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experimental peptides
Coverage of experimental peptides in the Nexus archive.
- From mice to 'gym rats': Unregulated use of peptides raises alarm among researchers
The unregulated use of peptides has raised alarm among researchers. Over the last decade, consumer demand for experimental peptides has exploded. This rise is attributed to social media hype and a growing distrust in public health guidance.
- UK becoming ‘wild west’ for experimental peptides, expert warns
Prof Channa Jayasena warns the UK is becoming a 'wild west' for unregulated experimental peptides and steroids sold online, risking fatalities. He notes increasing patient use of these substances, with fitness influencers linked to a wellness brand operating an illegal steroid market on Telegram.