Katie Price has drawn criticism after promoting controversial weight loss injections, referred to as "fat jabs," which are banned for human consumption. The former glamour model, 48, shared an offer for Supreme CBD's peptides on Twitter, in a post that has since been deleted.
Peptides, similar in function to drugs like Ozempic, work by mimicking gut hormones that signal fullness, slow digestion, and regulate blood sugar. However, the Supreme CBD peptides are explicitly stated on their website as being for "scientific and laboratory research only" and are not intended for human use.
Price's promotion stated, "Guys I have started my peptide journey with @supreme_cbd and this is a great offer to start on! £40 wow that’s brilliant." This prompted a strong reaction from fans, with one user commenting, "not for human consumption?" Price's promotion comes at a time when her own unexplained weight loss has raised concerns among her family and the public.
Earlier this year, Price revealed that her family was worried about her significant and unexplained weight loss. She has previously denied using weight loss medication, despite a noticeable thinning of her frame sparking concern. In January, she expressed being "horrified" by photos of her gaunt appearance and sought medical advice.
In August, Price provided a health update, stating she was undergoing blood tests and seeing a gastroenterologist to investigate the cause of her weight loss. Speaking on her podcast, "The Katie Price Show," she mentioned receiving calls from doctors and needing further blood tests to understand why she is losing weight. Her son, Junior, also expressed concern for her eating habits, cooking her a large pasta meal to ensure she ate, stating, "She won't cook for herself so I just had to come round and cook her some dinner."
Previously, in March, while appearing on "Good Morning Britain," host Susanna Reid voiced concerns about Price's weight, noting she looked "very, very, very, skinny." Price acknowledged her weight loss and thinning appearance, stating she looked "too skinny" and "gaunt." She confirmed she had seen doctors, undergone blood tests (including a "poo one"), and was told by medical professionals that her bloodwork did not indicate the use of Ozempic. Doctors were investigating other factors, and she mentioned she was going through premenopause. At that time, she assured viewers she was healthy. In February, she had reported gaining seven pounds, describing her husband as a "feeder" and sharing her weight as 7 stone 12 pounds, stating she was healthy.