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FDA scientists flag concerns with peptides, the trendy molecules RFK Jr. supports

FDA scientists flag concerns with peptides, the trendy molecules RFK Jr. supports
NPR News Tuesday 30 June 2026, 18:32 UTC By Will Stone 1 min read
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Documents reviewing the research on peptides note lack of good evidence of efficacy or safety. Yet an FDA panel will consider easing access to them later this month.(Image credit: Svitlana Pietukhova/iStockphoto)

Documents reviewing the research on peptides note lack of good evidence of efficacy or safety. Yet an FDA panel will consider easing access to them later this month.

(Image credit: Svitlana Pietukhova/iStockphoto)

FDA (ORG) RFK Jr. (ORG) Svitlana Pietukhova/iStockphoto (ORG)
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