Ben Schmitt

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Tribune-Review deputy managing editor. Ex-Detroit Free Presser. Husband. Dad. Michigan State grad. Raised in Pittsburgh. Peabody High School.

Peptides are being promoted online for everything from weight loss and muscle gain to anti-aging and faster recovery. But many of these products are unregulated, and health experts say the hype is racing ahead of the science. A UPMC physician explains what consumers should know.

UPMC doctor warns of risks behind growing trend of unregulated peptides

From weight loss and muscle gain to anti-aging, unregulated peptides are becoming one of the fastest-growing wellness trends in America. Fueled by the success of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, d...

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