Peptides in Sports Medicine with Dr. Amy West

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Amy West, MD, to discuss the hot topic of peptides in sports medicine.

In their conversation, Dr. West and Dr. Schroeder discuss the following:

• Breaking down what peptides are, with a focus on compounds like BPC-157 and TB-500 that have gained traction among athletes
• Reviewing what the current – though limited – evidence actually shows, separating legitimate promise from overhyped claims
• Examining where patients are sourcing these compounds and the safety considerations clinicians need to be aware of
• How to provide a practical patient counseling framework: meet patients where they are, guide them toward safer sourcing and prioritize foundational health habits first

Dr. West is a PM&R-trained sports medicine physician, an Assistant Professor at Northwest Health and a Team Physician at Hofstra University. Her clinical and research interests include the female athlete, adaptive sports, lifestyle medicine, transgender athletes and nutrition. She is active in the CrossFit community, serving on the CrossFit Games Medical Team and participating in various Crossfit functions and outreach events.