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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Matthew Perrone

A closer look at the unapproved peptide injections promoted by influencers and celebrities

Peptide Injections - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Unapproved peptide drugs have become a trendy new hack among wellness influencers, fitness coaches and celebrities, pitched as a way to build muscle, shed pounds and look younger.

Online stores will offer injectable vials for $300 to $600 each. Longevity and wellness clinics offer in-office evaluations and injections, sometimes with membership fees of thousands of dollars per month.

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