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Educational profiles on 25 of the most-researched peptides. Filter by evidence level or research goal.

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BPC-157

Animal / Lab

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

GHK-Cu

Limited Human Evidence

A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide widely used in cosmetics and studied for skin remodeling and wound healing.

Skin, Hair & Anti-AgingLongevity & WellnessInjury Recovery

Semaglutide

Strong Human Evidence

A GLP-1 receptor agonist FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes (Ozempic) and chronic weight management (Wegovy).

Fat LossMetabolic Health

Tirzepatide

Strong Human Evidence

A dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes (Mounjaro) and chronic weight management (Zepbound).

Fat LossMetabolic Health

Retatrutide

Moderate Human Evidence

An investigational triple GLP-1 / GIP / glucagon receptor agonist showing the largest weight-loss effects yet seen in mid-stage trials.

Fat LossMetabolic Health

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

PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

Strong Human Evidence

A melanocortin receptor agonist FDA-approved as Vyleesi for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.

Libido & Sexual Wellness

NAD+

Limited Human Evidence

A central coenzyme in energy metabolism that has been studied as a supplement and IV therapy for aging, fatigue, and metabolic health.

Energy & FocusLongevity & WellnessMetabolic Health

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

AOD-9604

Limited Human Evidence

A 16-amino-acid C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone studied for fat metabolism, with disappointing weight-loss outcomes in humans.

Fat Loss

Epitalon

Experimental

A four-amino-acid peptide studied primarily in Russian and Eastern European research for longevity, sleep, and antioxidant effects.

Longevity & WellnessSleepSkin, Hair & Anti-Aging

Selank

Experimental

A Russian-developed heptapeptide analog of tuftsin studied as a nasal anxiolytic with minimal sedation in small clinical trials.

Anxiety & MoodEnergy & Focus

Semax

Experimental

A Russian-developed ACTH(4-10) analog used intranasally and studied for cognitive performance and stroke recovery.

Energy & FocusAnxiety & Mood

Melanotan II

Limited Human Evidence

A cyclic melanocortin receptor agonist that increases skin pigmentation; precursor research peptide that led to bremelanotide.

Libido & Sexual WellnessSkin, Hair & Anti-Aging

Thymosin Alpha-1

Moderate Human Evidence

A 28-amino-acid immunomodulatory peptide approved in many countries (as Zadaxin) for hepatitis B and as an adjunct in cancer and infection.

Longevity & WellnessSkin, Hair & Anti-Aging

Kisspeptin

Moderate Human Evidence

An upstream regulator of the reproductive axis studied for fertility, hypothalamic amenorrhea, and sexual arousal pathways.

Libido & Sexual Wellness

LL-37

Limited Human Evidence

A human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide central to skin and respiratory innate immunity.

Injury RecoverySkin, Hair & Anti-Aging

DSIP

Experimental

Delta sleep-inducing peptide, a nonapeptide studied for slow-wave sleep and stress modulation since the 1970s.

SleepAnxiety & Mood

KPV

Animal / Lab

The C-terminal tripeptide of α-MSH studied for anti-inflammatory effects in gut and skin disease.

Injury RecoverySkin, Hair & Anti-Aging

Dihexa

Experimental

A small-molecule angiotensin IV analog with reported pro-cognitive effects in animals via the hepatocyte growth factor / c-Met system.

Energy & Focus

5-Amino-1MQ

Animal / Lab

A small-molecule NNMT inhibitor studied in obese mice for reducing fat mass and raising cellular NAD+ and SAM levels.

Fat LossMetabolic HealthLongevity & Wellness