The Peptide Prescription: A Dubious Fix or a Legitimate Health Option? The Food and Drug Administration has long regulated the types and amounts of pharmaceuticals that make it to market.
However, in recent years, the agency's focus has shifted toward unorthodox treatments that blur the line between medicine and performance enhancement.
One such example is peptides – synthetic compounds marketed for their muscle building and weight loss properties. This debate centers on what constitutes "medicine.