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&quot;Gusto mo bang pumayat?&quot; These words have been circulating on Facebook and Shoppe as the peptide craze continues.With peptide injections and supplements for weight loss gaining popularity online, SB Clinic and Owen founder Dr. John Paul Pareja urged the public to avoid purchasing them without first consulting with a healthcare professional.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784594616392image1 (8).jpeg" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="655"/>Sam YG, Pia Guanio, and Dr. John Paul Pareja celebrate Owen’s anniversary. Josh Mercado</div>In an interview with ABS-CBN News, Pareja stressed the importance of health screenings before embarking on the so-called miraculous peptide journey.“Of course, there should be medical and health screenings. That is why, in the clinic, we conduct lab tests, blood tests, and body scans to determine whether you need to lose weight, lose fat, or gain muscle. There are several peptides for these,” he told ABS-CBN News.“Everyone responds differently to peptide dosing. What if it isn&#x27;t good for you because you have pre-existing health conditions or doesn&#x27;t fit into your lifestyle? We ask patients about their daily routines and recommend dosages based on weight, fat composition, and muscle mass. These are the considerations, which we adjust weekly,” headded.The doctor also told ABS-CBN News that “the medical community has been fighting fake peptides online through a campaign.”“There are many fake peptides on the market, which are not FDA-approved and are stored improperly. Peptides have strict storage requirements. There is a temperature in the manufacturer until it arrives at the clinic,” he said.Revealing that some peptides are being tested on animals, he continued, “Peptides should be safe for humans because some are tested on laboratory animals. Of course, it should always be a personalized approach.”Meanwhile, celebrities including Tony Labrusca, John Vic de Guzman, Andrew Muhlach, Jayson Gainza, Paul Salas, Gerry &quot;Mr. Freeze&quot; Santos, Sam YG, Pia Guanio-Mago, Maricel Tulfo, and Sachzna Laparan attended Pareja&#x27;s recent beauty and wellness event.<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784594656711image0 (11).jpeg" style="width:655px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="655"/>Dr. John Paul Pareja, Sachzna Laparan, and Angie Pareja meet the press. Josh Mercado</div>At Owen, Pareja stated that the goal is longevity, not just beauty. “Regenerative medicine should not be viewed as another beauty fad, but rather as part of a long-term commitment to improved health. We want Owen to be part of the self-care movement. We want people to remain healthy while achieving their goals,” he said.“Many people attempt to lose weight on their own, but this often results in muscle loss. If you lose muscle and fat, you become weaker, which is anti-longevity. We want patients to retain muscle while losing body fat,” he added. At the end of his conversation with ABS-CBN News, he told the public that putting in a lot of effort for financial gain is pointless if it compromises one&#x27;s health.“Even if you have a lot of money, it won&#x27;t matter if you don&#x27;t have a healthy body. Most of the time, we work hard, but we must not forget to care for our health,” he ended.

With peptide injections and supplements for weight loss gaining popularity online, SB Clinic and Owen founder Dr. John Paul Pareja urged the public to avoid purchasing them without first consulting with a healthcare professional.

With peptide injections and supplements for weight loss gaining popularity online, SB Clinic and Owen founder Dr. John Paul Pareja urged the public to avoid purchasing them without first consulting with a healthcare professional.

'Gusto mo bang pumayat?': Doctor tells public to be cautious about peptide craze

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'Gusto mo bang pumayat?': Doctor tells public to be cautious about peptide craze

Josh Mercado

Published July 21, 2026 09:47 AM PHT

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