Last reviewed: May 29, 2026 Last updated: May 29, 2026 Written by: Jay Hastings, CEO of PlexusDx Jay Hastings is the CEO of PlexusDx, a precision health company focused on genetic testing, blood biomarker insights, and personalized wellness recommendations
Some people use it to boost physical performance (though its banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, so its a no-go for athletic competition)
For instance, glucagonlike peptide 1 [GLP-1] receptor agonist drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, are peptides, as are [the hormones] insulin, vasopressin, oxytocin, and human growth hormone
As an anti-inflammatory medication Decadron relieves inflammation in various parts of the body
TIPS: The capsules should separate easily by gently squeezing on the larger portion and twisting
Hypertension At the start of a 2007 study, people with untreated hypertension had low glutathione levels