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What is a Peptide?

Definition: Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
Role: They act as messengers in the body, regulating hormones, metabolism, immune response, and tissue repair.
Analogy: Think of peptides as "mini proteins" that deliver instructions to your cells.

Two Types of Peptides

1. FDA Approved (Pharmaceutical/Compounded)Prescribed by licensed doctors. Manufactured under strict safety and quality standards. Used in medical treatments.
2. Non FDA Approved (Research/Supplement)Sold outside regulated pharmaceutical channels. Purity, safety, and effectiveness are not guaranteed.

What is a Peptide?

Definition: Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
Role: They act as messengers in the body, regulating hormones, metabolism, immune response, and tissue repair.
Analogy: Think of peptides as "mini proteins" that deliver instructions to your cells.

Key Safety Message

Peptides should be used under medical supervision. Peptides are short chains of amino acids, the building blocks of proteins.
Best practice: Verify that products are tested for purity and free of LPS contamination and consult a healthcare provider before use.

Peptide Categories Table

Click on any category to view basic information. Premium content provides detailed benefits, risks, and applications for each peptide.
CATEGORY PEPTIDES
MULTI-SYSTEM REPAIR (JOINTS) BPC-157, TB-500
RECOVERY BPC-157
BRAIN REPAIR & MENTAL HEALTH Dihexa, Selank, Semax, PE-22-28, Cerebrolysin, Pinealon
STRESS N-Acetyl, Selank
GROWTH, INJURY REPAIR & MUSCLE Ipramorelin, CJC-1295, Tesamorelin, Follistatin, IGF-LR3
WEIGHT LOSS & BLOOD SUGAR Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, MOTS-c, Melanotan I, 5-amino-1-MQ, AOD9604, Retatrutide
MITOCHONDRIAL HEALTH (ENERGY) MOTS-c, SS-31
ANTIMICROBIAL LL-37
IMMUNE HEALTH Thymosin Alpha-1 (TA1), TB-500, BPC-157
CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH TB-500, Epitalon
LONGEVITY & TELOMERE HEALTH Epitalon
SLEEP DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide)
SEXUAL WELLNESS PT-141, Oxytocin, Kisspeptin
SKIN & HAIR CARE GHK-Cu

CATEGORY

  • MULTI-SYSTEM REPAIR (JOINTS)
  • RECOVERY
  • BRAIN REPAIR & MENTAL HEALTH
  • STRESS
  • GROWTH, INJURY REPAIR & MUSCLE
  • WEIGHT LOSS & BLOOD SUGAR

  • MITOCHONDRIAL HEALTH (ENERGY)
  • ANTIMICROBIAL
  • IMMUNE HEALTH
  • CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
  • LONGEVITY & TELOMERE HEALTH
  • SLEEP
  • SEXUAL WELLNESS
  • SKIN & HAIR CARE

PEPTIDES

  • BPC-157, TB-500
  • BPC-157
  • Dihexa, Selank, Semax, PE-22-28, Cerebrolysin, Pinealon
  • N-Acetyl, Selank
  • Ipramorelin, CJC-1295, Tesamorelin, Follistatin, IGF-LR3
  • Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, MOTS-c, Melanotan I, 5-amino-1-MQ, AOD9604, Retatrutide
  • MOTS-c, SS-31
  • LL-37
  • Thymosin Alpha-1 (TA1), TB-500, BPC-157
  • TB-500, Epitalon
  • Epitalon
  • DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide)
  • PT-141, Oxytocin, Kisspeptin
  • GHK-Cu

Peptide Reference Guide

PEPTIDE PURPOSE BENEFITS RISKS / LIMITATIONS
5-AMINO-1MQ NNMT inhibitor for metabolism Supports fat loss, preserves NAD⁺, improves mitochondrial function, may aid longevity Experimental; limited human trials; possible unknown long-term effects
AOD-9604 Modified HGH fragment for fat metabolism Promotes fat breakdown, inhibits new fat cell formation, may aid recovery and joint health Mixed human trial results; not FDA-approved; injection site irritation; possible immune response
SS-31 (ELAMIPRETIDE) Mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant Enhances ATP production, reduces oxidative stress, improves muscle endurance, neuroprotective, cardioprotective Mostly animal/early human studies; injection site reactions, headache, nausea; long-term safety unclear
LL-37 Human antimicrobial peptide Broad-spectrum antimicrobial (bacteria, fungi, viruses), boosts immune defense, promotes wound healing, reduces inflammation Potential immune overstimulation; inflammation if misregulated; not FDA-approved
THYMOSIN ALPHA-1 (TA1) Immune modulator Enhances T-cell function, supports antiviral defense, may aid cancer therapy, improves vaccine response Generally safe; mild injection site reactions; flu-like symptoms; limited FDA approval (hepatitis, immune support)
EPITALON Longevity & telomere health Activates telomerase, lengthens telomeres, improves sleep via melatonin regulation, antioxidant, supports cardiovascular & cognitive health Mostly Russian/European studies; not FDA-approved; long-term human data limited
DSIP (DELTA SLEEP-INDUCING PEPTIDE) Sleep regulation Promotes deep (delta) sleep, modulates stress hormones, may aid growth hormone release, supports circadian rhythm Conflicting evidence; short half-life; limited modern trials; possible mild nausea or fatigue
PT-141 (BREMELANOTIDE) Sexual wellness FDA-approved for female HSDD; increases libido via melanocortin receptor activation; works in men and women Nausea, flushing, headache; contraindicated in uncontrolled hypertension; only approved for women with HSDD
OXYTOCIN Hormone for bonding & reproduction Induces labor, controls postpartum bleeding, investigated for social bonding, anxiety, weight regulation Strong uterine effects; cardiovascular risks; off-label uses unproven; dangerous if misused outside medical supervision
KISSPEPTIN Reproductive hormone regulator Stimulates GnRH → LH/FSH release; boosts testosterone, supports fertility, may enhance libido Injection site pain; risk of hormone overstimulation; long-term safety unknown
GHK-CU Copper peptide for skin & hair Stimulates collagen, improves wound healing, reduces wrinkles, promotes hair growth, anti-inflammatory Generally safe topically; possible irritation; injectable use less studied

PEPTIDE

  • 5-AMINO-1MQ
  • AOD-9604
  • SS-31 (ELAMIPRETIDE)
  • LL-37
  • THYMOSIN ALPHA-1 (TA1)
  • EPITALON
  • DSIP (DELTA SLEEP-INDUCING PEPTIDE)
  • PT-141 (BREMELANOTIDE)
  • OXYTOCIN
  • KISSPEPTIN
  • GHK-CU

PURPOSE

  • NNMT inhibitor for metabolism
  • Modified HGH fragment for fat metabolism
  • Mitochondrial-targeted antioxidant
  • Human antimicrobial peptide
  • Immune modulator
  • Longevity & telomere health
  • Sleep regulation
  • Sexual wellness
  • Hormone for bonding & reproduction
  • Reproductive hormone regulator
  • Copper peptide for skin & hair

BENEFITS

  • Supports fat loss, preserves NAD⁺, improves mitochondrial function, may aid longevity
  • Promotes fat breakdown, inhibits new fat cell formation, may aid recovery and joint health
  • Enhances ATP production, reduces oxidative stress, improves muscle endurance, neuroprotective, cardioprotective
  • Broad-spectrum antimicrobial (bacteria, fungi, viruses), boosts immune defense, promotes wound healing, reduces inflammation
  • Enhances T-cell function, supports antiviral defense, may aid cancer therapy, improves vaccine response
  • Activates telomerase, lengthens telomeres, improves sleep via melatonin regulation, antioxidant, supports cardiovascular & cognitive health
  • Promotes deep (delta) sleep, modulates stress hormones, may aid growth hormone release, supports circadian rhythm
  • FDA-approved for female HSDD; increases libido via melanocortin receptor activation; works in men and women
  • Induces labor, controls postpartum bleeding, investigated for social bonding, anxiety, weight regulation
  • Stimulates GnRH → LH/FSH release; boosts testosterone, supports fertility, may enhance libido
  • Stimulates collagen, improves wound healing, reduces wrinkles, promotes hair growth, anti-inflammatory

RISKS / LIMITATIONS

  • Experimental; limited human trials; possible unknown long-term effects
  • Mixed human trial results; not FDA-approved; injection site irritation; possible immune response
  • Mostly animal/early human studies; injection site reactions, headache, nausea; long-term safety unclear
  • Potential immune overstimulation; inflammation if misregulated; not FDA-approved
  • Generally safe; mild injection site reactions; flu-like symptoms; limited FDA approval (hepatitis, immune support)
  • Mostly Russian/European studies; not FDA-approved; long-term human data limited
  • Conflicting evidence; short half-life; limited modern trials; possible mild nausea or fatigue
  • Nausea, flushing, headache; contraindicated in uncontrolled hypertension; only approved for women with HSDD
  • Strong uterine effects; cardiovascular risks; off-label uses unproven; dangerous if misused outside medical supervision
  • Injection site pain; risk of hormone overstimulation; long-term safety unknown
  • Generally safe topically; possible irritation; injectable use less studied

Key Takeaways

Weight loss & metabolism

5-Amino-1MQ, AOD-9604, Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Retatrutide target fat metabolism and glucose control.

Longevity & mitochondrial health

SS-31, MOTS-c, Epitalon focus on energy and aging.

Immune & antimicrobial

LL-37, Thymosin Alpha-1, BPC-157, TB-500 support defense and repair.

Sexual wellness & recovery

PT-141, Kisspeptin, Oxytocin directly influence libido and reproductive hormones.

Skin & hair

GHK-Cu is widely used in cosmetics with strong evidence for collagen and regeneration.
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