PolicyHealth & EducationMedicineOpinionThere’s a lack of proof to back up the peptides hypeThere is promising evidence in rodent studies, and anecdotally some patients are converts, but the core issue is the lack of clinical trials in humans.Georgia WyattDoctorThe appeal of peptides is clear: the promise of a deeper tan, stronger erections, reduced body fat and rapid healing. Peptides are flooding social media feeds and are widely available through the online grey market for purchase by individuals.Three of the most commonly discussed peptides are BPC-157, melanotan and growth hormone.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Latest In Health & educationFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Policy
There’s a lack of proof to back up the peptides hype
There is promising evidence in rodent studies and, anecdotally, some patients are converts, but the core issue is the lack of clinical trials in humans.
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