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Influencers are promoting peptides for better health. What does the science say?

WBUR
Published February 25, 2026 at 9:58 AM MST

Wellness influencers are pushing injectable peptides for better health, fitness, sleep and more. Does the evidence back them up?

Sarah Boden reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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