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Peptides: a physician's view on the hype, the evidence and the rules

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Not all peptides are equal. We explain the difference between FDA-approved, compounded and investigational — and why it matters.

Peptides are everywhere online. Some are FDA-approved medications with robust evidence. Others are investigational, with promising early data but no approval. Many are sold without oversight.

What are the three categories of peptides?

We group every option as FDA-approved, physician-compounded, or investigational — and we tell you which is which, every time.

Who is eligible for peptide therapy?

Labs, history and goals determine whether any peptide belongs in your plan. Often the answer is something simpler.

This article is for educational purposes and is not individual medical advice. Clinical eligibility determines all treatments.

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