‘Not approved for human use’: the online frenzy for injectable peptides sweeping Australia

Social media is driving a boom in the use of peptides to improve appearance and physical performance. Many are experimental and come with risk of serious side effects

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On TikTok, a 21-year-old fitness influencer is spruiking a drug that hasn't even finished clinical trials.

This stuff is actually hard to come by in Australia, so I'll leave a reputable source in the description," the Sydneysider says. Obviously, not approved for human use, so do with it as you will."