11/06/2025
β οΈ Public Service Announcement (PSA) from West Texas Optimal Health β οΈ
The Dangers of Purchasing Peptides Labeled βFor Research Use Onlyβ
Peptides are becoming increasingly popular for energy, metabolism, recovery, and anti-aging β but not all peptides are safe or legal.
Many websites and individuals are selling peptides labeled βfor research purposes onlyβ or βnot for human consumption.β
π« These are not FDA-approved, not sterile, and not regulated for medical use β which means they are unsafe for injection or ingestion.
π The Dangers of Unregulated Peptides
π§« Contamination Risk: Unregulated peptides may contain bacteria, heavy metals, or fillers that can cause severe infection or toxicity.
βοΈ Incorrect Dosing: Many products are mislabeled or under/over-dosed, leading to unpredictable results or hormone imbalance.
β No Oversight: Without licensed medical supervision and lab monitoring, users are at high risk for liver stress, heart complications, or endocrine disruption.
β οΈ Legal Consequences:
Selling or distributing peptides without a healthcare license is illegal and may lead to FDA, DEA, or State Medical Board investigation or prosecution.
π§Ύ Where to Report Illegal Peptide Sales
If you suspect a person or company is selling unapproved or unsafe peptides:
πΉ FDA MedWatch:
Reporting on prescription/OTC medicines, non-vaccine biologicals, medical devices, special nutritional products, cosmetics and non-prescription human drug.