FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drug touted by Joe Rogan and other influencers
WASHINGTON (AP) — Health advisers met Thursday to review more than a half-dozen peptides, unproven substances that have become a growing wellness trend despite little evidence they are safe or effective. In the first of several votes, the panel of Food and Drug Administration experts narrowly voted 8-6 in favor of broadening access to a chemical called BPC-157, one of the most popular peptides among longevity and wellness influencers. One panel member abstained from voting. The two-day has F...
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