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The strongest trial results so far. Sold as Zepbound® and Mounjaro®.
FDA-approved7 min readWeight Loss
The copper peptide in serums. The best-studied peptide for skin.
Skincare4 min readAnti-Aging
The daily powder. Solid evidence for skin hydration and joints.
Supplement5 min readAnti-Aging
The cell-energy molecule everyone talks about. Not a peptide, but the top ask.
Supplement5 min readAnti-Aging
The one people ask about for tendons and gut. Animal studies only so far.
Research-stage3 min readRecovery
Bremelanotide (Vyleesi®), the FDA-approved desire medicine for premenopausal women.
FDA-approved3 min readSexual Wellness
The older daily shot (Saxenda®, Victoza®). Now has cheaper generic versions.
FDA-approved5 min readWeight Loss
What Is Sermorelin? Sermorelin is a growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) analog. It stimulates your pituitary gland to produce more growth hormone naturally. It has...
4 min readAnti-Aging
A repair-protein fragment studied in animals. Banned in sports.
Research-stage3 min readRecovery
Used in Russia as a nasal spray. No FDA approval; big Western studies are lacking.
Research-stage4 min readCognitive
The “deep sleep” peptide. 50 years of mixed results; FDA advisers voted against it.
Research-stage4 min readSleep
Studied for aging and sleep rhythm. Not an approved medicine.
Research-stage4 min readLongevity
A peptide made by your mitochondria (your cells’ power plants). Human studies are just starting.
Research-stage4 min readEnergy
A tiny peptide studied for calming gut and skin inflammation.
Research-stage3 min readImmune
Abaloparatide is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 25 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
AOD-9604 is not FDA-approved. The FDA record, 0 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
Bivalirudin is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 92 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
Bremelanotide is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 10 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
CJC-1295 is not FDA-approved. The FDA record, 1 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
Desmopressin is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 127 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
Dulaglutide is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 142 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
Exenatide is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 378 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
GHRP-2 is not FDA-approved. The FDA record, 0 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
GHRP-6 is not FDA-approved. The FDA record, 0 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
Glucagon is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 1516 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
Hexarelin is not FDA-approved. The FDA record, 0 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
Icatibant is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 33 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
Ipamorelin is not FDA-approved. The FDA record, 3 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
Leuprolide is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 521 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
Linaclotide is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 60 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
Melanotan II is not FDA-approved. The FDA record, 1 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
Octreotide is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 327 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
Oxytocin is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 935 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
Pramlintide is approved but not marketed. The FDA record, 64 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
Selank is not FDA-approved. The FDA record, 2 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
Setmelanotide is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 27 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
Somatropin is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 818 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
Teduglutide is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 50 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
Teriparatide is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 182 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
3 min readGuide
Tesamorelin is FDA-approved. The FDA record, 24 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
Thymosin alpha-1 is not FDA-approved. The FDA record, 65 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
Thymosin beta-4 is not FDA-approved. The FDA record, 18 registered trials, patents and the molecular identity, from federal sources.
2 min readGuide
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