You should seek medical attention if you develop swelling of the lips, throat or tongue, hives, difficulty breathing, fever, chills, or if lumps under the skin are raised, red, draining pus, warm to the touch, or severely painful
Adequate levels help modulate immune activity rather than overstimulating it, which can be relevant for individuals managing chronic inflammatory conditions or autoimmune patterns
Reviewed by Pieter Cohen, MD, Contributor Peptides are getting a lot of attention on social media, purporting to support everything from muscle growth and skin health to improved energy, cognitive function, and sleep quality
Many influencers are promoting the products, while also telling their audience where they can allegedly buy them safely. Many of these influencers are affiliated with the online retailers selling unauthorized peptides, often with affiliate codes that put money in the influencers pockets