Peptides, Drugs And Supplements: Science, Risks, And Alternatives Los Angeles Times Most people hear not FDA approved and immediately think unsafe or ineffective but the reality is a lot more about economics than science. If something cant be patented, theres little incentive to BPC 157: Miracle Healing Peptide or Hidden Danger? New: An FDA decision to place 19 peptides on the unsafe list was supported by numerous documented safety concerns, former officials said. Even though demand for peptide therapies has exploded since then,