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MarketWatch opinion warns of scams in the coming peptide rush

The column argues consumer demand for wellness peptides is outpacing evidence and oversight, exposing buyers to fraudulent sellers.

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By Daniel Okafor · Regulatory Correspondent
Sep 18 07:23 ETSource: MarketWatch

The wire

  1. 01A MarketWatch opinion piece predicts a wave of consumer fraud as interest in peptides expands beyond prescription channels.
  2. 02Clinics, telehealth operators and pharmacists face reputational spillover from gray-market sellers marketing research-only compounds to patients.
  3. 03The piece is commentary rather than reporting on any specific enforcement action or seller.

From the source

Opinion: More Americans are about to get scammed by the coming peptide rush

Read at marketwatch.com