Austin Baraki
Physician and guest expert on the episode who provides clinical perspectives on peptides, regulatory issues, and safety considerations in medicine and sports performance.
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Dec 26, 2025 • 1h 22min
Episode #380: The Peptide Market Audit: Injury Healing or Biohacking Hype?
In this insightful discussion, Dr. Austin Baraki, a physician and expert in sports medicine, sheds light on the peptide market's murky waters. He reveals the lack of rigorous human trials for popular peptides like BPC-157 and the potential risks of immunogenicity and heavy metal contamination. Baraki emphasizes the importance of evidence-based medicine over unproven hype, discussing the FDA's regulatory crackdown and highlighting safer, approved alternatives for injury recovery and fat loss. Don't miss his clinical takeaways on navigating this gray market!
Jan 26, 2022 • 1h 29min
Episode #165: The Science on Cholesterol
Austin Baraki, a physician specializing in lipidology, joins to unpack the complexities of cholesterol and heart health. He distinguishes between LDL (bad) and HDL (good) cholesterol, emphasizing the importance of Apolipoprotein B as a marker for cardiovascular risk. The duo discusses practical dietary advice, highlighting fiber's significant cholesterol-lowering effects and the role of exercise. They also tackle common misconceptions about cholesterol, emphasizing the need for comprehensive risk assessments and exploring innovative treatment options.
