FDA to review 7 popular peptides touted for weight loss, healing and longevity
“BPC-157 or TB-500 are compounds that can help facilitate healing after injury and have been shown in multiple studies to be incredibly safe when administered — which is interesting when you compare that to the over-the-counter options that we use now for aches and pains, like ibuprofen,” he said.
Although ibuprofen is available over the counter, the FDA warns that it can cause serious side effects — including stomach bleeding, kidney damage and cardiovascular complications — especially when used at high doses or for long periods.
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Tatem claimed that millions of BPC-157 doses have been administered and that relatively few adverse events have been reported.
“There is no other drug on the market that had that sort of safety record,” Tatem said. “And it’s not because of any magic — it’s because these are natural substances that our bodies make and are familiar with, so that’s what gives them this incredible safety profile.”
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health hearing on June 24, 2025. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc)
The FDA, however, has publicly stated that there is not enough evidence from human clinical trials on the safety or efficacy of these drugs. FDA reviewers have also cautioned that a peptide’s similarity to a naturally occurring substance does not eliminate potential risks.
Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel cautioned that these substances “need careful study.”
“I am not convinced the data is fully there yet.”
“Ultimately, what we would hope is, before the end of the year, patients would be able to go to their doctor, work through maybe a telehealth provider, and then be able to get a prescription for this under monitored medical supervision,” he said.
“The most important thing to take away is that your voice matters.”
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