What if the injection your provider is offering you has never been tested on a single human being?

You are hearing a lot of people claiming they've healed their chronic pain, boosted their performance, and turned back the clock.

But some of the most popular peptides on the market today are technically illegal to prescribe, sourced from unknown suppliers, and have zero completed human trials behind them.

The FDA just made a major announcement that could change all of that. And you need to know what it means before anyone injects anything into your body.

In this episode, Dr. Kate Dee sits down with Dr. Furhan Qureshi, an internal medicine physician and med spa owner practicing outside Washington, D.C. Together, they break down what peptides actually are, why the hype exploded after the GLP-1 boom, and why the most popular one right now is still banned by professional sports anti-doping agencies.

Chapters:
00:03:21 - Why GLP-1 success created a peptide gold rush
00:04:13 - FDA ban and sudden reversal explained
00:08:27 - Where peptides cross into unsafe territory
00:11:42 - Why social media is driving demand
00:13:18 - The peptide linked to melanoma and seizures
00:19:47 - Growth hormone peptides and cancer concerns
00:21:28 - The allergic reactions raising red flags
00:25:12 - Infection and contamination risks explained
00:28:11 - The compounding pharmacy loophole
00:35:14 - The limits of current treatments
00:38:41 - Why most peptide studies are unreliable
00:40:03 - What real evidence should look like
00:43:39 - The stem cell warning for patients
00:45:06 - The cost barrier to real research
00:48:09 - What real clinical trials could look like

You'll find out which peptide Dr. Dee says no one should be using. You'll learn what the FDA's new policy actually changes, and what it doesn't. And you'll hear two physicians get honest about why even they aren't rushing to offer these treatments yet.

Press play and learn what the FDA's big announcement actually means for your safety.

Should You Be Injecting Yourself with Peptides?

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How do you REALLY know if that's Botox?

Hear what the FDA uncovered when they investigated Pure Indulgence Aesthetics, a med spa with a clean website, a doctor's name on the homepage, and a Groupon running for less than $8 a unit.

Patients were lining up and reviews were good, but when investigators checked the dumpster, the unmarked vials were a substance that had to be sent to a lab just to identify.

Dr. Kate Dee was sitting in a room in Las Vegas when an FDA official described details of this case that have not been reported anywhere. She's bringing every bit of it to you, because what happened at Pure Indulgence Aesthetics in Texas and California is not an isolated incident.

IT'S A WARNING.

The medical director's name was on the website. The nurse managing the supply chain had a federal guilty plea in her past for a crime you will be shocked to find out.

Here's what should scare you, the patients who kept coming back thought it was working.

If you've ever booked a Botox appointment, passed along a recommendation, or assumed a licensed-looking clinic is a safe one, you need to hear what Dr. Dee found out before your next treatment, and before someone you love books one too.

Press play and learn how to find out what was really in that syringe.

WARNING LETTER: https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/pure-indulgence-aesthetics-723267-04012026

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Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure.

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Does more access to hormone therapy mean better care?

Hormone therapy is everywhere right now. Med spas are offering it, telehealth platforms are advertising it during the Super Bowl, and plenty of providers are happy to prescribe whatever you ask for.

In this episode, Dr. Kate Dee sits down with Dr. Radhika Sharma, an obstetrician-gynecologist from Wisconsin and co-host of the podcast The Double Scrub. Together, they break down what's really happening inside the hormone therapy boom and why some of the most popular options could actually be doing you real harm.

They dig into why under the skin pellets are a red flag, what telehealth platforms aren't telling you about cost and follow-up care, and why the symptoms most women chalk up to menopause are being completely misread.

Chapters:
00:05:07 - Why Even Specialists Feel Underprepared
00:07:22 - When Every Symptom Gets Blamed on Hormones
00:08:40 - The Mistake Almost Every Patient Makes First
00:10:05 - Why That Quick Online Option Feels So Easy
00:13:08 - When the Treatment Plan Starts to Drift
00:14:42 - The Symptoms That Should Actually Concern You
00:16:15 - What Gets Missed When You Skip a Real Workup
00:18:03 - The Risk No One Explains Upfront
00:20:28 - What Bioidentical Really Implies
00:24:06 - The Reality Behind One Size Fits All Care
00:31:12 - What Happens When You Follow the Wrong Plan
00:34:05 - The Signs You Need a Second Opinion
00:37:18 - What to Look For in the Right Provider
00:40:22 - The Symptoms You Should Not Brush Off

You'll also find out why your OB-GYN may have barely had any menopause training in medical school, and what that means for the care you've been receiving.

Press play and learn what your provider should already be telling you.

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MORE FROM DR. KATE DEE

Have a question, story, or insight to share?

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Please leave us a review on Apple Podcast: HERE

Catch full podcast episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKateDee

GLOW Medspa - Seattle, WA: https://glowspaseattle.com/

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before any aesthetic procedure.

Some episodes include anonymous or secondhand accounts; while accuracy is a priority, these stories represent individual experiences. Verify credentials, do your resea...