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From mice to 'gym rats': Unregulated use of peptides raises alarm among researchers

First publishedAug 6, 10:00 UTC
Last updatedAug 6, 10:49 UTC · 7m ago
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Driven by social media hype and a growing distrust of public health guidance, consumer demand for experimental peptides has exploded over the last decade.

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Driven by social media hype and a growing distrust of public health guidance, consumer demand for experimental peptides has exploded over the last decade.
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1 outlet, average source rating 7.0/10.
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    From mice to 'gym rats': Unregulated use of peptides raises alarm among researchers

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