The Peptide Mistakes Enhanced Athletes Are Still Making in 2026

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Mike White (@mike.ryan.white) is a PhD Candidate in Clinical Physiology, former D1 Strength & Conditioning Coach, and coach to enhanced athletes who believe health management should be as rigorous as training programming. In this episode, Mike breaks down the real ceiling on SLU-PP-332 dosing (he ran 500mg/day to find it), why telmisartan is more than a blood pressure drug, the GLP-1 debate that's splitting the coaching world, and why "chicken and rice coaching" is failing athletes when it matters most.

Drew and Mike go deep on peptide periodization, mitochondrial health strategy, retatrutide's underrated fat loss mechanisms, the overlooked power of LL-37 for gut health, and how to use DNP responsibly on rest days. This is protocol-level conversation for athletes who are done guessing.

Chapters:

0:00 - The Craziest Cycles Ever Run

3:35 - Who Is Mike White?

9:06 - What Is a "Chicken and Rice Coach"?

14:06 - Common Health Issues in Men & Women

21:15 - Drew's Personal Health Stack

22:54 - Optimizing Health on TRT Plus

24:46 - Cardio Programming for Every Client

26:22 - Training Philosophy: Low Volume vs. High Volume

31:15 - SLU-PP-332: From 250mcg to 500mg

36:13 - Understanding SS-31 & Mitochondrial Peptides

39:07 - Biggest Peptide Mistakes People Make

41:53 - GLP-1s Are Not Cheating

49:53 - Underrated PEDs, Peptides & Supplements

54:40 - Sodium, Potassium & Electrolyte Balance

1:00:11 - Hidden Gems: LL-37 & DNP

1:05:41 - Where to Find Mike White

Key Takeaways:

• SLU-PP-332 has an effective ceiling at ~100mg — at 500mg, Mike experienced DNP-like heat and metabolic dysfunction with no additional benefit
• Telmisartan up to 320mg/day offers benefits beyond blood pressure: PPAR gamma activation, brain health, cardiac remodeling, and renal protection
• GLP-1s are not cheating — 1 in 8 adults is currently on one, with benefits including lipid oxidation, neural inflammation reduction, and insulin sensitization
• Retatrutide is one of the few fat loss tools that enhances both lipolysis and beta oxidation simultaneously
• LL-37 for GI health is massively underutilized — gut dysfunction creates a bottleneck for muscle gain, fat loss, and cognitive function
• DNP at low, intermittent doses (rest days only) is a legitimate tool when given the respect it requires
• "More is not better. Better is better." — applies to peptides, training, and every protocol decision

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