The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will meet next month to reconsider the safety and effectiveness of several peptide injections, including some that have been praised by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Peptide Injections and Their Uses

Peptide injections have become a wellness trend among athletes, influencers, and celebrities, with many claiming they can help build muscle, heal injuries, and look younger. However, there is little evidence to support these claims, and the FDA has raised safety concerns about the use of these injections.

The FDA has warned Americans about the risks of injecting chemicals with names like BPC-157 and TB-500, which have not been extensively studied in humans. Both drugs are considered doping substances by international sports authorities.

New FDA Panel

The new FDA panel includes more than a half-dozen panelists who run clinics, online businesses, or pharmacies specializing in peptides. For example, panel member Dr. Haleem Mohammed runs clinics in Florida that sell injections of peptides, vitamins, testosterone, and weight loss medications.

Another panelist, Dr. Gabriel Alizaidy, charges $500 for “peptide and hormone” consultations, including advice on “where to safely get each peptide or compound.” Alizaidy promotes BPC-157, GHK-Cu, and other peptides to thousands of followers through his accounts on Instagram and TikTok.

The FDA’s new group is the latest example of how Kennedy and his deputies are trying to reshape U.S. health policy in the mold of the Make America Healthy Again movement. Some of the biggest supporters of the movement sell peptide formulas, though many pharmaceutical industry experts consider them illegal, unapproved drugs.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.