Peptides Promise More Hype Than Evidence in Wellness Trend
TL;DR
Peptides have surged in popularity as unregulated wellness ‘cures,’ but human evidence remains thin: animal studies show promise for obesity, aging and tissue repair, yet controlled human data are scarce; many products are sold as ‘research use only’ with variable purity, and FDA moves to ease access could slow evidence generation and raise safety concerns.
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