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AXIOS (Tina Reed) - RFK Jr.'s peptide push could become next wellness boom

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new push to loosen federal restrictions on peptides could be a bonanza for telehealth companies, compounding pharmacies and longevity clinics looking for the next big wellness trend. Why it matters: The heavily touted but loosely regulated proteins could fuel the kind of boom we've seen with weight-loss drugs — even though there's little evidence they work in humans. State of play: The self-administered injections have become the rage among fitness enthusiasts, celebrities and consumers seeking to heal injuries, reduce inflammation and find anti-aging benefits. - The interest has been juiced by social media influencers and podcasters like Joe Rogan, who hosted a segment in February during which…

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new push to loosen federal restrictions on peptides could be a bonanza for telehealth companies, compounding pharmacies and longevity clinics looking for the next big wellness trend. Why it matters: The heavily touted but loosely regulated proteins could fuel the kind of boom we've seen with weight-loss drugs — even though there's little evidence they work in humans. State of play: The self-administered injections have become the rage among fitness enthusiasts, celebrities and consumers seeking to heal injuries, reduce inflammation and find anti-aging benefits. - The interest has been juiced by social media influencers and podcasters like Joe Rogan, who hosted a segment in February during which…Open