Peptides Flood Social Media: FDA Weighs Relaxing Restrictions
Peptides, small chains of amino acids, are gaining popularity on social media, promoted by celebrities and influencers for various purposes like skincare and muscle recovery. However, the scientific community warns that many of these have little or no evidence of effectiveness in humans. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently discussed relaxing restrictions on experimental peptides, which could lead to their wider availability.4 sourcesSee all sources