People used strange treatments like crocodile dung and tapeworms to stay young. Now, some influencers say injectable peptides are the answer.

Influencers claim injectable peptides are the answer to staying young.

But scientists are not convinced. They say there is not enough research.

Some peptides are used in medicine, like insulin. But the peptides influencers promote are not approved and have not been tested in large human trials.

The regulatory agency has warned against buying these unregulated drugs online. The World Anti-Doping Agency has also banned them for athletes.

The US is considering easing rules on some peptides. This could happen soon, but scientists are worried.

The New York Times reported that the change could happen any day now.

Peptides are made of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. They help our bodies work properly.

Some peptides are marketed as helping to build muscle fast. Others claim to be the key to staying young.

But there is no proof that these peptides work. There are no large human trials or safety tests.

This is a case of 'science-ploitation', where people use science to sell unproven products.

Influencers use science words to make their products sound good. But they are not proven.

These products are often promoted by online communities that can be harmful.

This is similar to unregulated stem cell products that were sold a few years ago.

Some people, like Joe Rogan, claim that peptides have helped them recover from injuries.

But these claims are not based on data. Animal studies do not always work in humans.

It is unlikely that an animal study will work in humans.

The manufacturers of these peptides are not regulated. This means the drugs may not be safe.

It is also unclear if the peptides people buy are what they claim to be.

The fact that people need to test these products for purity is a warning sign.

If the peptides are real, we do not know how they will interact with the body.

One peptide, BPC-157, may encourage the growth of cancer cells.

If these peptides are real, they could be harming people.

For one scientist, the issue is that people are paying for unproven products.

He says it is a scam. If the peptides were good, pharmaceutical companies would have patented them.

One expert advises against buying unproven drugs online.

He says people should not inject untested products into their bodies.

There is no easy way to stay young. It takes hard work and a healthy lifestyle.

The truth is that the basics work: exercise, diet, social connections, purpose, and sleep.