"To understand why that matters, it helps to know a little about peptides: short chains of amino acids that act as signalers, telling our cells what to do. Though many peptides occur naturally in our bodies, others do not. As consumables, they're sold based on the makeup of the amino acid chain, variations of which are said to offer different boosts to cellular functions, like muscle growth, tissue repair, and mental cognition."
"A quick search for "peptides" on Temu immediately turned up a smorgasbord of peptide products at bottom-barrel prices. For just $12, you could get three bottles of what's supposedly BPC-157, a peptide derived from human stomach bile sold as a healing cure-all. Or you could pay just $4.14 to snag a 12-pack of a vague "oligopeptide" marketed as a skin-firming agent."
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules for cellular processes. Many peptides occur naturally while others are synthetic and sold as consumables based on amino acid sequences that claim to boost functions like muscle growth, tissue repair, and cognition. GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy and Zepbound are examples of rigorously studied synthetic peptides. Biohackers in Silicon Valley experiment with DIY peptide cocktails delivered as pills, creams, or injections. Cheap ecommerce marketplaces now list a wide array of poorly characterized peptide products at low prices, including products marketed as BPC-157 and vague "oligopeptides," raising safety and quality concerns.
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