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America Is About to Go over a Peptide Cliff
2 months ago
- BPC-157, a peptide rumored to heal various conditions, has surged in popularity due to influencers and RFK Jr., with many users sourcing it from unregulated online vendors.
- An FDA advisory committee voted 8-6 to recommend allowing compounding pharmacies to produce BPC-157, despite weak safety data and lack of FDA approval.
- The recommendation may lead to FDA approval given RFK Jr.'s enthusiasm, potentially opening a lucrative market for telehealth companies like Hims and Noom.
- Proponents argue that regulated compounding pharmacies are safer than the unregulated gray market, while critics warn it could falsely imply FDA endorsement.
- Other peptides (TB-500, KPV, MOTS-c) were also recommended; Emideltide was rejected, with more votes pending.
RFK Jr.'s hand-picked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses
2 months ago
- The FDA committee voted to recommend lifting restrictions on manufacturing certain peptides for human use, despite lacking evidence on safety and efficacy.
- The vote was influenced by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a peptide enthusiast.
- Peptides are short chains of amino acids (10-20 long), differing from proteins which can be much longer.
- Some peptides like insulin are produced by targeted processing of proteins, while others result from random protein breakdown.
- Understanding a peptide's function requires extensive research, and current evidence often comes from cell studies, not whole animals, which can misrepresent safety.
People are turning themselves into lab rats': peptides craze the US
2 months ago
- Grey-market injectable peptides (e.g., BPC-157, GHK-Cu) are unregulated substances bought online from overseas dealers, often labeled 'for research purposes only' as a legal loophole.
- They are popular among biohackers, tech workers, and athletes for claimed benefits like injury recovery, performance enhancement, weight loss, and anti-aging, despite lacking FDA approval and reliable safety data.
- Peptides are short amino acid chains involved in bodily functions; some are synthetic versions of natural proteins, but evidence of therapeutic benefits in humans is insufficient, with pharmaceutical companies not investing in R&D.
- Risks include allergic reactions, unintended activation of harmful pathways, potential acceleration of undiagnosed cancers, acromegaly, injection-site issues, sepsis, and adverse effects from added chemical components.
- Suppliers often avoid liability through disclaimers, leaving users as 'guinea pigs.' Increased interest is driven by social media, influencers, and frustration with conventional recovery, but doctors advise cessation and emphasize proper diagnosis, rehab, and lifestyle fundamentals.

peptides

America Is About to Go over a Peptide Cliff

RFK Jr.'s hand-picked committee approves manufacture of peptides he uses

People are turning themselves into lab rats': peptides craze the US