Glow-Up or Gamble? The Dangerous Rise of DIY Peptide Injections
7 April - 20 mins
Podcast Series
Newstalk Daily
From “glow-up" injections to anti-ageing shortcuts, peptides are suddenly everywhere. They’re pushed by influencers, sold through murky online stores, and even creep into mainstream wellness culture.
But while some peptides are well established in medicine — from insulin to drugs like Ozempic — a growing number of injectable products being promoted online are completely unregulated and not approved for human use. So, what exactly are people buying… and injecting?
Ciara Doherty looks at the rapid rise of the peptide boom, the social media hype driving it, and the very real risks behind the trend. With younger audiences increasingly exposed to “looksmaxxing” culture and quick-fix beauty pr...
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