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Yet the science supporting long-term cosmetic benefits remains weak and controversial
They are not medications, nor are they intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease or medical condition
Buyer beware. Without rigorous human-based research, Belsham worries, the United States may be setting itself up for what she described as a tobacco moment for peptides, meaning harmful effects are linked to the product, but only after many people have been exposed to it
Whether its a slim thick hourglass figure or sun-kissed glowing skin, the pressure on us to fit beauty ideals is endless and pushing people to go to extreme, harmful lengths to achieve them