Peptide Injections Touted as ‘Fountain of Youth.’ Spoiler Alert: They’re Not

Share on Pinterest Influencers tout peptide injections for fitness and longevity, but experts warn of health and safety risks. Mariya Borisova/Getty Images Injectable “wellness” peptides have become wildly popular among health and wellness enthusiasts, despite lacking credible evidence for their safety and effectiveness. Social media influencers and biohackers tout wellness peptides as a “fountain of youth” to achieve longevity and fitness gains. Experts in the medical community have raised alarms about the safety of compounded peptides marketed for wellness, calling for federal oversight of these products, which are largely sold online. During the 1980s, anabolic steroids emerged out of elite athletic circles and rose to popularity among fitness and gym enthusiasts. From a regulatory perspective, they’re not FDA-approved. They’re banned by the World Anti-Doping Administration (WADA), the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Department of Justice (DoJ). To respond at the governmental level without performing due diligence would really hurt our population.