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Integrated Wellness · Interactive science
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Synthetic pentadecapeptide (15 amino acids)
BPC-157 is a synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide described in the literature as related to a gastric protective protein. It is studied mainly in experimental injury models and is not an approved repair treatment.
Explore the scienceMitochondrial / Recovery · Gut / Nutrient
Botanical isoquinoline alkaloid
Berberine is a plant-derived compound studied for metabolic effects. Preliminary glucose and lipid findings do not make it a substitute for metformin or an approved weight-loss drug.
Explore the scienceMetabolic · Gut / Nutrient
Essential mineral / skeletal and cellular signaling
Calcium gives bones and teeth structure and supports muscle, nerve and clotting processes. More supplemental calcium does not automatically prevent fractures.
Explore the scienceGut / Nutrient · Hormonal / Neuroendocrine
Botanical / rhizome ingredient
Ginger is a botanical ingredient studied for several types of nausea. Evidence differs by cause; food use and concentrated supplements are not the same exposure.
Explore the scienceGut / Nutrient
Essential mineral / oxygen transport
Iron helps blood carry oxygen and supports muscle and cellular metabolism. Low energy is not proof of iron deficiency, and unnecessary iron can be harmful.
Explore the scienceMitochondrial / Recovery · Gut / Nutrient
Lys-Pro-Val tripeptide related to alpha-MSH
KPV is the tripeptide lysine-proline-valine, corresponding to the C-terminal sequence of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. It is studied in experimental inflammatory biology.
Explore the scienceGut / Nutrient · Immune / Inflammation
Human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide
LL-37 is a human cathelicidin peptide involved in innate immune biology. Its naturally occurring role does not establish the safety or efficacy of administering LL-37 as a drug.
Explore the scienceImmune / Inflammation · Gut / Nutrient
Essential mineral
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in energy use, muscle activity and nerve signaling. Different salts deliver magnesium; their labels are not evidence that one treats a condition better.
Explore the scienceGut / Nutrient · Neurocognitive
Prescription biguanide medication
Metformin is a prescription medicine used for type 2 diabetes. Diabetes-prevention research and aging hypotheses must be distinguished from approved indications.
Explore the scienceMetabolic · Gut / Nutrient
Soluble viscous fiber
Psyllium is a viscous fiber used for bowel regularity and studied for cholesterol lowering. Its gel-forming behavior is not evidence that every fiber product has the same effects.
Explore the scienceGut / Nutrient · Cardiovascular
Thymosin alpha-1 (thymalfasin), a 28-amino-acid peptide
Thymosin alpha-1, also called thymalfasin, is a 28-amino-acid peptide studied in immune regulation. Clinical findings vary by disease and are not evidence of a universal immune benefit.
Explore the scienceImmune / Inflammation · Gut / Nutrient
Botanical / curcuminoid-containing ingredient
Turmeric contains curcuminoids studied for inflammatory and symptom outcomes. Laboratory effects do not establish broad disease treatment, and enhanced-absorption products have important safety concerns.
Explore the scienceImmune / Inflammation · Gut / Nutrient
Gut-microbiome-derived ellagitannin metabolite
Urolithin A is a metabolite some gut microbes produce from dietary precursors. Supplement trials investigate mitochondrial and muscle outcomes; it is not an established anti-aging treatment.
Explore the scienceMitochondrial / Recovery · Gut / Nutrient
Vitamin / water-soluble nutrient
Vitamin C supports collagen formation and helps the body absorb nonheme iron. Preventing deficiency does not mean extra vitamin C prevents cancer or cardiovascular disease.
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Fat-soluble vitamin / hormone precursor
Vitamin D helps regulate calcium absorption and bone mineralization. Correcting deficiency is not the same as preventing cancer or heart disease in otherwise healthy adults.
Explore the scienceGut / Nutrient · Hormonal / Neuroendocrine
Essential mineral / enzyme cofactor
Zinc supports enzymes, cell division and normal immune function. Correcting deficiency is different from claiming a zinc product prevents infections.
Explore the scienceImmune / Inflammation · Gut / Nutrient
Education, not a prescription. Research summaries are not medical advice, dosing instructions, or an offer to sell. Mechanistic findings do not establish clinical effectiveness. US regulatory status is product- and indication-specific and may change. Discuss health decisions with a licensed clinician.
