Health experts warn against injecting peptides that aren't FDA approved

Health experts warn against injecting peptides that aren't FDA approved

New beauty trend riding on coattails of FDA approved GLP-1s comes with high risks.

Alabama medical board cracks down on TikTok peptide injections amid safety concerns

Medical professionals are raising alarms about a growing wellness trend that has patients injecting peptides promoted on platforms like TikTok, despite a lack of regulatory approval and clinical testing for many of the substances.Peptides are short chains of amino acids that regulate hormones and repair tissue.

Influencers are promoting dangerous peptides on social media – and regulators are struggling to keep up

Influencers are helping drive sales of these unapproved substances. Alan Crosthwaite/ ShutterstockOnce confined to niche bodybuilding forums and hardcore gyms, unproven injectable peptides are now being openly marketed online to the average gym-goer by social media influencers – and regulators struggling to keep up. Across Instagram, TikTok or YouTube, unapproved and harmful peptide products are being promoted as shortcuts to fat loss, anti-agei…

Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues warning against use of "research-grade" peptides

Officials cited patient safety concerns as social media and wellness influencers fueled interest in unregulated products not approved for human use.