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New trend of injecting banned peptides to 'optimise' body

Peptides reproduced in a lab are the active ingredients in many common medications including insulin and GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. However unauthorised forms of synthetic peptides sold online have increasingly been promoted by influencers and gyms promising a more effective workout

14 Aug 2026 1:00 pm