The hype around synthetic peptides—touted for everything from muscle gains to clear skin and healthy hair—has reached a fever pitch in the online wellness world. While peptides are used in some FDA-approved medications, like GLP-1 drugs, the demand for unapproved peptides has exploded on the gray market. WSJ explored the potential risks involved with unapproved peptides. Chapters: 0:00 Peptide’s popularity 0:51 What are peptides? 1:28 Unapproved peptides: the risks 3:06 What's next? News Explainers Some days the high-speed news cycle can bring more questions than answers. WSJ’s news explainers break down the day's biggest stories into bite-size pieces to help you make sense of the news. #Peptides #Drugs #WSJ