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Health Ministry Warns of Dangerous Unapproved Weight Loss Peptides
The Ministry of Health issued a warning on Thursday, October 29, 2026, against the purchase and use of unapproved peptide-based substances marketed for weight loss, bodybuilding, skin rejuvenation, and athletic performance. These illegal substances, sold as injections or oral medications through unregulated channels, pose severe risks to public health.
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What happened
- 01The Ministry of Health warned against unapproved peptides sold illegally for weight loss, bodybuilding, and anti-aging on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
- 02Specific unauthorized substances identified in the warning include BPC-157, GHK-Cu, CJC-1295, TB-500, and the experimental compound Retatrutide.
- 03Retatrutide is currently undergoing clinical trials for obesity treatment and has not yet received marketing approval in Israel.
- 04Using these unregulated peptides can cause severe health consequences, including liver and kidney damage, hormonal imbalances, and infections.
- 05Uncontrolled manufacturing and packaging of these substances can introduce dangerous contaminants and undisclosed toxic components.
- 06The Israeli advisory aligns with similar warnings previously issued by health regulatory authorities in Canada and Australia.
- 07The public is urged to purchase medications only from authorized sources and to report illegal sales to the "Voice of Health" hotline at *5400.
Among the specific unauthorized compounds identified by the ministry are BPC-157, GHK-Cu, CJC-1295, and TB-500. The warning also highlighted Retatrutide, an experimental compound currently undergoing clinical trials for obesity treatment that has not yet received marketing approval in Israel or elsewhere.
Health authorities cautioned that using these unregulated products can cause serious medical issues, including liver and kidney damage, hormonal imbalances, blood sugar fluctuations, allergic reactions, and infections. Furthermore, products manufactured under uncontrolled conditions may contain hazardous impurities or undisclosed toxic components. Similar warnings have been issued by regulatory bodies in Canada and Australia.
The ministry strongly advises the public to purchase medications exclusively from authorized vendors and to avoid online or social media purchases. Illegal sales of these substances can be reported to the ministry's "Voice of Health" hotline at *5400.
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Health Ministry Warns of Dangerous Unapproved Weight Loss Peptides