Unapproved peptides: When social media replaces the doctor

Once confined to bodybuilding forums and elite sports scandals, unapproved peptides have now moved into mainstream wellness and are being marketed online as tools for biohacking and longevity. So why are people turning to online communities and influencers for advice, and is there a breakdown in trust for traditional medical pathways?

Unapproved peptides are not controlled by the TGA, which means that you can't know exactly what you're feeding your body. Source: SBS

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