Peptide Injections Touted as ‘Fountain of Youth’ and claim amazing benefits without any clinical studies

During the 1980s, anabolic steroids emerged out of elite athletic circles and rose to popularity among fitness and gym enthusiasts. It didn’t take long for the medical community to question their safety. Researchers and athletic organizations raised concerns over the health risks associated with recreational anabolic steroid use, such as cardiovascular disease. By 1991, the substances were banned for non-medical use under the U.S. Anabolic Steroids Control Act.

But the quest for fast-tracked, unproven methods to achieve peak fitness is far from over.

Today, influencers and biohackers tout peptide injections as a “fountain of youth,” a one-stop shop to achieve muscle gain, longevity, and more. Echoing the past, so-called “wellness” peptides have become ubiquitous despite lacking any credible evidence. No studies to date have verified their safety for use in humans.