Katie Price Faces Backlash for Promoting Banned Fat Injections

Katie Price has drawn backlash after promoting controversial fat injections, identified as peptides, which are banned for human consumption. The former glamour model, 48, had previously revealed that her family was concerned about her unexplained weight loss earlier this year.

Price took to Twitter to promote a £40 offer on Supreme CBD's peptides, a post that has since been deleted. Peptides, similar to medications like Ozempic, function by mimicking gut hormones that signal fullness, slow digestion, and regulate blood sugar. However, the specific Supreme CBD peptides promoted are explicitly stated on their website as being for 'scientific and laboratory research only' and are not intended for human use.

Fans quickly responded to Price's promotional tweet, with one user questioning, "not for human consumption?" after noticing the product's warning label. Another fan directly asked, "What Katie? Why?"

This promotion comes after Price disclosed last month that she is consulting with a medical specialist due to her unexplained weight loss, which has caused concern among her family. She has previously denied using weight loss medication but has drawn attention for her noticeably thin frame this year.

In January, Price revealed she was seeking medical advice after being "horrified" by photos of her gaunt appearance. In an update shared in August, she explained that she was undergoing blood tests and was scheduled to see a gastroenterologist, a doctor specializing in the digestive system.

Speaking on her podcast, "The Katie Price Show," she stated that doctors had contacted her for two additional blood tests to investigate the cause of her weight loss. She mentioned that the gastroenterologist's office requested these tests to understand why she is losing weight.

Concerns about Price's eating habits were also voiced by her son, Junior, in an Instagram video where he prepared a large pasta dish for her, emphasizing, "She won't cook for herself so I just had to come round and cook her some dinner." Price acknowledged his efforts, saying, "I love it, this pasta dish that you do, I absolutely love it."

Several months ago, Price admitted to becoming too thin and expressed her efforts to gain weight while also seeking medical guidance. During an appearance on Good Morning Britain in March, host Susanna Reid commented on Price's weight, noting, "Katie, can I ask, because I am concerned about your weight. You are very, very, very, skinny."

Price confirmed her weight loss and acknowledged looking "too skinny" and "gaunt." She stated she had visited doctors and undergone blood tests, including a stool sample test, to determine the cause. When asked if doctors found her to be okay, Price explained that while blood tests indicated she was not on Ozempic, she was found to be lacking iron. Further tests were being conducted, and she also mentioned she was going through premenopause. At the time, she assured viewers, "I am healthy, so nobody worry about me."

In February, Price shared an update indicating she had gained seven pounds, crediting her husband, Lee, for encouraging her to eat. She posted a photo of her feet on scales, writing, "7 stone 12 pounds I've put on weight. Everyone mentioning my weight here you go I'm healthy."