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Dan Richardson

Dan Richardson is a writer for the Amino Clinic.
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The 2026 FDA Peptide Reclassification: What Changed and What It Means for Patients

In early 2026, the FDA reversed a sweeping 2023 decision that had placed many popular peptides off-limits for compounding pharmacies, cutting off access to therapies that thousands of patients had been using under medical supervision. Fourteen of nineteen restricted peptides were reclassified back to Category 1, which means they can
Dan Richardson 10 Apr 2026
Are Peptides Safe? Understanding Risks, Side Effects, and Quality

Are Peptides Safe? Understanding Risks, Side Effects, and Quality

Are peptides safe? It's the first question most people ask, and it deserves a straight answer. For most people, peptide therapies prescribed by a licensed provider and sourced from a regulated compounding pharmacy have a favorable safety profile compared to many conventional medications. But the risks are real,
Dan Richardson 09 Apr 2026
Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide: Comparing GLP-1 Peptides for Weight Loss

Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide: Comparing GLP-1 Peptides for Weight Loss

Tirzepatide and semaglutide are the two most prescribed medications for weight management and type 2 diabetes in 2026, and they're both peptides. Patients frequently ask which is better, which is safer, and which is right for them. The honest answer requires understanding how they differ mechanistically, what the
Dan Richardson 09 Apr 2026
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