They exist in a regulatory gray area, often sold with labels that say "for research purposes only." This matters for a few reasons: Quality control is inconsistent
Doctors are using a regulatory gap to prescribe an unauthorized peptide Experts urge authorities to close loophole Despite Health Canada's warnings against the use of unauthorized peptides as a health and fitness shortcut, a CBC News investigation uncovered doctors using a regulatory loophole to prescribe one of the unproven products to patients
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when present, symptoms typically reflect underlying conditions such as liver disease, haematological disorders, or renal impairment rather than the elevated vitamin itself