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Someone Ran a Chemical Analysis of Bodega Retatrutide and Dear Lord
Futurism • • business
Key Points:
- Research-grade peptides, similar to kratom, are increasingly sold at convenience stores across the US, but their safety is highly questionable.
- CBS investigated a peptide labeled as Eli Lilly’s experimental drug retatrutide purchased from a Brooklyn bodega and found it contained no actual peptide, only phenylacetic acid, a chemical used in perfumes and illicit drug manufacturing.
- The vial also harbored multiple bacterial colonies, posing a serious infection risk if injected, according to experts from the University of Iowa.
- A previous Wired investigation found similar results, with bodega-sold “peptides” turning out to be unidentified chemical mixtures rather than genuine peptides.
- Experts warn consumers against purchasing peptides from unregulated sources due to the potential health hazards, including dangerous infections and exposure to harmful substances.
