# Banned peptide injections for body optimisation surge 2026-08-14T11:05:03+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A growing number of people, especially men, are injecting themselves with banned synthetic peptides promoted online for muscle growth, better skin, and weight loss. The Hindu reports that influencers and celebrities on social media claim these substances can optimise the body, but experts warn of serious health risks due to lack of proper human trials. In the US, a panel recently recommended loosening restrictions, drawing sharp criticism from medical experts who accuse Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of stacking the panel with industry allies. Australia has recorded six cases of acute liver injury linked to one such peptide, Retatrutide. Self-experimentation, researchers say, is scientifically worthless and dangerous. ## Coverage - thehindu.com Tags: banned substances, bodybuilding, health risks, influencers, peptides, US policy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/banned-peptide-injections-for-body-optimisation-surge/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/banned-peptide-injections-for-body-optimisation-surge/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.