The Truth About Where Peptides Really Come From
The Truth About Where Peptides Really Come From Why “Grey Market” Doesn’t Mean Unsafe — It Means Unregulated In the current peptide landscape, fear sells better than facts. Scroll social media long enough and you’ll hear claims that peptides are being “cooked in bathtubs,” synthesized in someone’s garage, or brewed up like an episode of Breaking Bad. The reality, however, is far less dramatic — and far more industrial. To understand peptide safety, you first have to understand where peptides actually come from. The Reality of Peptide Manufacturing in the United States There are only a handful — roughly five — manufacturers in the United States with the technical capability, clean-room infrastructure, and regulatory clearance to synthesize peptides at scale. These facilities are not boutique labs or supplement companies. They are high-level contract manufacturers that serve pharmaceutical companies. Their production lines are reserved for: FDA-approved drugs Clin...