Every peptide, explained
What each one does, how people dose it, how to mix it, and how strong the evidence is.
5-Amino-1MQ
Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor (not a peptide)A small molecule that cut fat in obese mice. It hasn't been tested in people.
Read the guide →Mostly animal studiesAdamax
Modified Semax analog (unstudied)A modified version of Semax sold online, with basically no published research.
Read the guide →Some human studiesAOD-9604
Modified growth hormone fragmentA piece of growth hormone meant to burn fat that failed its biggest human trial.
Read the guide →Some human studiesARA-290
Non-blood-boosting EPO-derived peptidePart of the EPO hormone, built to ease nerve pain without raising red blood cells.
Read the guide →Mostly animal studiesBPC-157
Gastric pentadecapeptideA lab-made piece of a stomach protein that helped rats heal, barely tested in people.
Read the guide →Some human studiesCagrilintide
Long-acting amylin analogueAn experimental weekly shot copying a fullness hormone, tested with semaglutide for bigger weight loss.
Read the guide →Mostly animal studiesCJC-1295 (No DAC)
GHRH analog (growth hormone-releasing hormone)A short-acting signal that tells your pituitary gland to release your own growth hormone.
Read the guide →Some human studiesDSIP
Neuropeptide (nonapeptide)A peptide first found in rabbits, hoped to deepen sleep, with mixed results in people.
Read the guide →Mostly animal studiesEpitalon
Synthetic pineal tetrapeptideA tiny peptide promoted for healthy aging, based mostly on Russian animal and cell studies.
Read the guide →Some human studiesGHK-Cu
Copper-binding tripeptideA natural copper peptide long used in skin creams; injecting it is new and untested.
Read the guide →Some human studiesGlutathione
Tripeptide antioxidant (3 amino acids)Your body's main built-in antioxidant, sold as pills, shots and drips for skin and 'detox'.
Read the guide →Mostly animal studiesHumanin
Mitochondrial-derived peptideA protective peptide your mitochondria make, studied in labs for aging, brain and heart.
Read the guide →Mostly animal studiesIGF-1 LR3
Modified insulin-like growth factor 1A lab-tweaked version of IGF-1, the growth factor that does much of growth hormone's work.
Read the guide →Some human studiesIpamorelin
Growth hormone secretagogue (ghrelin mimic)A peptide that copies the hunger hormone ghrelin to trigger a burst of growth hormone.
Read the guide →Some human studiesKisspeptin-10
Reproductive neuropeptide (KISS1R agonist)The short active piece of a natural hormone that switches on your sex-hormone chain.
Read the guide →Mostly animal studiesKPV
Anti-inflammatory tripeptideA tiny three-amino-acid peptide that calmed gut inflammation in mice; never tested in people.
Read the guide →Some human studiesLL-37
Human antimicrobial peptide (cathelicidin)A germ-fighting peptide your body makes; in people, only tested as a wound gel.
Read the guide →FDA-approvedMelanotan I
Melanocortin-1 receptor agonist (13 amino acids)A lab-made tanning hormone, approved as an implant for a rare light-sensitivity disease.
Read the guide →Some human studiesMelanotan II
Non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist (cyclic 7 amino acids)Unapproved tanning shot that also raises sex drive and cuts appetite, with real skin risks.
Read the guide →Mostly animal studiesMOTS-c
Mitochondrial-derived peptide (16 amino acids)A tiny peptide your mitochondria make, studied in mice for blood sugar, weight and endurance.
Read the guide →Some human studiesNAD+
Coenzyme (not a peptide)A helper molecule your cells use to make energy. Levels drop with age.
Read the guide →Mostly animal studiesPEG-MGF
Pegylated IGF-1 splice-variant peptideA longer-lasting lab copy of a muscle signal, with almost no proof in people.
Read the guide →FDA-approvedPT-141
Melanocortin receptor agonist (cyclic 7 amino acids)An as-needed shot for low desire that works in the brain, not on blood flow.
Read the guide →Some human studiesRetatrutide
Triple GIP, GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonistAn experimental weekly shot copying three hormones, with the biggest trial weight loss so far.
Read the guide →Some human studiesSelank
Tuftsin-analog heptapeptideA Russian nasal spray for anxiety, said to calm you without making you sleepy.
Read the guide →FDA-approvedSemaglutide
GLP-1 receptor agonistA weekly shot that turns down hunger so most people eat less and lose weight.
Read the guide →Some human studiesSemax
ACTH-fragment heptapeptideRussian nasal drops built from part of a stress hormone, used there after strokes.
Read the guide →Some human studiesSermorelin
GHRH analog (growth hormone-releasing hormone)A copy of your brain's own signal to release growth hormone, once FDA-approved for kids.
Read the guide →FDA-approvedSS-31
Mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptideA tiny peptide that targets your cells' energy makers, approved for one rare disease.
Read the guide →Mostly animal studiesTB-500
Synthetic thymosin beta-4 peptideA lab copy of part of a repair protein, popular for injuries but barely tested.
Read the guide →FDA-approvedTesamorelin
GHRH analog (growth hormone-releasing hormone)An FDA-approved shot that shrinks deep belly fat in people with HIV.
Read the guide →Some human studiesTesofensine
Triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor (small molecule, not a peptide)An experimental daily pill that curbs appetite but speeds up your heart.
Read the guide →Some human studiesThymosin Alpha-1
Thymic immune-modulating peptideAn immune peptide sold as a prescription drug in many countries, but not the US.
Read the guide →FDA-approvedTirzepatide
Dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonistA weekly shot copying two gut hormones; it usually cuts appetite more than older drugs.
Read the guide →Mostly animal studiesBPC-157 + TB-500
Two-peptide recovery blend · BlendTwo popular healing peptides in one vial, nicknamed the Wolverine stack.
Read the guide →Some human studiesCJC-1295 (no DAC) + Ipamorelin
Growth-hormone releasing blend · BlendTwo peptides in one vial that get your body to release more growth hormone.
Read the guide →Mostly animal studiesKLOW
Four-peptide repair blend · BlendFour peptides for repair and calming inflammation, packed into one vial.
Read the guide →Some human studiesRetatrutide + Cagrilintide
Weekly weight-loss blend (triple agonist + amylin analog) · BlendTwo experimental weekly weight-loss shots in one vial, never tested together in people.
Read the guide →Some human studiesTesamorelin + CJC-1295 (no DAC) + Ipamorelin
Three-peptide growth-hormone releasing blend · BlendThree peptides in one vial that push your own growth hormone release. No standard ratio.
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