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The FDA is in the midst of a high-stakes two-day meeting over whether to greenlight seven peptides—hyped as miracle wellness boosters for muscle, anti-aging, and more—despite shaky science and safety concerns. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and online wellness influencers are pushing for loosened restrictions, fueled by viral success stories, while career scientists and medical experts warn of serious risks from injecting unproven compounds. The panel includes industry-linked voices, sparking conflict-of-interest backlash, even as FDA staff advise against approval. With votes and public input still to be weighed, the final decision could tilt toward Kennedy’s vision—potentially opening the door for wider, less-regulated access.

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