Peptides promise longevity and healing. Does the science back them up?
The use of peptides for health and wellness is growing, despite limited clinical evidence supporting their benefits and concerns over safety. The FDA has banned certain peptides from being produced in the US, but may soon reconsider allowing their manufacture.
The wellness trend of using peptides for health benefits is on the rise, with some people self-injecting them for recovery, skin, and muscle growth. Despite glowing reviews on social media, most peptides lack clinical evidence to support their health benefits and have raised safety concerns. The FDA banned several peptides, including BPC-157 and GHK-Cu, from being produced in the US in 2023 due to significant safety risks. Many peptides are now imported from outside the country or marketed for research use only. The FDA is set to review whether some US pharmacies should be allowed to manufacture certain peptides, potentially making them more accessible. If the ban is lifted, a surge in peptide use could occur, regardless of safety concerns. Peptides are chains of amino acids that can be naturally produced by the body or synthetic, and are used for various tasks or as signaling molecules.
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