Dr. Mark Hyman

A lot of people pour a drink at the end of the day to unwind or be social.

And as a doctor, I get asked all the time, is alcohol really that bad for me?

And while it works in the moment, even moderate alcohol, as little as one drink, can disrupt sleep, leaving you groggy the next morning.

And it puts stress on your body in ways most people don't realize.

On top of that, the World Health Organization classifies alcohol as a group one carcinogen, meaning there's solid evidence connecting it to cancers like breast and colon.

So while the occasional drink isn't catastrophic, alcohol isn't really supporting your health either.

And if what you're actually looking for is relaxation, connection, or that subtle evening lift, it's worth asking, could there be a gentler, smarter way to get there?

That's where Vesper from Peak comes in.

Vesper is a non-alcoholic, adaptogenic aperitif designed to give you a mindful alternative to your usual drink without the sleep disruption or next day fog.

Ingredients like L-theanine and lemon balm help your body relax, while gentian root adds a subtle, uplifting effect.

You feel calm, bright, and present, not sedated.

I've been paying close attention to this category, and Vesper is the most thoughtfully

John, welcome to the podcast.

Thank you.

You know, we've been friends for quite a while and talked a lot about regenerative medicine and health and functional medicine.

But you come from the perspective of a surgeon.

I deal more with the kind of biology stuff.

Well, you do too, but in a different way.

We've had many conversations about the topic of breast implants.

And as a doctor, seeing patients for now close to 40 years, and if you include medical school, it's, I don't know, the math is 43 years.