By MA Hanson – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=86765725
Snake Oil to Compounded Peptides: Why We Ask For Evidence
https://sciencebasedmedicine.org/snake-oil-to-compounded-peptides-why-we-ask-for-evidence/
By Scott Gavura
Peptides are being promoted as the next big thing, but legalizing compounded versions could leave consumers with more questions than answers. Who checks what’s in these products—and whether they work? Before enthusiasm gets ahead of the evidence, we need clear standards for quality, safety and effectiveness. Find out why the debate over compounded peptides calls for more than promises.