The unregulated peptide boom: Americans risk unknown side effects for quick-fix weight loss and anti-aging drugs
By
Katie Arnold, Tom Silverstone, Adam Gabbatt
Even the toaster can't save this one.
Summary
Thousands of Americans are using unregulated peptides purchased online for weight loss, muscle growth, and anti-aging purposes, despite these substances being labeled 'not for human consumption.' The article investigates the growing trend driven by disillusionment with traditional healthcare and the influence of social media influencers, while examining the unknown side effects and what these so-called 'miracle' drugs actually contain.
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Americans are willing to risk unknown side-effects for the promise of a quick fix
The substances are readily available online and have surged in popularity among people disillusioned by traditional healthcare
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