Jon Lipsey

Jon Lipsey is the co-founder and Content Director of Unfiltered. The most successful UK editor in the history of Men's Fitness magazine, he has spent more than two decades working in health, fitness, longevity and human performance. He has interviewed leading figures in sport, politics and business, such as Pelé, Lord Coe and Bryan Johnson. He speaks at industry events including The Longevity Show and advises health brands on strategy and storytelling.

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HEALTH Explainer

BPC-157 side effects: what the evidence actually shows

BPC-157 is one of the most discussed peptides on the wellness internet and one of the least documented in the human clinical literature, and the gap between those two facts is where most of its safety story sits. The compound has been studied in laboratories for more than thirty years. It has been studied in…

ByJon LipseyNovember 6, 20240Comments

HEALTH Explainer

What is zinc sulfide and what is it used for?

Zinc sulfide doesn’t show up in everyday health conversations. It doesn’t headline nutrition panels, nor does it make wellness trend forecasts. But behind the scenes, this humble compound is quietly powering a wide range of applications—from phosphorescent materials and optical devices to pigment bases and, in some cases, even skincare. At first glance, it might…

ByJon LipseyNovember 5, 20240Comments

HEALTH Explainer

BPC-157 Benefits: The Underground Peptide That Heals Fast — But Comes With Questions

In an era of cutting-edge health interventions, BPC-157 is one of the most talked-about — and most intriguing — compounds around. It’s a synthetic peptide said to supercharge healing, repair tissue like nothing else, and calm inflammation almost overnight. You won’t find it on pharmacy shelves. It’s not FDA-approved. And yet, it’s quietly circulating among…

ByJon LipseyOctober 26, 20240Comments

HEALTH Explainer

Sermorelin Benefits: Can This Peptide Really Boost Growth Hormone the Safe Way?

Sermorelin is one of the more widely used peptides in the health optimisation world, particularly among those looking to support hormone health, recovery and healthy ageing. Often billed as a safer, more natural alternative to growth hormone therapy, it’s commonly prescribed in longevity clinics and sometimes used by athletes and fitness professionals to improve sleep,…

ByJon LipseySeptember 27, 20240Comments

HEALTH Explainer

What is biohacking? Here’s how it works and how you can get started

Have you ever wondered if you could optimise your body and mind the way you might upgrade software? That’s the idea behind biohacking - a growing movement in health, wellness and self-improvement that encourages individuals to make small, (sometimes) scientifically informed changes to their lives. From improving sleep quality to boosting cognitive function, biohacking claims…

ByJon LipseySeptember 3, 20240Comments

BUSINESS Vanguard

Remedy Place founder Dr Jonathan Leary: I’ll never offer what’s already available

Dr Jonathan Leary Dr Jonathan Leary is the founder and CEO of Remedy Place, a social wellness club with establishments in New York and Los Angeles. His practice and expertise have been featured in media outlets from Vogue to The New York Times, alongside a range of corporate advisories and appearances including Cannes Film Festival…

ByJon LipseyMay 20, 20240Comments

How AI will influence health and fitness

TECH Opinion

AI predicts “total loss” of human agency

“Total loss of human agency.” That was the end-point on a list of predictions I asked ChatGPT to make regarding the potential downsides of AI’s influence on the future of the health and wellness industry. Other entries were equally apocalyptic. One scenario described how AI might be “used to implement a global eugenics program”. Another…

ByJon LipseyApril 23, 20240Comments

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HEALTH Opinion

As Andrew Huberman faces trial by media, here’s what we should really be asking

Imagine a scenario where a reporter rounds up your exes and asks them to dish the dirt. What would they say about you? The one with the messy break up. What choice words would they have? Now imagine waking up to find it all laid bare in print in one of the world’s biggest news…

ByJon LipseyApril 15, 20244Comments

TECH

Unlock your power potential with Technogym Biostrength

If you work in health and fitness media, you get at least one press release a week touting a "groundbreaking" new item of strength training equipment. Genuinely innovative products, however, are so rare that you can count them on one hand. In 1796, Francis Lowndes introduced the Gymnasticon, an early exercise machine equipped with levers,…

ByJon LipseyApril 1, 20240Comments

NUTRITION

Worst foods for gut health: What to avoid for a healthy microbiome

If you're not already paying attention to your gut health, you need to start - now. Inside your digestive tract, trillions of microbes are quietly shaping your immune response, mental resilience, and metabolic health. While probiotic-packed yogurt bowls and kombucha shots have found their place in the wellness mainstream, it's also worth thinking about the…

ByJon LipseyMarch 28, 20240Comments

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