Those Viral Bodega Peptides Aren’t Actually Peptides

WIRED bought four injectable peptides for $376.20 at a Brooklyn store and sent them for independent testing. None of the vials contained the claimed active ingredient, though heavy metals and endotoxins were low. The peptide market is valued at up to $3 billion, but most such products are not FDA-approved for human use.

• PT-141, BPC-157, NAD+ and retatrutide bought for $376.20 at Mr. Green
• Lab found none of the claimed substances in any sample
• Heavy metals and endotoxins in samples were at low levels
• Peptide market valued up to $3 billion, sales without FDA approval