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

Peptides for Ariel Bogle investigation Illustration: Guardian Design

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.”