BSCG Podcasts

This NutraCast episode highlights a growing problem with unapproved research peptides being sold online as “laboratory chemicals,” often on major marketplaces like Amazon and Olympic sponsor Alibaba. Oliver Catlin, President of Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG), teamed up with Eddie Pells and the Associated Pres to reveal how these unregulated peptides — created like drugs but not vetted for safety or efficacy — are flooding mainstream platforms and sometimes even appearing alongside dietary supplements. Because they fall outside standard regulatory categories, there’s no guarantee of quality, manufacturing standards, or consumer safety. After the investigation, hundreds of peptide listings were removed, and marketplaces like Amazon and Alibaba said they’re tightening compliance. The podcast dives into the growing concern for consumer safety and regulation and the implications on sport drug testing. Danielle Masterson leads an engaging conversation as she always does on the award winning NutraCast podcast put out by NutraIngredients USA.

In this episode of the Your Food Matters podcast, hosts Dr. Sue Kleiner and Erik Bustillo sit down with Oliver Catlin President of Banned Substances Control Group (BSCG) for an in-depth discussion on banned substances, anti-doping, peptides, and the growing risks facing athletes and consumers in today’s supplement marketplace. The conversation explores the evolving landscape of performance-related compounds, including unapproved and prohibited peptides , and explains how contamination and regulatory gaps can lead to serious health and anti-doping consequences. It delves into various ways performance enhancing drugs end up in the foods we eat and the supplements we take. Drawing on decades of anti-doping science and supplement testing expertise, the episode underscores the critical role of third-party certification, transparency, and education in helping individuals make informed, safer choices when it comes to the food they eat, supplement they choose, and how to navigate new trends like unapproved peptides and research chemicals. Your Food Matters is a podcast from best-selling author of “Power Eating”and High Performance Nutrition founder Dr. Sue Kleiner, alongside dietitian and strength coach Erik Bustillo, which is dedicated to sharing practical, science-based strategies to help you make food work for your health, performance, and everyday life.