{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Longevity Now!","title":"Ep 33 | What you need to know about peptides with bodybuilder Sai V","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b37f1cf7\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":7312,"description":"Dr. Pri sits down with Sai V, a bodybuilding professional and founder of Proseek to discuss the various peptides, meds, and supplements bodybuilders use to optimize human performance and increase longevity. We emphasize when to use these compounds and what blood work to monitor to make sure it's being done safely\n\nWhere to find our guests:\n\nWebsite - https://proseek.org/\nYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ProseekOfficial\nInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/proseekofficial/\n\nWhere to find us:\nWebsite | https://vitaveda.health\nYoutube | https://www.youtube.com/@vitavedahealth\nTwitter / X | https://x.com/drprilongevity\nNewsletter | https://substack.com/@vitavedahealth\nInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/drprilongevity/\nReddit | https://www.reddit.com/r/Vitaveda/ \n\nTimestamps: \n00:12 Introduction\n06:38 Sai's Journey Into Bodybuilding\n10:07 Building Proseek: From Idea to Launch\n14:50 The Phases of Bodybuilding: Bulk, Cut, Recovery\n17:41 When and Why to Get Blood Work Done\n22:20 Testosterone Side Effects: The Cardiovascular Rundown\n32:36 Managing Cholesterol: Ezetimibe, PCSK9 Inhibitors & More\n38:19 Cardiac Imaging: Calcium Scores, CT Angiograms & Echocardiograms\n50:01 Blood Clotting Risk: Nattokinase, Aspirin & Donating Blood\n56:23 Protecting Your Liver: NAC, TUDCA & FibroScan\n1:08:27 Mood, \"Roid Rage\" & Coming Off Compounds\n1:21:56 Growth Hormone, Insulin Resistance & GLP-1 Drugs\n1:36:12 Dementia Screening, BPC-157 & Emerging Peptides\n\nBodybuilding Competition Cycle\nOff-season / Bulking: Primary muscle-building phase. Can last several months to a full year or more depending on how much size the athlete needs to add.\nHealth / Recovery phase: Back off compounds, lower training volume, get blood work done. Typically 4–16 weeks (average around 8 weeks).\nPrep / Cutting phase: Diet down to lose body fat while preserving muscle. Length varies by athlete.\nCompetition → restart cycle\n\nRecommended Blood Work Timing\nDuring or just after prep (peak stress) - see how much...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/im8OrcyK8iRmtzqqZHfEDJno4F3-X1HzMKz-Bpqsako/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81ZDY2/ZWQxNzg5NzJjNjU1/YTJkMjljYjVlMjBj/YmIyYi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}