America Sees Rise in Unapproved Peptide Therapies

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More Americans are injecting themselves with unapproved chemicals for health. They want to build muscles, make skin better, or live longer.

These special chemicals are called peptides, but they are not all the same. Many have never been approved for people and lack real tests.

Public figures, like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., often support these products. The FDA tries to stop this, but its actions may soon change.

Some celebrities praise specific peptides, like BPC-157, for healing. But experts say these unproven products can be costly and unsafe.

Many peptide products have a label saying \"research use only.\" This means their quality is not checked and they could be harmful.

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What do many Americans want to achieve by using unapproved chemicals?

They want to build muscles, make skin better, or live longer.

What are the special chemicals called?

They are called peptides.

What do experts say about unproven peptide products?

Experts say these unproven products can be costly and unsafe.

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