New trend of injecting banned peptides to 'optimise' the body

A new trend has emerged in which some individuals are injecting banned peptides in an attempt to optimize their bodies. Thomas, an aspiring bodybuilder, injects GHK-Cu and Retatrutide into his stomach daily and three times a week, respectively. He believes these peptides can give him beautiful skin and help him feel less hungry.

However, experts warn that there is little evidence to support these claims and that the unauthorized use of peptides can pose serious health risks. Peptides are short chains of amino acids that form proteins, which are the body's building blocks. They occur naturally in the body and are used in many common medications. However, unauthorized forms of synthetic peptides sold online have been promoted as a way to achieve a more effective workout.

Because these peptides are not authorized for sale in many countries, including France, there are no official guidelines for how to use them. This lack of regulation has led to concerns about the safety of peptide use, as numerous people have been hospitalized after using them. Experts also warn that there is limited knowledge about how to properly use these peptides, as they have not been tested on humans in large-scale trials.

Some experts even criticize the biological view being pushed online that the human body is a capital to be exploited by taking chemical substances to improve physical appearance.