US regulators to weigh controversial peptides backed by RFK Jr
- The US Food and Drug Administration has questioned the evidence as demand surges for the compounds promoted for sleep, muscle growth, and anti-ageing.
- Peptides, a class of compounds increasingly marketed as wellness treatments, have exploded in popularity in recent years, moving from niche bodybuilding and biohacking circles to now being promoted for everything from weight loss to longevity.
- But as questions grow over whether many of them are safe or work as advertised, regulators in the United States are set to decide whether some of them should become available through licensed pharmacies.
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- The US Food and Drug Administration has questioned the evidence as demand surges for the compounds promoted for sleep, muscle growth, and anti-ageing.
- Peptides, a class of compounds increasingly marketed as wellness treatments, have exploded in popularity in recent years, moving from niche bodybuilding and biohacking circles to now being promoted for everything from weight loss to longevity.
- But as questions grow over whether many of them are safe or work as advertised, regulators in the United States are set to decide whether some of them should become available through licensed pharmacies.
Sources: Al Jazeera