
VIP | Is It The Most Versatile Peptide Ever?
13/1/2026 | 25 mins.
Join My Private Group: https://theaxioncollective.manus.space/Email List: https://huntershealthhacks.beehiiv.com/Get My Book On Amazon: https://a.co/d/avbaV48DownloadThe Peptide Cheat Sheet: https://peptidecheatsheet.carrd.co/Download The Bioregulator Cheat Sheet: https://bioregulatorcheatsheet.carrd.co/1 On 1 Coaching Application: https://hunterwilliamscoaching.carrd.co/Book A Call With Me: https://hunterwilliamscall.carrd.co/Supplement Sources: https://hunterwilliamssupplements.carrd.co/Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hunterwilliams/list/WE16G2223BXA?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_R7QWQC0P1RACB2ETY3DYSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterwilliamscoaching/Video Topic Request: https://hunterwilliamsvideotopic.carrd.co/In today’s episode, I’m doing a much-needed update on one of the most underrated peptides in the entire space: VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide). This is one of those “ancillary” peptides that people usually only associate with lungs or mold, but the deeper you go, the more you realize VIP is a master regulator that touches almost every major system in the body.I walk you through what VIP actually is (a 28–amino acid peptide discovered in 1970), why it’s produced all over the body (brain, lungs, heart, gut, endocrine organs), and why it works so differently than peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, or the GLP-1s. We’ll cover the core mechanisms in a way that’s technical but practical: VPAC1/VPAC2 receptors, cAMP signaling, smooth muscle relaxation, glandular secretion, and immune modulation.Then I zoom out into a broad “survey” of VIP’s real-world use cases: lung function and oxygenation, gut motility and stool quality, autoimmune regulation, brain fog, mood/anxiety, circadian rhythm, and even dysautonomia patterns like POTS and long COVID. I also break down dosing best practices for subcutaneous vs intranasal, what to expect the first time you use it (including the niacin-like flush), and how I personally think about cycling VIP long-term.

Vesilute | The Bladder Peptide
09/1/2026 | 19 mins.
Join My Private Group: https://theaxioncollective.manus.space/Email List: https://huntershealthhacks.beehiiv.com/Get My Book On Amazon: https://a.co/d/avbaV48DownloadThe Peptide Cheat Sheet: https://peptidecheatsheet.carrd.co/Download The Bioregulator Cheat Sheet: https://bioregulatorcheatsheet.carrd.co/1 On 1 Coaching Application: https://hunterwilliamscoaching.carrd.co/Book A Call With Me: https://hunterwilliamscall.carrd.co/Supplement Sources: https://hunterwilliamssupplements.carrd.co/Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hunterwilliams/list/WE16G2223BXA?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_R7QWQC0P1RACB2ETY3DYSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterwilliamscoaching/Video Topic Request: https://hunterwilliamsvideotopic.carrd.co/In today’s episode, I’m breaking down a peptide that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, but can be genuinely life-changing for the right person: Vesilute.This is one of the Russian peptide bioregulators developed at the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology, and in this episode I’m specifically focusing on the injectable bladder peptide, not the oral version. If you’ve heard me talk about Prostamax before, Vesilute is its natural counterpart on the bladder side — and when paired together, they form what I call a bladder–prostate axis strategy for comprehensive urinary health in men. For women, Vesilute stands on its own as a powerful option for overactive bladder, especially during peri- and post-menopause.I walk through exactly how Vesilute works at a cellular level — how these tissue-specific peptides enter bladder cells, influence gene expression, and help restore a more youthful, functional state to the urothelium and detrusor muscle. We talk about why urgency, frequency, weak flow, nocturia, and even that awkward “can’t go when you need to” situation happen as we age, and how Vesilute may help normalize those patterns rather than just masking symptoms.I also dig into the Russian clinical data, including placebo-controlled trials in men with BPH and women with overactive bladder, showing meaningful improvements in urinary flow, symptom scores, and quality of life — all with an excellent safety profile and virtually no systemic side effects. This is where AI translation has really opened the door to research that’s been siloed for years, and I share what I found most compelling.From there, I outline my preferred injectable protocol: 1–2 mg daily for 60 days, run 2–3 times per year, why I prefer that over shorter high-dose protocols, and how to pair Vesilute with Prostamax in men for better overall results. I also talk through what people typically notice week by week, how long benefits tend to last after a cycle, and why even reducing nighttime urination from three trips to one can have massive downstream effects on sleep, energy, mood, metabolism, and overall longevity.This isn’t a hype peptide. It’s not flashy. But if bladder issues, frequent urination, BPH, or overactive bladder are impacting your sleep or quality of life, this may be one of the most underrated and cost-effective peptides you can use. My goal with this episode is to give you the full context — the science, the data, the real-world experience — so you can decide if it makes sense for you.As always, thank you for the support, for being here, and for helping me keep this information free and accessible. If you’ve used Vesilute, I’d love for you to share your experience in the comments so others can learn from it too.

GLP-1s and Anhedonia | Do GLPs Cause Emotional Blunting?
06/1/2026 | 26 mins.
Join My Private Group: https://theaxioncollective.manus.space/Email List: https://huntershealthhacks.beehiiv.com/Get My Book On Amazon: https://a.co/d/avbaV48DownloadThe Peptide Cheat Sheet: https://peptidecheatsheet.carrd.co/Download The Bioregulator Cheat Sheet: https://bioregulatorcheatsheet.carrd.co/1 On 1 Coaching Application: https://hunterwilliamscoaching.carrd.co/Book A Call With Me: https://hunterwilliamscall.carrd.co/Supplement Sources: https://hunterwilliamssupplements.carrd.co/Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hunterwilliams/list/WE16G2223BXA?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_R7QWQC0P1RACB2ETY3DYSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterwilliamscoaching/Video Topic Request: https://hunterwilliamsvideotopic.carrd.co/In this episode, I dive deep into a topic that’s been coming up more and more over the last 12–18 months: anhedonia and motivational blunting in people using GLP-1 agonist peptides. While GLP-1s like semaglutide, tirzepatide, and retatrutide have been absolute game-changers for weight loss, metabolic health, and even addictive behaviors, there’s a smaller—but very real—subset of people who experience something unexpected: a reduced ability to feel pleasure.Personally, I’ve never experienced this side effect. In fact, GLP-1s have done the opposite for me by giving me more mental clarity and freedom from compulsive behaviors. But enough people have reported feeling emotionally flat, unmotivated, or disconnected from things they used to enjoy that it deserves a serious, evidence-based conversation.In this episode, I break down what anhedonia actually is, how it differs from depression, and why it can happen with GLP-1s from a neurochemical standpoint—specifically dopamine signaling and reward circuitry in the brain. We’ll look at the clinical data, real-world reports, differences between GLP-1 compounds, and why dose, speed of titration, weight loss, hormones, and lifestyle factors all matter.Most importantly, I share practical strategies for mitigating these effects so you can still harness the benefits of GLP-1s without sacrificing joy, motivation, or quality of life.

Saturday Morning Coffee Talk | 1/3/26
03/1/2026 | 1h 45 mins.
Join My Private Group: https://theaxioncollective.manus.space/Email List: https://huntershealthhacks.beehiiv.com/Get My Book On Amazon: https://a.co/d/avbaV48DownloadThe Peptide Cheat Sheet: https://peptidecheatsheet.carrd.co/Download The Bioregulator Cheat Sheet: https://bioregulatorcheatsheet.carrd.co/1 On 1 Coaching Application: https://hunterwilliamscoaching.carrd.co/Book A Call With Me: https://hunterwilliamscall.carrd.co/Supplement Sources: https://hunterwilliamssupplements.carrd.co/Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hunterwilliams/list/WE16G2223BXA?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_R7QWQC0P1RACB2ETY3DYSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterwilliamscoaching/Video Topic Request: https://hunterwilliamsvideotopic.carrd.co/Timestamps:00:14:36 – “What big trend in peptides do you see becoming popular?” 00:19:40 – “Using GLP-2 twice per week… how to switch to GLP-3 for maintenance?” 00:22:00 – “It’s hard to keep muscle mass on GLPs – what peptides help?” 00:23:36 – “Any peptides that stimulate hunger or appetite?” (Jay)00:24:10 – “Did you experience anhedonia on RETA?”00:31:00 – “IGF-1 LR3 stability – does it lose effectiveness after reconstitution?”00:31:56 – “Does oral GLP (orforglipron) have benefits beyond appetite suppression?” 00:33:30 – “What is your New Year’s protocol / what are you experimenting with?”00:36:59 – “Good starter protocol with SS-31, MOTS-C, BPC-157, Ipamorelin, CJC, RETA?”00:39:46 – “Glutathione injections causing soreness – normal?” 00:40:00 – “How to reduce water retention on growth hormone peptides?” 00:41:30 – “Low iron in a 21-year-old, fatigue, and peptides for depression?”00:43:24 – “Taste changes on RETA – is that common?”00:44:16 – “Can GLPs cause hair thinning?”00:44:34 – “Thoughts on Klotho?”00:45:02 – “Why Ipamorelin over Tesamorelin for women?”00:45:34 – “Peptide cheat sheet dosing – AM/PM split clarification?”00:46:29 – “Will RETA ever be oral? (needle-averse)”00:47:59 – “Best way to get Jardiance without Bitcoin?”00:48:59 – “Any info on Stamakort-10?”00:50:57 – “Can GLPs help reduce alcohol cravings?”00:53:05 – “Can you talk more about MOTS-C?”00:54:15 – “Does metformin deplete B-vitamins?”00:55:14 – “Does topical GHK-Cu work for skin benefits vs injectable?”00:57:39 – “Bioregulator capsules vs injectable effectiveness?”01:03:26 – “Post-viral upper respiratory recovery – would VIP help?”01:04:48 – “Best place to get testosterone for women?”01:14:04 – “Insomnia on RETA – causes and fixes?”01:21:25 – “Do you recommend topical estrogen?”01:34:09 – “Growth hormone peptides after thyroid cancer – safe?”01:37:14 – “Progesterone causes mood issues – alternatives?”

IGF-1 LR3 for Longevity | How I Like to Use It
02/1/2026 | 25 mins.
Join My Private Group: https://theaxioncollective.manus.space/Email List: https://huntershealthhacks.beehiiv.com/Get My Book On Amazon: https://a.co/d/avbaV48DownloadThe Peptide Cheat Sheet: https://peptidecheatsheet.carrd.co/Download The Bioregulator Cheat Sheet: https://bioregulatorcheatsheet.carrd.co/1 On 1 Coaching Application: https://hunterwilliamscoaching.carrd.co/Book A Call With Me: https://hunterwilliamscall.carrd.co/Supplement Sources: https://hunterwilliamssupplements.carrd.co/Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hunterwilliams/list/WE16G2223BXA?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_R7QWQC0P1RACB2ETY3DYSocials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hunterwilliamscoaching/Video Topic Request: https://hunterwilliamsvideotopic.carrd.co/Today’s episode is my updated deep dive on IGF-1 LR3, and I’m doing it for a very specific reason: this is a peptide I genuinely love using, but most people either don’t know it exists… or they only know it through the bodybuilding mythos that’s been floating around for years.IGF-1 LR3 got popular in the research community because it was labeled as the “holy grail” that would supposedly turn you into a stage-winning bodybuilder overnight. I’m telling you right now — that’s not the use case, and if that’s the expectation, you’re going to be disappointed. What I am going to talk about is the real longevity optimization lane: strategic, disciplined, a few times per year — mostly around preserving and building muscle, improving body recomposition, and supporting healthspan as IGF-1 declines with age.We’re going to break down what IGF-1 LR3 actually is (and how it’s different from other IGF options), the mechanisms that make it so interesting beyond “muscle building” — including some under-discussed mitochondrial and brain angles — and then we’ll talk practical use: timing, why I prefer post-workout, how to avoid the biggest mistake people make (hypoglycemia), and why this isn’t a “beginner peptide.”I’ll also explain where IGF-1 LR3 fits in the bigger picture if you’re already doing TRT, GH peptides or HGH, and metabolic optimization. And as always — if you want the links, the resources, and the back catalog of my deleted YouTube content, make sure you’re on the email list. Check the description, and check out the Axion Collective — that’s my main mission in 2026: building the most ego-free, judgment-free place to learn this stuff with like-minded people.Let’s get into it.



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