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What is the ‘Barbie peptide’ people are using? - NewsNation

By Jordan Perkins, Rob Taub

What is the ‘Barbie peptide’ people are using? - NewsNation

Melanotan, also known as the "Barbie peptide," is a peptide injection that mimics a hormone in the body to make more melanin.

(NewsNation) A peptide being touted as a sunless tanning option is going viral online, but health experts are warning that it’s dangerous.
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