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China has demonstrated time and again that when its leaders make something a priority, they usually get results. A decision to ban all forms of the powerful drug fentanyl seven years ago under US pressure showed how quickly authorities can mobilize against an illicit trade. They should now bring that same attention to the export of unregulated peptides.
These compounds are short chains of amino acids that work as chemical messengers that activate or inhibit various biological functions in the body. While some peptides such as insulin and the active ingredient in Ozempic are legal and widely prescribed, there’s a vast array of injectables that have become wildly popular among Western biohackers looking to build bigger muscles, get smarter or look better.