PremiumZoe BlakeJournalist·Bay of Plenty Times·24 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM5 mins to read‌Te Puke High School has warned students and whānau about risks linked to peptide use.A concerning trend of teenage boys importing unregulated injectable supplements to improve their appearance has alarmed some Bay of Plenty educators.

College principals and an eating disorder expert have shared their concerns about boys turning to injectable peptides for muscle growth and weight loss as social media influences growing pressure