<p>Unless you're in certain corners of the internet, you won't be aware of the peptide craze promising to grow your muscles and slow ageing.</p><p>That's because your average GP won't be printing a prescription for these injectable drugs, like BPC-157 or melanotan.</p><p>Norman and Tegan discuss why there's so much fan fare over unproven peptides with some potentially nasty side effects.</p><p>References:</p><ul><li><a href="https://watermark02.silverchair.com/qoa50057_252_259.pdf?token=AQECAHi208BE49Ooan9kkhW_Ercy7Dm3ZL_9Cf3qfKAc485ysgAAAxkwggMVBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagggMGMIIDAgIBADCCAvsGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQM7G7hN76POzPkcN5UAgEQgIICzC8v74gqtn3_nSnnl_47jrMiO5_xfpSqA0tmfhs1PceB7i3ze-nIh35XjuBUSg_PL8seTIdG40fBmytlK7zdNJgh5cyRmTHSQIizPe_5NPBZOODhJu74t35rjJJcYZC7Fh3CCFovXRVMyaGIOo_JwnqGyx-CeR_cJdWxKNrS35WfLfz1LmFfOm56VqohZSzW2pOwOVWs4dZlrvMS1dL2PRHPA6fyvAXdlO1yPjajgGUVGrBH_4B_i7zkfusDb5Dpri4ObuQKkJn5KE9YDDs4nGLJCmLCnCxmaQy46YuIJxgyBCL4aOhe-87umd4ZN6XoBX300qBmAcFirUdc0btsELBjDAgEhRY901vM72z9j3Pa1kz_ZMP3P3beyCDL8lKYOVVyGDQbzxdMNF7W9_6N7cmyy2xdf4mUcpZS0VK4soO0bcjNZGcSzO46dKS4_yzZFIjGxxNuYsAaKEFo2Ocg8N2xvo3tp2WthDGIjvl8e2isEGAh9S2jTcgMjQA1ao_92p3L4SOY-FLGW-TBfsEwwWoLSHl36PazjY1ZYsjIhfpNdjplpx3sWkn1rNxmZd576LY1g040OF5ZeLlOvEclLmvs3V1DRlSsiujZ0zzdTqLNSmDsgf6ZO7cKzejTffJGgrcB0shsABQw03Omeq2bFm3yUYtB_0EF4CFtjzz2wwvuy2rJe72ubuKuk1XvYKBygnrXcbWvA8IuOrICJUKu06ZKRhNDrF-444gx4BEbEfRxiQIeEY5OFiRnaHAzalWzcZOucG_ZlswgLUfsGyK2j2M8-F3QixKEAVTI5SZ565EiYoHT_GD6cqzfpL4fSaZSx8St3MoBwB0jw8uaI1M-0dT1Vk9jJFb1th2E27cjvDC01oi-ye09N3PUb6GLenxlehxTBzSlGfXnQfqFS_UOnvt6V0PFYsucRJRemnYrJQT25vlOPre2FyQjDsFC" target="_blank">Effects of Topical Copper Tripeptide Complex on CO2 Laser–Resurfaced Skin</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.tga.gov.au/news/blog/dont-risk-using-tanning-products-containing-melanotan" target="_blank">Don’t risk using tanning products containing melanotan - TGA</a></li><li><a href="https://academic.oup.com/bjd/article-abstract/164/6/1403/6644309?redirectedFrom=fulltext&amp;login=true">Melanotan‐associated melanoma</a></li><li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31953620/">Melanotan II: a possible cause of renal infarction: review of the literature and case report</a></li><li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31953620/">Melanotan II: a possible cause of renal infarction: review of the literature and case report</a></li><li><a href="https://casereports.bmj.com/content/12/2/e227644" target="_blank">Melanotan-induced priapism: a hard-earned tan – BMJ case study</a></li><li><a href="https://www.usada.org/spirit-of-sport/bpc-157-peptide-prohibited/">BPC-157: Experimental peptide prohibited - US Anti-Doping Authority</a></li><li><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39325560/">Effect of BPC-157 on Symptoms in Patients with Interstitial Cystitis: A Pilot Study</a></li><li><a href="https://www.alternative-therapies.com/oa/pdf/11513.pdf">Safety of Intravenous Infusion of BPC157 in Humans: A Pilot Study</a></li><li><a href="https://www.alternative-therapies.com/oa/pdf/35042.pdf">Intra-Articular Injection of BPC 157 for Multiple Types of Knee Pain</a></li><li><a href="https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/News/2021-06-23-General-practitioner-disqualified.aspx">General practitioner disqualified for inappropriately prescribing peptides</a></li></ul><p>If you enjoyed this episode, check these out!</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/whats-that-rash/collagen-supplements-ageing-skin/104642974">Can collagen supplements keep your skin supple?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/whats-that-rash/flexibility-stretching-recovery-mobility/105884164">Should you be flexible enough to touch your toes?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/whats-that-rash/electrical-muscle-stimulation-ems/104275090">Can you zap yourself buff with electrical muscle stimulation?</a></li></ul>