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Wellness Influencer Claims Untested Peptides from Reputable Sources Contain Lead

By Egleze Editorial Desk · Published July 2, 2026 · Rich Roll Podcast · Pro Athlete Performance Doctor on Nicotine, Peptides, Wearables, and Expensive Youth Sports
Wellness Influencer Claims Untested Peptides from Reputable Sources Contain Lead
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Pro Athlete Performance Doctor on Nicotine, Peptides, Wearables, and Expensive Youth Sports

What was said

"The Guardian just did a test of some peptides that they gotten from a reputable site. I'm just going to put, you know, and they had him tested and it contained no peptides. But it contains lead."

Kelly Starrett reveals that The Guardian tested peptides purchased from a supposedly reputable online source and discovered they contained no actual peptides, but did contain lead. This finding exposes the danger of the unregulated supplement market where people are injecting substances without proper testing or oversight, despite refusing traditional medical treatments.

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Pro Athlete Performance Doctor on Nicotine, Peptides, Wearables, and Expensive Youth Sports
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