— Medical paternalism may not be tolerated in the modern age

by Anthony LoSasso, PhD

May 31, 2026

• 3 min read

Peptides have moved from bodybuilding forums into the cultural mainstream. Telehealth clinics advertise them for weight loss and recovery, often outside any FDA-approved indication. Podcasters describe their personal protocols to audiences of millions. HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken openly about using them himself.