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Health officials caution against unapproved peptide products

Health officials are cautioning that unapproved research‑grade peptides promoted online are not FDA‑approved, untested, and potentially unsafe. They’re urging physicians not to prescribe these products due to safety risks. While some FDA‑approved peptides are used for legitimate medical purposes, many peptides sold on social media may be unregulated and harmful.
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