Research Overview

All peptides organized by evidence level — from well-established clinical compounds to early-stage preclinical research. Includes human trials, animal studies, in vitro data, and systematic reviews.

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Evidence tiers:Well-evidenced (75-100)Established (55-75)Emerging (35-55)Preclinical (15-35)No data (0-15)

Well-evidenced

(9)

Evidence score 75100

Thymosin Alpha 1

Thymalfasin (Thymosin Alpha 1)

Thymosin Alpha 1 is a 28-amino acid peptide naturally produced by the thymus gland that plays a critical role in immune system maturation and regulati...

Immune SupportAnti-AgingLongevity
Well-evidencedHuman trialsLearn more

Oxytocin

Oxytocin

Oxytocin is a nine-amino acid neuropeptide hormone produced in the hypothalamus. Often called the "love hormone" or "bonding hormone," it plays crucia...

Mood & AnxietySexual Health
Well-evidencedHuman trialsLearn more

Melanotan I

Afamelanotide

Melanotan I (Afamelanotide) is a synthetic alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH) analog approved in Europe and Australia under the brand na...

Skin Health
Well-evidencedHuman trialsLearn more

PT-141

Bremelanotide

PT-141 (Bremelanotide) is a melanocortin receptor agonist originally developed from Melanotan II research. Unlike PDE5 inhibitors that work on blood f...

Sexual HealthMood & Anxiety
Well-evidencedHuman trialsLearn more

GLP-1

Glucagon-like Peptide-1

Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) is an endogenous incretin hormone secreted by L-cells in the small intestine in response to food intake. It plays a ce...

Fat Loss
Well-evidencedHuman trialsLearn more

Pentosan Polysulfate

Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium (PPS)

Pentosan Polysulfate is a semi-synthetic polysulfated xylan derived from beechwood hemicellulose. It is FDA-approved (brand name Elmiron) for intersti...

Joint HealthRecovery
Well-evidencedHuman trialsLearn more

IGF-1

Insulin-like Growth Factor 1

Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) is a naturally occurring 70-amino-acid peptide hormone produced primarily in the liver in response to growth horm...

Muscle GrowthAnti-AgingLongevity
Well-evidencedHuman trialsLearn more
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Semaglutide

Semaglutide

Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist originally developed for type 2 diabetes management and approved by the FDA under th...

Fat Loss
Well-evidencedHuman trialsLearn more

LL-37

LL-37 (Human Cathelicidin)

LL-37 is the only cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide found in humans. It is a 37-amino acid peptide that serves as a critical component of the innate...

Immune SupportRecoveryGut Health
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Established

(13)

Evidence score 5575

Resveratrol

trans-Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a polyphenolic stilbene compound found in red wine, grapes, and certain berries that has been extensively studied for its potential lon...

LongevityAnti-Aging
EstablishedHuman trialsLearn more

Liraglutide

Liraglutide

Liraglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist approved by the FDA for type 2 diabetes (Victoza) and obesity management (Saxenda). It was the first GLP-1 ana...

Fat Loss
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DSIP

Delta Sleep Inducing Peptide

DSIP is a neuropeptide first identified in 1977 from the blood of rabbits in an induced state of sleep. It is involved in sleep regulation, particular...

SleepMood & AnxietyRecovery
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Rapamycin

Sirolimus

Rapamycin (Sirolimus) is a macrolide compound originally discovered in soil bacteria from Easter Island (Rapa Nui) that functions as a potent mTOR inh...

LongevityAnti-Aging
EstablishedHuman trialsLearn more

VIP

Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide

Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide (VIP) is a 28-amino-acid neuropeptide found throughout the central and peripheral nervous system gastrointestinal tract...

Gut Health
EstablishedHuman trialsLearn more

Fisetin

3,3',4',7-tetrahydroxyflavone

Fisetin is a flavonoid polyphenol found in strawberries, apples, and other fruits that has emerged as one of the most potent senolytic compounds ident...

LongevityAnti-Aging
EstablishedHuman trialsLearn more

Selank

Selank (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro)

Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide analog of the naturally occurring immunomodulatory peptide tuftsin. Developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetic...

Mood & AnxietyCognitive EnhancementImmune Support
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Alpha-MSH

Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone

Alpha-MSH is a 13-amino-acid endogenous peptide produced from proopiomelanocortin (POMC) in the pituitary gland skin and brain. It is the natural liga...

Skin HealthFat Loss
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NAD+

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide

NAD+ is a critical coenzyme found in every cell of the body, essential for hundreds of metabolic processes including energy production, DNA repair, ge...

Anti-AgingLongevityMitochondrial Health
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GDF-11

Growth Differentiation Factor 11

GDF-11 (Growth Differentiation Factor 11) is a TGF-beta superfamily member that generated enormous scientific excitement following 2013-2014 research...

LongevityAnti-AgingMuscle Growth
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TB-500

Thymosin Beta-4

TB-500 is a synthetic version of Thymosin Beta-4, a naturally occurring 43-amino-acid peptide present in virtually all human and animal cells. It play...

RecoveryJoint HealthSkin HealthImmune Support
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Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide is a first-in-class dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist approved by the FDA under the brand name Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes and Zepbound for...

Fat Loss
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GHRP-2

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2

GHRP-2 is considered one of the most potent growth hormone releasing peptides available. It stimulates GH release more effectively than GHRP-6 with le...

Muscle GrowthFat LossAnti-AgingHormonal Health
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Emerging

(5)

Evidence score 3555

Preclinical

(17)

Evidence score 1535

GHRP-6

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6

GHRP-6 is a synthetic hexapeptide that stimulates natural growth hormone release from the pituitary gland. It is known for its strong appetite-stimula...

Muscle GrowthFat LossRecoveryHormonal Health
PreclinicalLearn more

NSI-189

NSI-189 Phosphate

NSI-189 is a synthetic aminopyridine-benzylpiperazine compound originally developed by Neuralstem Inc that has demonstrated neurogenic properties in t...

PreclinicalHuman trialsLearn more
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Epithalon

Epitalon (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly)

Epithalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide based on Epithalamin, the natural peptide produced by the pineal gland. Developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinso...

Anti-AgingLongevitySleepImmune Support
PreclinicalLearn more

Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin Acetate

Tesamorelin is a synthetic GHRH analog that is FDA-approved for the treatment of HIV-associated lipodystrophy. It is the only GHRH peptide with full F...

Fat LossAnti-AgingHormonal Health
PreclinicalHuman trialsLearn more

Sermorelin

Sermorelin Acetate (GRF 1-29 NH2)

Sermorelin is a truncated analog of natural GHRH containing the first 29 amino acids, which is the minimum fragment needed for full biological activit...

Anti-AgingSleepFat LossHormonal Health
PreclinicalLearn more

SNAP-8

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

SNAP-8 is a synthetic octapeptide that mimics the N-terminal end of SNAP-25, a component of the SNARE complex involved in neuromuscular signaling. It...

Skin HealthAnti-Aging
PreclinicalLearn more

Thymulin

Facteur Thymique Serique (FTS)

Thymulin is a nonapeptide hormone produced exclusively by thymic epithelial cells that plays a central role in T-lymphocyte maturation and immune func...

Anti-Aging
PreclinicalLearn more

Cerebrolysin

Cerebrolysin (Porcine Brain-Derived Peptide Preparation)

Cerebrolysin is a multi-modal neuropeptide preparation derived from purified porcine brain proteins. It contains a mixture of low-molecular-weight neu...

Cognitive EnhancementRecovery
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TA-1

Thymosin Alpha-1 Fragment

TA-1 refers to short active fragments of Thymosin Alpha-1 that retain immunomodulatory activity with potentially improved pharmacokinetics. While full...

Anti-Aging
PreclinicalLearn more

IGF-1 LR3

Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 Long R3

IGF-1 LR3 is a modified version of IGF-1 with 83 amino acids (vs. 70 in native IGF-1) and an arginine substitution at position 3. These modifications...

Muscle GrowthRecoveryFat Loss
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Klotho

Alpha-Klotho Protein Fragment

Klotho is a longevity-associated protein named after the Greek goddess who spins the thread of life. Mice lacking the klotho gene show dramatic premat...

LongevityAnti-Aging
PreclinicalLearn more

MGF

Mechano Growth Factor (IGF-1Ec)

MGF is a splice variant of IGF-1 that is expressed locally in damaged muscle tissue following mechanical stimulation (exercise or injury). It activate...

Muscle GrowthRecovery
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GHK-Cu

Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper Complex

GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine) is a naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide found in human plasma saliva and urine that declines significan...

Skin HealthAnti-AgingRecoveryHair Growth
PreclinicalLearn more

Collagen Peptides

Hydrolyzed Collagen (Type I, II, III)

Collagen peptides are short chain amino acid sequences derived from hydrolyzed collagen protein the most abundant structural protein in the human body...

Skin HealthJoint HealthHair Growth
PreclinicalLearn more

Semax

Semax (Met-Glu-His-Phe-Pro-Gly-Pro)

Semax is a synthetic peptide analog of ACTH(4-10), a fragment of adrenocorticotropic hormone. Developed at the Institute of Molecular Genetics of the...

Cognitive EnhancementMood & AnxietyRecovery
PreclinicalLearn more

KPV

KPV Tripeptide (Lys-Pro-Val)

KPV is a naturally occurring anti-inflammatory tripeptide derived from the C-terminal end of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It retains...

Gut HealthImmune SupportSkin Health
PreclinicalLearn more

Melanotan II

Melanotan II Acetate

Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic peptide analog of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It activates melanocortin receptors, producing effe...

Skin HealthSexual HealthFat Loss
PreclinicalLearn more

No data

(26)

Evidence score 015

Follistatin 344

Follistatin 344

Follistatin 344 is a naturally occurring glycoprotein that acts as an antagonist to myostatin, the protein that limits muscle growth. By neutralizing...

Muscle GrowthFat Loss
No dataLearn more

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA Type-c

MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) encoded within the mitochondrial genome. Discovered in 2015 by researchers at USC, it functions as a m...

Mitochondrial HealthFat LossLongevityAnti-Aging
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Pinealon

EDR Tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Arg)

Pinealon is a synthetic tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Arg) developed at the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology in Russia. It is a bioregu...

Anti-AgingSleep
No dataLearn more
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BPC-157

Body Protection Compound-157 (Gastric Pentadecapeptide)

BPC-157 is a synthetic pentadecapeptide derived from a protective protein found in human gastric juice. It has demonstrated remarkable healing propert...

RecoveryGut HealthJoint HealthSkin Health
No dataLearn more

Dihexa

N-hexanoic-Tyr-Ile-(6) aminohexanoic amide

Dihexa is a small peptide-derived compound developed at Washington State University that acts as a potent hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) agonist. It h...

No dataLearn more

HGH Fragment 176-191

Human Growth Hormone Fragment 176-191

HGH Fragment 176-191 is the specific portion of the growth hormone molecule responsible for its fat-burning activity. This small peptide fragment repr...

Fat Loss
No dataLearn more
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Ipamorelin

Ipamorelin Acetate

Ipamorelin is one of the most selective growth hormone secretagogues available. Unlike other GH-releasing peptides, it stimulates GH release without s...

Anti-AgingFat LossMuscle GrowthSleep+1
No dataLearn more

Thymosin Beta-4 Sulfoxide

Thymosin Beta-4 Sulfoxide

Thymosin Beta-4 Sulfoxide is the naturally oxidized form of Thymosin Beta-4 (TB-500) in which the methionine residue at position 6 is converted to met...

RecoveryAnti-Aging
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Wolverine Peptide Blend

BPC-157 + TB-500 Combination

The "Wolverine" blend is a popular combination concept pairing BPC-157 and TB-500, named for the fictional character's extraordinary healing abilities...

RecoveryJoint HealthSkin Health
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CJC-1295

CJC-1295 with Drug Affinity Complex (DAC)

CJC-1295 is a synthetic analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) that stimulates pituitary growth hormone release. The DAC modification exten...

Anti-AgingFat LossSleepMuscle Growth+1
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AOD-9604

Advanced Obesity Drug 9604

AOD-9604 is a modified fragment (amino acids 177-191) of the human growth hormone polypeptide with an added tyrosine at the N-terminus. It retains the...

Fat LossJoint Health
No dataLearn more

PT-141

Bremelanotide

PT-141 (Bremelanotide) is a melanocortin receptor agonist originally developed from Melanotan II research and FDA-approved in 2019 under the brand nam...

Sexual Health
No dataHuman trialsLearn more

BPC-157 + TB-500

Body Protection Compound-157 + Thymosin Beta-4

The combination of BPC-157 and TB-500 represents one of the most widely used peptide stacking protocols in the recovery and athletic performance commu...

RecoveryJoint HealthMuscle Growth
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Cortagen

Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro (AEDP)

Cortagen is a synthetic tetrapeptide bioregulator developed at the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology targeting brain tissue an...

Anti-AgingLongevity
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P21

P21 (CNTF-derived peptide)

P21 is a synthetic peptide derived from the ciliary neurotrophic factor (CNTF) binding interface that has demonstrated potent neurogenic and cognitive...

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Anastrozole

Anastrozole

Anastrozole is a third-generation non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor FDA-approved for breast cancer treatment. In the hormonal health community it is w...

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Enclomiphene

Enclomiphene Citrate

Enclomiphene is the trans-isomer of clomiphene citrate, a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) used to stimulate endogenous testosterone produ...

Sexual Health
Oral tabletLearn more

Melatonin

N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine

Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates circadian rhythm and the sleep-wake cycle. It is also a potent...

SleepAnti-Aging
Oral tablet, sublingual, or liquidLearn more

Gonadorelin

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone

Gonadorelin is a synthetic form of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), the hypothalamic peptide that triggers the release of FSH and LH from the pi...

Sexual Health
Subcutaneous injectionLearn more

HCG

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) is a glycoprotein hormone produced during pregnancy that mimics luteinizing hormone (LH) and stimulates testosteron...

Sexual Health
Subcutaneous or intramuscular injectionLearn more

Testosterone

Testosterone

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid naturally produced in the testes in men and in smaller amounts in the ovaries and...

Muscle GrowthAnti-Aging
Intramuscular or subcutaneous injection, topical gel, patch, or pelletLearn more

Metformin

Metformin Hydrochloride

Metformin is a biguanide compound derived from French lilac (Galega officinalis) that has been used clinically for type 2 diabetes since 1957. It is t...

LongevityAnti-Aging
Oral tabletLearn more

Berberine

Berberine Hydrochloride

Berberine is an isoquinoline alkaloid found in several plants including barberry, goldenseal, and Oregon grape that has been used in traditional Chine...

Longevity
Oral capsuleLearn more

Spermidine

Spermidine

Spermidine is a naturally occurring polyamine found in all living cells and in many foods including wheat germ, soybeans, aged cheese, and mushrooms....

LongevityAnti-Aging
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Quercetin

Quercetin

Quercetin is one of the most abundant dietary flavonoids, found in onions, apples, capers, and many other plant foods. It is one of the first senolyti...

LongevityAnti-Aging
Oral capsule, preferably with bromelain for enhanced absorptionLearn more

NMN

Nicotinamide Mononucleotide

Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) is a nucleotide naturally occurring in all living cells and a direct precursor to NAD+ — the essential coenzyme invo...

LongevityAnti-Aging
Oral capsule or sublingualLearn more