Where do you stand on the use of peptides for health and wellness?

I spent a long time developing and using peptides for cancer research. Anyone injecting "some stuff bought on the internet" into their arms is seriously in need of therapy, if not an emergency ward.

In short, peptides are hard to make clean. I know several cases where poor removal of protecting groups was the reason for the activity of the so-called peptide.

Biology is complicated, and even "very well" defined peptides can have very unexpected effects, GLP1 peptides are an excellent example.

One thing is certain: if you pump some influencer driven junk into your arm, you may get a lot more effects than you bargain for, not all of them either good or remediable.

Former Sr Dir in Pharma: Establishing safety is a long process when efficacy is shown. Peptides and supplements must go through the rigorous testing required for FDA approval first! It's a game for influencers because they won't claim responsibility when someone is harmed. have you looked at the dozens of pink gelatin tricks created by AI, don't believe those either!

This is a ridiculous trend--best health hacks available: exercise, eat balanced, sleep, mediate, be kind, all this bashing of traditional medicine and then following these "health hackers" will be the end of us. bunch of fools

As a high school nutrition student, my first question when it comes to peptides is simple — what is somebody actually taking them for? Peptides is a broad term because there are many different ones, each with a different purpose, and some people could genuinely benefit from certain ones based on recent data. However, there is not enough long-term research to put them in the same category as creatine, which is one of the most studied supplements out there. Because of that, I would only recommend peptides to high-performance athletes, since that is where the recovery benefits like faster muscle repair and reduced inflammation could actually give someone a real competitive edge.

I'm a highschool nutrition student and after reading this, and in my personal opinion, I think that peptides could be helpful but aren't researched enough. I think they should be regulated and researched significantly before allowed for wide use. I think that the disadvantages of untested peptides could outweigh the benefits they may give.

I am a highschool nutrition student. I believe that the benefits of these peptides seem to be highly effect. However, I do not support using something that is not properly studied or approved. This is a massive risk for health as some people do not even know the long term effects of these injections. The current trend of these peptides is ahead of the evidence, so things could be risky.

I'm a high school nutrition student, and from my research, I have mixed feelings about peptides. Science has proven that certain peptides can almost hack your body, making you stronger, recover better, or even clear up your skin. I think it would be beneficial if the FDA lifted the ban on peptides once they have been rigorously tested and proven to be healthy to consume. Obviously, I would not be open to trying a substance regardless of the lack of scientific evidence supporting the health claims. I would. Overall, I think peptides could be a very useful tool in promoting one's health goals, but they also need to be tested and made sure they are safe.

I am a high school nutrition student. I would not take peptides before there is a clear understanding of them. Once reasearch is finished, regulations should be made according to the results.

I am high school nutrition student, I believe that one use of peptides that is unnecessary is the use of peptides in cosmetic products, like lip glosses. Peptides are included in lip products to make lips look smoother and fuller by supporting collagen and improving hydration. However, for younger people, they can be unnecessary because their skin already produces plenty of collagen naturally.

I am a high school nutrition student. I’d be cautious about trying peptides without solid scientific evidence. Promises like muscle growth or anti-aging sound appealing, but without reliable studies, it’s hard to know if they’re effective or safe. Personally, I’d wait until more research proves their benefits and risks.

As for regulation, I do think agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration should play a role. They help ensure products are safe, accurately labeled, and not misleading. That doesn’t mean banning everything, but there should be oversight so people aren’t exposed to unnecessary risks or false claims.

I would not inject anything into my body without express doctor instruction and assistance. I also would not inject anything into my body unless it was utterly neccessary to prevent or treat a serious health condition. I do not feel 'younger looking skin', 'more muscle', or 'quicker healing' are appropriate reasons to inject anything into your body.

I prefer my peptides in a brisket sandwich for The Broken Spit restaurant. But there have been snake oil salesmen and women since forever. There is still a sucker born every minute. Love, Doc

Absolutely not. If some of these active peptides are similar to GLP-1 and other medications, shouldn’t we be performing rigorous research? I find it ironic that the head of the DOH , Secretary of DHHS Kennedy, is doing everything he can to stop citizens from taking vaccines- meds that are rigorously tested- but OK with the bizarre range of untracked, untested and unapproved substances out there. We have truly lost our minds