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What is the ‘Barbie peptide’ people are using?

What is the ‘Barbie peptide’ people are using?
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Health experts are warning against the use of Melanotan, a peptide injection marketed as the 'Barbie peptide' for sunless tanning. The substance is being flagged as dangerous by medical professionals.

(NewsNation) — A peptide being touted as a sunless tanning option is going viral online, but health experts are warning that it’s dangerous. Melanotan, also known as the “Barbie peptide,” is a peptide injection that mimics a hormone in the body to ma... [1321 chars]

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