What are peptides? FDA may ease restrictions on unproven health fad LiveNOW from FOX BPC 157 aka Wolverine. This peptide is not FDA approved, but it is very popular among the biohacking population. Ashley explains the science behind it, but remember, it doesn't have human data yet, so RFK Jr. and the Perils of Peptides Washington Monthly Most people hear not FDA approved and immediately think unsafe or ineffective but the reality is a lot more about economics than science. If something can't be patented, there's little incentive to Americans using unproven peptides sold by influencers and RFK Jr. allies