Local doctors weigh-in on peptide craze as RFK Jr. pushes to remove 12 from banned list

RFK Jr.’s peptide push could become next wellness boom

(Axios) – Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new push to loosen federal restrictions on peptides could be a bonanza for telehealth companies, compounding pharmacies and longevity clinics looking for the next big wellness trend. Why it matters: The heavily touted but loosely regulated proteins could fuel the kind of boom we’ve seen with weight-loss drugs — even though there’s little evidence they work in humans. (Read More)

Local doctors weigh-in on peptide craze as RFK Jr. pushes to remove 12 from banned list

CHARLOTTE, NC — From celebrities, to influencers, the passion for peptides is sweeping through social media. Dr. Carlos Jorge was more than a decade ahead of the newest health trend. He said peptides have been around for a while. Drugs like GLP-1s, insulin and collagen all fall under the peptide category. But there are hundreds more that haven’t been studied or tested enough to get federal approval. “These are very effective molecules when used …