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Short Wave — Does the science of peptides live up to the hype?
Scout ratingSCOUT· 68%12m·2026-07-22·Science

Does the science of peptides live up to the hype?

Short Wave

Synthetic peptides are getting some serious hype, from fitness influencers on your FYP to people seeking new options for chronic conditions. And while the human body already makes peptides, like insulin and the hormone oxytocin, most of the viral synthetic peptides are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.…

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