RFK Jr. Fights to Lift FDA Restrictions on Risky Peptide Treatments

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine advocate, is attempting to convince the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to lift restrictions on over a dozen injectable peptide treatments that have little to no efficacy data and were previously banned for posing significant safety risks. Kennedy has long dismissed the wealth of data supporting the safety and efficacy of lifesaving vaccines, and he is now championing these unproven peptide treatments as a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast.

Peptides are chains of amino acids linked together with peptide bonds, and they can have a range of cellular functions and influence various biochemical processes. Well-established, FDA-approved types of peptide drugs include GLP-1s for obesity and insulin for diabetes. However, online, peptide drugs are now seemingly synonymous with unproven, non-FDA-approved treatments. These treatments have become extremely popular among wellness influencers, celebrities, and "biohackers", who claim without evidence that peptides can treat various diseases, reverse aging, and improve appearance.