Peptide trend poses health risks at Bay of Plenty schools
Unregulated peptides are gaining popularity among Bay of Plenty students amid social media pressure, with Medsafe warning of potential life-threatening reactions.
A peptide trend is spreading among students in Bay of Plenty schools, driven in part by social media pressure. Medsafe has raised concerns about unregulated peptides, cautioning that they may cause life-threatening reactions to users.
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Peptide trend raises alarm at Bay of Plenty schools amid social‑media pressure
Medsafe cautions that unregulated peptides may cause life-threatening reactions.