Mitochondrial Peptide Comparison: SS-31, MOTS-c, and NAD+
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Compound Deep Dives
Mechanism-level breakdowns of individual compounds.
Incretin and Growth-Hormone-Axis Compounds in the Literature
How GLP-1/GIP/amylin compounds relate to growth-hormone-axis, myostatin-pathway, and mitochondrial-support peptides in published research – including the BELIEVE trial data on muscle preservation. Research Use Only.
Semaglutide: Mechanism, Clinical Trial Data & Research Guide
Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor mono-agonist, FDA-approved as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus for prescription human use. This research guide covers its mechanism, STEP/SELECT trial data including the SELECT cardiovascular outcomes trial, tolerability findings, and how it compares to tirzepatide. Research Use Only.
Tirzepatide: Mechanism, Clinical Trial Data & Research Guide
Tirzepatide is a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, FDA-approved as Mounjaro and Zepbound for prescription human use. This research guide covers its mechanism, SURPASS/SURMOUNT trial data, tolerability findings including the ongoing SURMOUNT-MMO outcomes trial, and how it compares to semaglutide. Research Use Only.
DSIP & Epithalon: What the Research Says About Sleep and Circadian Peptides
Evidence & Research Status Evidence LevelPreclinical / Early-Stage Research FDA StatusNot FDA-approved for human use Regulatory StatusResearch Use Only (RUO)
Thymosin Alpha-1 & LL-37: What the Research Says About Immune-Modulating Peptides
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Semax, Selank & Pinealon: What the Research Shows About Nootropic Peptides
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Injectable vs. Oral GLP-1: What Researchers Need to Know
Evidence & Research Status Evidence LevelExtensive Human Clinical Data FDA StatusNot FDA-approved for human use Regulatory StatusResearch Use Only (RUO)
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Biological Aging: What the Research Shows
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Visceral Fat and Metabolic Health: What Researchers Are Studying
Visceral adipose tissue — fat stored around internal organs — is metabolically distinct from subcutaneous fat. Researchers studying peptide compounds have documented significant VAT reductions that go beyond what total weight loss alone would predict.