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Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor; not a peptide
5-Amino-1MQ is a synthetic small molecule studied as an inhibitor of the NNMT enzyme. It is included alongside peptides because of its metabolic-research context, but it is not a peptide.
Explore the scienceMetabolic · Mitochondrial / Recovery
Modified growth-hormone fragment
AOD-9604 is a modified peptide derived from the C-terminal region of human growth hormone. It was investigated in metabolic research and is distinct from full-length growth hormone.
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Botanical / withanolide-containing ingredient
Ashwagandha is studied for stress and sleep outcomes. Small trials and different extracts make claims uncertain; natural origin does not rule out thyroid effects or liver injury.
Explore the scienceStress / Autonomic · Sleep / Circadian
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.
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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.
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Long-acting GHRH analog
CJC-1295 is a synthetic analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone. The published human research highlighted here concerns its long-acting DAC form, not all products marketed under similar names.
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Investigational semaglutide–cagrilintide combination
CagriSema is the development name for a combination of cagrilintide and semaglutide studied in metabolic clinical research. It is a combination program, not a single naturally occurring molecule.
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Long-acting amylin analog
Cagrilintide is a long-acting peptide analog of amylin, a hormone normally released alongside insulin. It is an investigational metabolic agent.
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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.
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Amino-acid-derived energy-buffering compound
Creatine helps cells recycle their rapidly used energy supply. Its best-supported supplement role is repeated high-intensity exercise, usually alongside training.
Explore the scienceMitochondrial / Recovery · Neurocognitive
Delta sleep-inducing nonapeptide
DSIP stands for delta sleep-inducing peptide, a nine-amino-acid research peptide also called emideltide. Its historical name describes a research hypothesis, not an established effect on human sleep.
Explore the scienceSleep / Circadian
Angiotensin-IV-derived peptidomimetic
Dihexa is a synthetic peptidomimetic developed from angiotensin-IV-related research. Its cognition-related claims remain grounded primarily in laboratory and animal work.
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Synthetic AEDG tetrapeptide
Epitalon, also spelled epithalon, is a synthetic four-amino-acid peptide with the sequence AEDG. It is discussed in pineal-related, telomere and aging research, without an established human longevity benefit.
Explore the scienceMitochondrial / Recovery · Sleep / Circadian
D-retro-inverso research peptide
FOXO4-DRI is a laboratory-designed D-retro-inverso peptide studied as a senolytic candidate. Its structure and experimental purpose distinguish it from a naturally occurring FOXO4 protein.
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Vitamin / one-carbon nutrient
Folate helps cells make DNA and supports cell division. Folic-acid evidence for neural-tube-defect prevention is specific and should not be generalized to every methylfolate or wellness claim.
Explore the scienceMethylation / Detox · Hormonal / Neuroendocrine
Copper-binding tripeptide complex
GHK-Cu is a complex of copper with the tripeptide glycyl-histidyl-lysine. The literature includes cell biology and topical skin research; those contexts must be distinguished from systemic administration.
Explore the scienceMitochondrial / Recovery
Synthetic growth-hormone-releasing peptide (pralmorelin)
GHRP-2, also known as pralmorelin, is a synthetic growth hormone secretagogue. Human physiology and diagnostic research do not make it an FDA-approved performance treatment.
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Synthetic hexapeptide secretagogue
GHRP-6 is a synthetic six-amino-acid growth hormone-releasing peptide. It is a research compound rather than a replacement for a diagnosis or established endocrine care.
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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.
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Amino acid / protein constituent
Glycine is an amino acid found in proteins and studied for sleep-related effects. Small human sleep studies do not establish it as a treatment for insomnia or aging.
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Synthetic hexapeptide secretagogue
Hexarelin is a synthetic hexapeptide in the growth hormone secretagogue family. It has been investigated in endocrine physiology rather than established as a general recovery therapy.
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Mitochondrial-derived peptide
Humanin is a mitochondrial-derived peptide first characterized in laboratory neuroprotection research. Studies of an endogenous peptide are different from evidence supporting administration of a manufactured product.
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Modified long-acting IGF-1 analog
IGF-1 LR3 is a modified insulin-like growth factor analog used in experimental research. It is not interchangeable with native IGF-1 or the approved medication mecasermin.
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Synthetic pentapeptide secretagogue
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide developed as a growth hormone secretagogue. Its research history includes preclinical endocrine work and a separate clinical gastrointestinal-motility study.
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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.
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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
Kisspeptin decapeptide fragment
Kisspeptin-10 is a ten-amino-acid fragment of the kisspeptin peptide family. The family has an important role in reproductive signaling, but findings from different kisspeptin lengths are not interchangeable.
Explore the scienceHormonal / Neuroendocrine
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
Mitochondrial-derived 16-amino-acid peptide
MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide described in metabolic research. Endogenous peptide measurements, experimental administration and clinical treatment are different kinds of evidence.
Explore the scienceMetabolic · Mitochondrial / Recovery
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
Nonselective melanocortin receptor agonist
Melanotan II is a synthetic melanocortin analog associated with pigmentation and historical sexual-function research. It is not an FDA-approved tanning medication.
Explore the scienceEndogenous circadian hormone / supplement
Melatonin is a hormone involved in night-time signaling and circadian timing. Supplement effects depend on the sleep problem and context; it is not a universal sleep treatment.
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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.
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Vitamin B3-related NAD+ precursor
Nicotinamide riboside is a precursor used to make NAD+, a molecule involved in metabolism. Raising NAD-related biomarkers does not by itself establish healthier aging or longer life.
Explore the scienceMitochondrial / Recovery · Metabolic
Polyunsaturated fatty-acid family
Omega-3 is a family, not a single molecule. ALA, EPA and DHA have different roles; food, supplement mixtures and prescription formulations are not interchangeable.
Explore the scienceCardiovascular · Immune / Inflammation
CNTF-derived research-peptide label
P21 is retained as a reference-library name for a CNTF-related research peptide. The exact P21/P021 construct could not be confirmed; similar labels must not be treated as proof of molecular identity.
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Pegylated MGF-related research construct
PEG-MGF refers to pegylated MGF-related research constructs. The source literature also discusses non-pegylated MGF-E and full-length MGF, which are not equivalent preparations.
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Bremelanotide; melanocortin receptor agonist
PT-141 is a research name for bremelanotide, a melanocortin-receptor agonist. The finished product Vyleesi has a specific FDA-approved indication, not a general enhancement indication.
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Essential mineral / electrolyte
Potassium supports cell electrical gradients, muscle function and fluid balance. Potassium-rich diets and potassium supplements are not interchangeable safety decisions.
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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
Prescription mTOR inhibitor / investigational aging research
Rapamycin, also called sirolimus, is an immunosuppressant with approved disease-specific uses. Animal lifespan findings are not proof of safe or effective human anti-aging treatment.
Explore the scienceImmune / Inflammation · Metabolic
Investigational triple-receptor agonist
Retatrutide is an investigational peptide designed to target three metabolic hormone receptors. Published human research does not itself establish regulatory approval.
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Elamipretide; mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide
SS-31 is a research name for elamipretide, a mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide. The finished product Forzinity has a narrow accelerated FDA approval for Barth syndrome, not healthy-person longevity.
Explore the scienceMitochondrial / Recovery
Synthetic tuftsin-related heptapeptide
Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide related to tuftsin. It is discussed in anxiety-related and neuropeptide research, but this edition could not independently match the supplied clinical citation.
Explore the scienceNeurocognitive · Sleep / Circadian
Essential mineral / selenoprotein nutrient
Selenium contributes to selenoproteins involved in thyroid hormone metabolism and cellular protection. Its biological role does not establish that supplements prevent cancer.
Explore the scienceHormonal / Neuroendocrine · Immune / Inflammation
GLP-1 receptor agonist
Semaglutide is a peptide GLP-1 analog used in several FDA-approved finished medications. Product names, formulations, indications and eligible populations differ.
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Synthetic ACTH-fragment analog
Semax is a synthetic peptide analog related to an ACTH fragment. This profile covers research context without assuming that laboratory findings establish cognitive or neurological treatment benefit.
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GHRH (1–29) analog
Sermorelin is an analog of the first 29 amino acids of growth hormone-releasing hormone. Historical Geref products were approved and later discontinued; current compounded products require separate regulatory interpretation.
Explore the scienceHormonal / Neuroendocrine · Mitochondrial / Recovery
Thymosin-beta-4-related fragment label
TB-500 is a label used for thymosin-beta-4-related research peptides, including the LKKTETQ fragment identified by FDA. It should not be assumed to mean full-length thymosin beta-4.
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Amino-sulfonic acid / metabolic research
Taurine is a naturally occurring amino-sulfonic acid studied for metabolic and cardiovascular markers. Improvements in markers do not prove prevention of heart attacks or longer lifespan.
Explore the scienceCardiovascular · Metabolic
GHRH analog
Tesamorelin is a synthetic growth hormone-releasing hormone analog. Egrifta products have an FDA-approved indication involving excess abdominal fat in adults with HIV-associated lipodystrophy.
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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
Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist
Tirzepatide is a peptide agonist of two incretin receptors. FDA-approved Mounjaro and Zepbound products have defined indications rather than a general-purpose optimization approval.
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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.
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Vitamin / water-soluble cobalamin
Vitamin B12 supports healthy blood-cell formation, DNA synthesis and nervous-system function. Extra B12 is not an established energy or performance enhancer when B12 status is already adequate.
Explore the scienceMethylation / Detox · Neurocognitive
Vitamin / amino-acid metabolism cofactor
Vitamin B6 supports amino-acid metabolism and nervous-system processes. More is not automatically better: prolonged excess can damage sensory nerves.
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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.
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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.
