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EPISODE · May 17, 2026 · 10 MIN

The rise of peptides as the next health craze

from Life Matters - Separate stories podcast · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Have you had the word peptides start to pop up more frequently on your social media feeds or in conversation?What used to be more familiar in chemistry circles is now touted as the next big health trend to combat ageing, help with weight loss, grow muscle and even make you more tanned.Although the use of peptides is becoming normalised on social media, the use of these chemicals is unregulated. It's prompted experts to call for stricter regulations and better education in the health care system.

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