# Pepped-up: the secret world of peptides

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Podcast: [The Slow Newscast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-slow-newscast-1064150)
Published: 2026-06-16T01:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ordinary people are turning to illegally produced peptides in the hopes of a beauty quick fix. How are these shady black market drugs slipping through the regulatory gaps?  Reporters: Stephen Armstrong and Madeleine Parr Producers: Madeleine Parr, Matt Russell and Amalie Sortland  Sound Design: Dominic Delargy Artwork: Harmony Blaise Editor: Jasper Corbett Clips: ITV News, Channel 4 News, 5 News, Loreal Elvive, Ozempic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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