The Evidence Pyramid
- Tier 1 – Randomized Human Clinical Trials (Gold standard)
- Tier 2 – Observational Human Studies
- Tier 3 – Animal Studies
- Tier 4 – Anecdotes
FDA Approval vs Experimental Use
FDA approval typically includes:
- Standardized manufacturing
- Known safety profile
- Clinical trial evidence
Red Flags in Peptide Marketing
🚩 Miracle language
🚩Testimonials only
🚩No human data
🚩No safety discussion
🚩No regulatory clarity
How to Evaluate Any Peptide Claim
- Human or animal data?
- Randomized trial?
- What outcome measured?
- FDA involvement?
If you can’t answer those — it’s marketing