Are Peptides Safe? What Older Adults Need to Know The FDA has issued clear signals on BPC 157: it is not approved for human use in any form due to potential significant safety risks. This critical classification profoundly impacts research and Some peptides are FDA approved drugs. Some are legal supplements. Some are neither. The same word, peptide, covers all three categories. The regulatory status of the specific compound is what determines legality. FDA to Convene Expert Panel on Expanding Access to Peptides Amid Safety, Regulatory Debate AJMC The wellness world is eager for RFK Jr.'s promised move on peptides : NPR