Injectable peptides market booms, cheered on by RFK Jr.

Injectable peptides are all the rage for many health-conscious Americans, thanks in part to the hype coming from the nation’s top health official. But enthusiasm might be outpacing regulatory controls and public understanding of what these products truly are. Peptides, which are combinations of amino acids, are easy to buy. Store shelves are lined with products touting various health benefits: Collagen peptides to enhance skin elasticity, muscle recovery peptides for after workouts and “Botox in a bottle” to relax facial muscles peptides, among many others. But in certain corners of the internet, there are communities of people who take this a step further, sourcing raw, research-grade peptides from dubious sources so they can reconstitute them at home and inject themselves with the aim of improving their health or altering their appearance. The Hill explored these shady corners of the online peptide market for this article, engaging with vendors promising pure peptides but using fake

Injectable peptides are all the rage for many health-conscious Americans, thanks in part to the hype coming from the nation’s top health official. But enthusiasm might be outpacing regulatory controls and public understanding of what these products truly are. Peptides, which are combinations of amino acids, are easy to buy. Store shelves are lined with products touting various health benefits: Collagen peptides to enhance skin elasticity, muscle recovery peptides for after workouts and “Botox in a bottle” to relax facial muscles peptides, among many others. But in certain corners of the intern