Wellness Peptide Craze
The wellness peptide craze has led many individuals to inject unregulated peptides, despite warnings that they are not suitable for human consumption. Users like Katie report positive effects on their skin and hair, but experts caution against the risks associated with these products. The growing popularity of these peptides, fueled by social media, raises concerns about safety and potential health risks due to a lack of scientific research.
- ▪Katie has been injecting GHK-Cu, a copper peptide, for several weeks and believes it has improved her skin.
- ▪Peptides are not illegal to buy or own, but they are not approved for human use, leading to quality control issues.
- ▪Experts warn that users are becoming 'lab rats' as many peptides have only been tested on animals, not humans.
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| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 08:08:38 +0000 |
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Wellness peptide craze: Why people are injecting drugs 'not for human consumption'1 March 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRuth Clegg,health and wellbeing reporterandAmy Walker@katiepeptalksKatie carefully takes a syringe out of its packet. She pricks the top of a small jar of blue liquid and pulls up the plunger.She turns and jabs the needle into her bum cheek and gives the camera a big thumbs up, looking pleased.Katie's been injecting GHK-Cu, a copper peptide, for several weeks now and she's confident it's making a difference to her skin. So much so, she says, the stretch marks she developed after having her two children have almost disappeared.The only disconcerting thing?It clearly says "for research purposes only" on the label wrapped around the jar.
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