSIP Sleep Fix, CJC w/wo DAC, NAD Dosing & RETA Without Appetite Loss

Welcome back, warriors! In this week’s Peptide Q&A, JD Denham and William T. Haas get tactical on dosing, timing, and stacking—plus how to troubleshoot side effects without wasting vials.

We cover:

🌡️ Perimenopause Relief (47F): Sermorelin vs CJC/IPA, TA-1 (thymosin-α1) & TB-500 for inflammation, Selank/Semax for mood, PT-141 for libido

💪 IGF-1 LR3: What 1 mg really covers, 50–100 mcg dosing, 4–6 week “go hard” cycle, pairing with tesamorelin/HGH

💧 Menopause Dryness: PT-141 & (optionally) Linsidomine-2 what actually helps

🧔 605 Total T at 42: Enclomiphene vs just starting TRT, where CJC/IPA fits, IGF-1 for lean mass

🦴 Arthritis & Osteoarthritis (77F): Where to pin BPC-157/TB-500 for back pain, starter dosing, add TA-1 for inflammation/immune

🧴 Blue Goddess (GHK-Cu + Snap-8): Dermaroller + copper → headaches? Safe A/B testing to isolate the cause

⚡ NAD+: Is 1000 mg/month sub-Q the same as an IV “cycle”? Updated dosing philosophy (smaller, steady, 3×/week)

🧪 CJC-1295 DAC vs no-DAC: Half-life tradeoffs, why no-DAC often feels “more natural,” handling water retention

😴 Short Sleep Lifters: DSIP basics, fasted windows for PM tesamorelin, and why trimming 2.5-hr workouts can buy better recovery

🫀 RETA Without Appetite Suppression: Replicating benefits (insulin sensitivity, liver, cardio) with SS-31, 5-Amino-1-MQ, AOD 9604, tesamorelin

🧷 GHRH + GHRP Combo: Tesamorelin + Ipamorelin—equal doses, blend vs separate, and the AM HGH + PM secretagogue cadence

💡 Peptides are tools not shortcuts. Stack them with training, protein, and sleep for results that stick.

👉 Drop your questions below for next week’s Q&A.

🎯 Visit warrior-makers.com for trusted peptides we actually use.

📌 Subscribe for weekly, no-fluff protocols, dosing guidance, and real-world results.

You’re a warrior. Act like one.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Peptide of The Week

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected