Research category

Muscle Growth & Recovery

Peptides commonly studied for their effects on lean mass, training recovery, and connective-tissue repair.

Many of these are growth-hormone secretagogues or repair peptides studied primarily in animals; human data are limited.

Note: The peptides listed here are organized by common research interest, not by medical recommendation.

7 peptides in this category

BPC-157

A 15-amino-acid fragment derived from a stomach-protecting protein, widely studied in rodents for gut, tendon, and ligament repair.

Injury RecoveryMuscle Growth & Recovery

TB-500

Animal / Lab

A synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4 studied in animals for wound healing, cardiac repair, and tissue regeneration.

Injury RecoveryMuscle Growth & Recovery

Sermorelin

Limited Human Evidence

A 29-amino-acid GHRH analog formerly FDA-approved for childhood growth hormone deficiency.

Muscle Growth & RecoverySleep

CJC-1295

Limited Human Evidence

A long-acting GHRH analog studied as a research peptide for sustained growth hormone elevation.

Muscle Growth & RecoverySleep

Ipamorelin

Limited Human Evidence

A selective ghrelin receptor agonist studied as a growth hormone secretagogue with minimal effects on cortisol or prolactin.

Muscle Growth & RecoverySleep

MOTS-c

Experimental

A mitochondrial-encoded peptide studied for its role in metabolism, exercise capacity, and mitochondrial signaling.

Fat LossMetabolic HealthEnergy & Focus

Tesamorelin

Strong Human Evidence

A long-acting GHRH analog FDA-approved as Egrifta for HIV-associated visceral fat accumulation.

Fat LossMetabolic HealthMuscle Growth & Recovery

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