The drugs that were imported from China were unapproved peptides and weight loss drugs labeled for research purposes only. Products bearing this label are not intended to be used by humans, but bad actors use them as a legal loophole to sell consumers unapproved drugs
It occurs in 2 forms: Reduced glutathione (GSH) and oxidized glutathione (GSSG)
Although theres a small amount of evidence to support the use of chanca piedra for kidney stones in humans, larger and more rigorous human studies are needed to determine if chanca piedra truly has any benefits
In one study, participants who took L-Carnitine supplements lost an average of 1.33 kg more than those who did not take the supplement
TB-500, a synthetic version of thymosin beta-4, works through different pathways than BPC-157
Has the FDA issued a final decision affecting the substance, or is the status based only on the July 2026 advisory vote