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Peptide-by-peptide guides.

Plain-language education on individual research peptides. Each guide covers mechanism, common research protocols, side-effect profile, and the primary literature.

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Recovery & tissue repair

3 guides
BPC-157

BPC-157

Pentadecapeptide studied for angiogenesis and tendon-to-bone repair. The most-cited peptide in recovery research.

TB-500

TB-500

Synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4. Studied for cell migration and tissue regeneration. Frequently stacked with BPC-157.

KPV

KPV

Lys-Pro-Val tripeptide derived from α-MSH. Studied for inflammatory pathways in IBD and skin models.

Weight management

4 guides
RETA

Retatrutide

Triple agonist (GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon). Phase 2 trial: 24.2% mean weight reduction at 12 mg over 48 weeks.

TIRZ

Tirzepatide

Dual GLP-1 / GIP agonist. SURMOUNT-1 trial: 20.9% mean weight reduction at 15 mg.

SEMA

Semaglutide

GLP-1 receptor agonist. Phase 3 STEP-1: 15-17% mean weight loss over 68 weeks.

CAGRI

Cagrilintide

Long-acting amylin analog. Studied paired with GLP-1 for enhanced weight-loss effect (CagriSema).

AOD

AOD9604

HGH fragment 176-191. Studied for lipolysis signaling isolated from HGH's growth and glucose effects.

Growth hormone secretagogues

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IPAM

Ipamorelin

Selective ghrelin receptor agonist. Clean side-effect profile — minimal cortisol or prolactin elevation.

SERM

Sermorelin

Bioidentical fragment of endogenous GHRH (residues 1-29). Long track record, short half-life.

TESA

Tesamorelin

Long-acting GHRH analog. FDA-approved (as Egrifta) for HIV-associated lipodystrophy.

CJC

CJC-1295 (no DAC)

Short-acting GHRH analog, without the albumin-binding DAC modification. Studied for pulsatile GH release.

CJC+IPA

CJC-1295 No DAC + Ipamorelin

The classic GH-secretagogue pairing in one vial — a short-acting GHRH analog plus a selective ghrelin agonist, 5 mg of each.

Longevity

4 guides
EPI

Epitalon

Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly tetrapeptide from the pineal gland. Studied for telomerase activity in cellular aging models.

NAD+

NAD+

Central coenzyme in sirtuin activation and DNA repair pathway signaling.

MOTS-C

MOTS-C

16-amino-acid peptide encoded within mitochondrial DNA. Studied for insulin sensitivity and metabolic homeostasis.

GLUT

Glutathione

The body's master antioxidant tripeptide. Studied for oxidative-stress reduction and phase-II detoxification pathways.

SS-31

SS-31

Mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide (Elamipretide). Binds cardiolipin, studied for bioenergetics and oxidative stress.

Cognitive & sleep

4 guides
SEMAX

Semax

Synthetic analog of ACTH fragment 4-10. Studied for cognitive endurance and BDNF expression.

SELANK

Selank

Tuftsin analog. Studied for anxiolytic activity without sedation.

DSIP

DSIP

Delta sleep-inducing peptide. Studied for sleep architecture and cortisol regulation.

OXY

Oxytocin

Endogenous nonapeptide. Studied for cortisol regulation and stress-response research.

Skin, hair & libido

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KLOW

Klow

Proprietary multi-peptide blend formulated around dermatological pathways relevant to skin research.

SNAP-8

Snap-8

Octapeptide extension of Argireline. Studied for effects on muscle-contraction signaling relevant to expression lines.

PT-141

PT-141

Melanocortin receptor agonist (bremelanotide). FDA-approved for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in women.

KISS

Kisspeptin-10

Master regulator of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. Studied for GnRH release and libido-related pathways.

GHK

GHK-Cu

Copper-binding tripeptide. Studied for collagen synthesis, wound-healing signaling, and skin remodeling.

MT-2

Melanotan II

Synthetic α-MSH analog. Studied for melanogenesis and, via MC4R, libido-related pathways.

AHK

AHK-Cu

Copper-binding tripeptide related to GHK-Cu. Studied for antioxidant activity and skin-regeneration signaling.