An FDA panel with ties to the industry recommended loosening regulations on six peptides over objections from FDA scientists over a lack of data. Peptides have been for everything from faster healing to younger-looking skin and a longer lifespan, despite little evidence that they actually work and are safe. Getty Images fileJuly 24, 2026, 5:17 PM EDTA Food and Drug Administration advisory committee on Friday recommended allowing two more unproven peptides to be compounded, capping a two-day meeting that raised questions about whether the agency was weakening the guardrails designed to keep untested drugs from reaching patients.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.