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What are peptides? And why am I hearing so much about them?

July 7, 2026 (Conversation) Peptide may not yet be the 2026 Oxford Word of the Year, but it must surely be in the running. From your friendly neighbourhood influencer, to the gym bros, injectable peptides have been all over social media and are now making mainstream news when things go horribly wrong. People are taking them, and promoting them, for a seemingly endless list of reasons. Depending on who you ask, theyll either put a pep in your step, give you a tan, make your skin glow, or even build you bigger muscles. But for those of us not immersed

7 Jul 2026 9:25 am