# Unregulated peptides pose higher risks for women

> Adam Taylor & Michelle Swainson, Lancaster University/The Conversation A wave of unregulated peptides is sweeping the wellness world, sold online with bold promises about muscle gain, anti-aging, and fat loss.

- **Source:** [Refractor](https://refractor.io/diet-nutrition/men-women-risks-unregulated-peptides/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bcff9254f0da55deb5813)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Tablets
- **Tags:** #peptides #unregulated #women #higher #pose #risks #adam #affect
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