Health Oct 28 AP report: FDA scientists opposed the Trump administration's move to ease peptides access By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jul 23 WATCH: FDA advisory panel recommends easing access to 6 out of 7 popular peptides The two-day meeting hosted by the FDA had the backing of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has described himself as a “big fan” of peptides and vowed to overturn industry restrictions put in place under President Joe Biden. By News Desk and Associated Press
Health Jul 23 Watch 7:08 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 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 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
Apr 15 FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and MAHA supporters By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading