Health Canada is cautioning consumers about the serious health risks linked to unauthorized drugs sold online that claim to combat signs of aging or boost athletic performance.
The federal health agency confiscated unauthorized injectable peptide drugs typically used as anti-aging treatments or by bodybuilders and athletes seeking enhanced performance, according to an Aug. 1 advisory.
The drugs were being sold via the Canada Peptide website, which has since been removed and listed as “under maintenance” as of Aug. 4.
Although injectable peptides are classified as prescription medications, Health Canada did not approve any of the products that were confiscated or marketed on the company’s website, the department said, noting that all sales of the drugs were illegal….