224. Why Oral Peptides Work (Even If "Experts" Say They Don't)
The Kris Gethin Podcast
Kris Gethin
4.9 • 598 Ratings
🗓️ 11 September 2025
⏱️ 22 minutes
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Summary
"Destroyed by the gut." "Zero absorption." "Only injectables work." This is BS.
In this episode, I break down why oral peptides aren't just working, they're evolving. I cover the science, the delivery tech, and the results I've lived through: cartilage regrowth, hormonal optimization, cognitive firepower.
You'll learn how short-chain peptides bypass gut breakdown via PEPT1. Why nano-carriers, mucoadhesive polymers, and smart pH triggers are rewriting absorption. And why anyone still parroting the "oral doesn't work" myth is stuck in 2005.
I show you my travel peptide stack, how I keep everything cold, and why oral bioregulators like Sigma, Testolutin, and Biomind are now staples in my rotation.
This isn't hype. This is recovery, immunity, and performance…elevated.
What's Discussed:
(00:06) Oral Peptides: Why the "Destroyed by the Gut" Claim is BS
(02:42) My Travel Stack: Fridge, Injectables, and Immune Armor
(04:39) Brain on Fire: The Peptides That Keep You Sharp
(08:19) Biohacking Absorption: How Oral Peptides Actually Work
(16:54) What Makes Next-Level Recovery
My Go-To for Gut Health:
Glutamine and Imuno-IGG from Unmatched Supplements: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/collections/digestion-gut-health
Find more from Kris:
Website: https://www.krisgethin.com/
Website:https://www.unmatchedsupps.com
Instagram: @krisgethin
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/krisgethin
2 Shred: https://www.unmatchedsupps.com/products/2shred
Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the Chris Getten podcast where we dive deep into the science of building a stronger physique, |
| 0:11.9 | unlocking the secrets of anti-aging and optimizing your health through cutting edge biohacks, |
| 0:17.6 | fitness strategies and mental resilience. I've been a personal trainer for nearly 30 years now and voted the number one transformation |
| 0:25.2 | trainer by governing bodies such as PT Academy, bodybuilding.com and trainerize. |
| 0:31.9 | I am the co-founder of unmatched supplements, co-founder of the Chris Kethyn Jims franchise, and co-founder of my |
| 0:39.6 | online coaching platform, Chris Kethin Coaching, and author of several books. |
| 0:44.8 | I'm a hybrid athlete, a natural pro bodybuilder, and I've competed in events such as Ironman |
| 0:50.1 | Triathlon, Ultramarathon, Spartan, and many more. My goal with this podcast is to cut through |
| 0:56.7 | the noise of fitness myth, misconceptions, and deliver clear protocols, actual tips, and real |
| 1:04.1 | resilience and science to help you optimize your physique, elevate your physical and mental |
| 1:10.4 | health span, and, of course, enhance your |
| 1:13.5 | life. Hello, everybody. Chris Gethyn here and welcome to an episode of the Chris Gethen |
| 1:21.7 | podcast. We were in Rome yesterday or this morning and now we've come to this beachside resort town. But I couldn't wait any longer. |
| 1:30.9 | I wanted to record this podcast because I am going to speak to you about peptides today. |
| 1:35.8 | But more so I'm going to talk about peptides and supplements that come in the oral form. |
| 1:40.7 | The reason why this couldn't wait, I've noticed a couple of authoritative figures in the |
| 1:45.2 | space call out the stability issues of oral peptides and supplements, claiming that the pH, |
| 1:52.2 | the acidity and the gut, et cetera, destroyed these supplements, which I find is absolutely |
| 1:56.8 | atrocious, as bizarre and it's stupid. Like, we never hear about medications being, you know, |
| 2:04.4 | being destroyed by the gut, you know, talking about aspirin, maybe Viagra, maybe a paracetamol, |
| 2:10.3 | or anything like that. But, or, you know, as soon as there's a supplement, oh, it's, it's broken |
| 2:16.5 | down by the gut, or it it's oral peptides gets destroyed, |
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