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Peptides grow in popularity, despite concern from doctors, as FDA considers expanding use

Peptide Popularity

If you spend enough time on social media, chances are you've seen someone post about peptides and how they can be used for weight loss, help you recover from an injury and even keep that youthful glow to your skin.

The problem with those claims? They're often being made about synthetic peptide compounds, many of which are unregulated by scientific bodies in the United States.

Last month, an advisory panel for the Food and Drug Administration weighed in and recommended the FDA approve several new peptides for wider use. This was celebrated by those who advocate for the use…

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