What if the key to faster recovery, sharper performance, and even looking younger wasn’t a pill or a shot, but something your body already makes? In this episode of The Weaponized Body Podcast, Dr. Ryan Hewitt unpacks the truth about growth hormone and why it’s often called the body’s “anti-aging” hormone. If you’ve ever struggled with stubborn belly fat, slower healing, or lagging energy as you’ve aged, this conversation will change the way you think about recovery and longevity.
Dr. Ryan breaks down growth hormone in plain English, how it’s produced, why it declines with age, and the massive role it plays in muscle repair, fat metabolism, collagen production, mood, and brain health. From sleep and nutrition to resistance training and cutting-edge peptide therapies, you’ll discover natural and science-backed ways to optimize this powerful hormone without wrecking your health. You’ll also hear about the latest research on peptides like CJC-1295, tesamorelin, and ipamorelin, and how they can synergize with your body’s natural rhythms to restore performance and vitality.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why growth hormone is more than a “bodybuilder’s hormone” and essential for everyday recovery.
How GH and IGF-1 work together to regulate muscle, fat, bone, and brain health.
The #1 lifestyle factor most people neglect that crushes growth hormone production.
The difference between growth hormone replacement vs. peptides that stimulate natural production.
How to safely and effectively use peptides as part of a recovery and longevity strategy.
“Growth hormone isn’t about vanity, it’s about quality of life. When you optimize it, you’re simply amplifying what your body is already designed to do.”
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