In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, Joanne dives into one of the wildest cultural shifts in modern health and fitness: how we went from terrified of needles to injecting everything in sight — from weight loss medications to peptides, and now, even experimental compounds.
A few years ago, the idea of self-injecting anything was unthinkable. Today? People proudly post their peptide stacks like they’re Michelin-star meals. But somewhere in all this newfound syringe enthusiasm, we’ve lost sight of something important: the delivery system doesn’t determine the result — the mechanism does.
💉 Inside This EpisodeThis is a deep, science-backed, myth-busting conversation for anyone curious about:
Why injectable doesn’t automatically mean superior
The real reason scientists use injections in research — and why that doesn’t translate to better human results
How 5-Amino-1MQ and SLU-PP-332 actually work at the cellular level
The difference between spikes and stability in metabolism and fat oxidation
How oral delivery can often outperform injections by providing consistent activation instead of biochemical chaos
Why small, lipophilic molecules like 5-Amino-1MQ and SLU-PP-332 thrive in oral form — and what that means for energy, endurance, and longevity
The hidden risks of home-mixed injectables (purity, solvents, contamination, degradation)
Why consistency, not intensity, is what drives results in body composition and performance
Injectables look hardcore. They feel scientific. But for many compounds — especially small molecules designed to work through long-term cellular signaling — oral delivery isn’t a compromise. It’s often the smarter, safer, and more sustainable route.
The body doesn’t care how fast something hits your bloodstream; it cares how well it integrates into your system. And that’s where the hype ends and the science begins.
⚡ Key Quotes“Injectables were designed for lab control, not lifestyle performance.”
“Needles spike. Capsules sustain. And for long-term results — stability wins.”
“We’ve glamorized the syringe, but metabolism doesn’t need theater — it needs consistency.”
🧬 Want to Learn More?Explore the science, studies, and benefits behind these two groundbreaking compounds: 👉 www.5amino.com — Learn about 5-Amino-1MQ and how it supports metabolism, energy, and muscle preservation. 👉 www.slu332.com — Discover SLU-PP-332, the endurance molecule known as “exercise in a bottle.”
And for more in-depth discussions on midlife performance, muscle, and metabolism: 🎥 Subscribe to my YouTube channel — @JoanneLeeCornish
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