Health Report

Peptides: who's using them and what's in them?

Published: May 22, 2026

Duration: 44:52

The popularity of peptides appears to be growing in Australia - what do we know about who is using them, what's in them and the risks?

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References

Obesity and cardiovascular disease: A clinical consensus statement from the National Heart Foundation of AustraliaImpact and Effectiveness...