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'Magical' or dangerous? Health Canada warns against unauthorized peptides | CBC.ca Loaded
'Magical' or dangerous? Health Canada warns against unauthorized peptides
April 17|
Duration 2:57
- April 17
- News
- Duration 2:57
Wellness influencers are increasingly pushing peptides as a 'magical' product for everything from slowing aging to boosting muscle mass, but Health Canada warns that injecting unauthorized peptides purchased online without a prescription can be dangerous.
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