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FILE PHOTO: Illustration shows U.S. flag, FDA logo, syringe and vial

Health Jul 23

WATCH: FDA advisory panel recommends easing access to 6 out of 7 popular peptides

By News Desk and Associated Press

Health Jul 23

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FDA considers widening access to peptides promoted by wellness influencers

An FDA advisory committee began a two-day meeting to consider lifting a ban and widening access to seven popular peptides. They have seen a surge of support from wellness influencers and others, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Amna…

By Amna Nawaz, Andrew Merlis, Bridget Craig

Health Jul 23

FILE PHOTO: Illustration shows U.S. flag, syringe and vial
WATCH: FDA advisory panel narrowly backs use of several peptides favored by RFK Jr.

A panel of federal health advisers on Thursday narrowly recommended easing access to several peptides popular with wellness influencers and celebrities, despite warnings from government scientists that the chemicals haven’t been shown safe or effective.

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Health Jun 29

U.S. HHS Secretary Kennedy testifies before Senate panel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.

The Food and Drug Administration is meeting next month to consider easing restrictions on several peptides, a group of unapproved drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Health Apr 15

FILE PHOTO: Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) summit in Washington
FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and MAHA supporters

The Food and Drug Administration will hold a meeting this summer to consider easing restrictions on more than a half dozen peptide injections, a group of unapproved therapies that have become popular among wellness influencers, fitness gurus and celebrities.

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Mar 29

Makers of dietary supplements push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients

By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press

Makers of dietary supplements are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products.

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Mar 14

What are peptides, and are they safe? Here's what to know

By Grace Abels, PolitiFact

Lots of people are talking about peptides. But what are they? Here’s a quick primer on the health trend and what we know about peptides’ safety.

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