Illegal peptides are being purchased online and self-injected by people seeking beauty, fitness and anti-aging results, despite not being approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. These lab-made versions of naturally occurring proteins carry serious health risks including infection and sepsis when administered improperly without medical supervision. Health experts warn that no injectable peptides can be legally purchased without a prescription in Australia.

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Illegal peptide injections spark health warnings

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