How Peptides Conquered the Internet
2/13/202648 min
Two decades ago, bodybuilders on niche internet forums started injecting peptides. Now they're in the secret mini-fridges of some teenage boys. How did they get there? We track their crooked path from Silicon Valley to jaw-smashing influencers.
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First 90 secondsPJ Vogt· Host0:00
Welcome to Search Engine. I'm PJ Vogt. Each week on the show, we answer a question we have about the world, no question too big, no question too small. This week, we are trying to understand the sudden surge in Americans self-experimenting with peptides, gray market Chinese peptides, injectable compounds that promise to change your body in all sorts of possibly desirable ways. That story, plus some help deciding how to feel about it, after these ads. [music] This episode of Search Engine is brought to you in part by Bombas. You're probably trying to figure out your twenty twenty-six goals. Here's a suggestion: Why don't you try prioritizing comfort? Comfort in how you move, what you wear, and how you show up every day. Bombas makes that goal incredibly easy. Their new Bombas sport socks are engineered for specific activities: running, hiking, snowboarding, even all sport wear. And for the non-sporty moments, Bombas has that covered, too. I am a longtime wearer of Bombas socks. I find them very cozy and comfortable, particularly in the winter. Add in Bombas underwear and T-shirts, which are buttery smooth and breathable, and suddenly your whole outfit feels better. And every item you buy helps someone else, too, one purchased, one donated, with over a hundred and fifty million donations and counting. Head over to bombas.com/engine, and use code ENGINE for twenty percent off your first purchase. That's B-O-M-B-A-S.com/engine, code ENGINE at checkout.