Plain-English profiles of the most-searched peptides: what each one is used for, its benefits, how it works, typical protocols, side effects, common stacks and storage. Every entry follows the same layout and starts with a quick-facts summary.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
5-Amino-1MQ
An NNMT blocker studied for fat loss and cell energy, often grouped with peptides.
- Muscle & Performance
ACE-031
A myostatin-blocking protein tested for muscle-wasting disease, known for its strong effect on muscle size.
- Cognitive & Mood
Adamax
A modified, longer-lasting version of Semax, used as a nasal spray for focus and mental energy.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
Adipotide
An experimental peptide that targets the blood supply of fat tissue, causing fat cells to die off.
- Skin & Hair
AHK-Cu
A copper tripeptide focused on hair growth and skin, related to GHK-Cu.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
AOD-9604
A modified fragment of growth hormone designed to target fat breakdown without growth hormone's other effects.
- Healing & Recovery
ARA-290
A small peptide based on EPO that protects nerves and calms inflammation, without raising red blood cells.
- Healing & Recovery
BPC-157
A 15-amino-acid peptide based on a protective stomach protein, popular for tendon, ligament, muscle and gut recovery.
- Bioregulators
Bronchogen
A four-amino-acid bioregulator aimed at the bronchi and airway lining.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
Cagrilintide
A long-acting amylin peptide from Novo Nordisk that adds a second "fullness" signal, studied alone and with semaglutide as CagriSema.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
Cardiogen
A four-amino-acid bioregulator aimed at the heart muscle.
- Bioregulators
Cartalax
A three-amino-acid cartilage bioregulator from the Khavinson research tradition, used for joints and connective tissue.
- Cognitive & Mood
Cerebrolysin
A mix of brain-derived peptides used in many countries after stroke and brain injury, and for memory and focus.
- Bioregulators
Chonluten
A three-amino-acid bioregulator aimed at the lungs and airways.
- Growth Hormone
CJC-1295
A growth hormone releasing peptide that prompts the pituitary to make more of your own growth hormone; comes with or without DAC.
- Growth Hormone
CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin Blend
The most popular growth hormone peptide pairing, pre-mixed in one vial.
- Bioregulators
Cortexin
A Russian brain-peptide medicine made from cerebral cortex, used for memory, focus and recovery after brain injury.
- Cognitive & Mood
Dihexa
A modified angiotensin IV fragment studied for building new brain connections, used for memory and learning.
- Sleep
DSIP
Delta sleep-inducing peptide, a small natural peptide used to support deep, restful sleep and stress recovery.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic HealthFDA-approved
Dulaglutide
A once-weekly GLP-1 medicine for type 2 diabetes, known for its simple pen and heart benefits.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
Eloralintide
A once-weekly amylin-receptor agonist from Eli Lilly, producing up to about 20% weight loss in phase 2.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
Epitalon
A four-amino-acid "bioregulator" peptide from Russian longevity research, known for its effects on telomerase and sleep.
- Muscle & Performance
Follistatin-344
A protein that blocks myostatin, the body's natural brake on muscle growth.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
FOXO4-DRI
A senolytic peptide that pushes worn-out "zombie" cells to die off, studied for healthy aging.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
GHK-Cu
A naturally occurring copper peptide known for skin, hair and tissue repair, used by injection and in skin care.
- Growth Hormone
GHRP-2
A strong growth hormone releasing peptide that triggers large GH pulses, with milder hunger than GHRP-6.
- Growth Hormone
GHRP-6
One of the original growth hormone releasing peptides, known for strong GH pulses and a big increase in appetite.
- Healing & Recovery
GLOW Blend (GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500)
A three-peptide blend for skin, hair and tissue repair: GHK-Cu, BPC-157 and TB-500 in one vial.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
Glutathione
The body's master antioxidant, a tripeptide given by injection for detox support, energy and brighter skin.
- Hormonal & Fertility
Gonadorelin
A synthetic copy of GnRH, the brain's signal for LH and FSH, used to keep natural hormone production active.
- Hormonal & FertilityFDA-approved
HCG
Human chorionic gonadotropin: an FDA-approved fertility hormone, also used to keep natural testosterone and fertility running on TRT.
- Growth Hormone
Hexarelin
The most potent growth hormone releasing peptide, also studied for heart protection; best used in short cycles.
- Anti-Aging & LongevityFDA-approved
HGH (Somatropin)
Human growth hormone itself: an FDA-approved medicine for growth hormone deficiency, also widely used for body composition and recovery.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
HGH Fragment 176-191
The fat-burning tail of growth hormone, used to target body fat without growth hormone's other effects.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
Humanin
A small peptide made by mitochondria that protects cells from stress, studied for brain health, metabolism and longevity.
- Healing & Recovery
IGF-1 DES
A shortened, faster-acting form of IGF-1, injected near a trained muscle right after a workout.
- Muscle & Performance
IGF-1 LR3
A long-acting form of IGF-1, the growth factor behind many of growth hormone's effects, used by advanced users for muscle growth and recovery.
- Growth Hormone
Ipamorelin
A gentle, selective growth hormone releasing peptide, best known for pairing with CJC-1295.
- Hormonal & Fertility
Kisspeptin-10
A short form of kisspeptin, the master switch of the reproductive hormone system, used to support natural testosterone and fertility.
- Healing & Recovery
KLOW Blend (GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500 + KPV)
The GLOW blend with KPV added: four peptides for skin, healing, inflammation and the gut.
- Healing & Recovery
KPV
A three-amino-acid anti-inflammatory peptide taken from the hormone alpha-MSH, used for gut and skin inflammation.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic HealthFDA-approved
Liraglutide
The first daily GLP-1 medicine approved for weight loss, and the forerunner of semaglutide.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
Livagen
A four-amino-acid bioregulator studied for liver function and gene activity in aging cells.
- Healing & Recovery
LL-37
The body's own antimicrobial peptide, part of the immune system's first line of defense against bacteria, viruses and fungi.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
Mazdutide
A weekly GLP-1 and glucagon dual agonist, already approved in China for weight loss.
- Skin & HairFDA-approved
Melanotan I
A tanning peptide that darkens the skin; its relative afamelanotide is an FDA-approved implant for a rare light-sensitivity condition.
- Sexual Health
Melanotan II
A melanocortin peptide used for sunless tanning, with strong effects on libido and appetite.
- Healing & Recovery
MGF
Mechano growth factor: the form of IGF-1 that muscles release when they are worked or damaged, used for local repair and growth.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
MOTS-c
A peptide made by your mitochondria that acts like an "exercise signal," popular for metabolism, energy and healthy aging.
- Cognitive & Mood
NA-Selank Amidate
A modified, more stable form of Selank, used as a nasal spray for calm and anxiety without sedation.
- Cognitive & Mood
NA-Semax Amidate
A modified, more stable form of Semax, used as a nasal spray for focus, motivation and mental energy.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
NAD+
A coenzyme found in every cell, essential for energy and DNA repair, used by injection to support energy and healthy aging.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
Ovagen
A three-amino-acid bioregulator aimed at the liver and digestive system.
- Cognitive & MoodFDA-approved
Oxytocin
The "bonding hormone": FDA-approved to start labor, and used as a nasal spray for connection, mood and sexual health.
- Cognitive & Mood
P21
A small lab-made peptide based on the nerve growth factor CNTF, studied for memory and new nerve cell growth.
- Bioregulators
Pancragen
A four-amino-acid bioregulator aimed at the pancreas and blood-sugar control.
- Cognitive & Mood
PE-22-28
A short peptide derived from spadin, studied as a fast-acting antidepressant in animals.
- Healing & Recovery
PEG-MGF
A long-lasting version of mechano growth factor, taken a few times a week for muscle growth and recovery.
- Healing & Recovery
Pentadeca Arginate
A newer relative of BPC-157 made as an arginate salt, used for the same healing and gut goals.
- Bioregulators
Pinealon
A three-amino-acid brain bioregulator from the Khavinson research tradition, used for memory, sleep and brain aging.
- Bioregulators
Prostamax
A four-amino-acid bioregulator aimed at the prostate.
- Sexual HealthFDA-approved
PT-141
A melanocortin peptide (bremelanotide, Vyleesi) that boosts sexual desire by acting on the brain rather than blood flow.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
Retatrutide
A once-weekly "triple agonist" peptide (GLP-1, GIP and glucagon) from Eli Lilly, with the largest weight-loss results of its class so far.
- Cognitive & Mood
Selank
A calming nasal-spray peptide developed in Russia from tuftsin, used for anxiety, stress and focus without sedation.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic HealthFDA-approved
Semaglutide
A once-weekly GLP-1 injection (Ozempic, Wegovy) used for weight management and type 2 diabetes, and one of the most studied peptides in the world.
- Cognitive & Mood
Semax
A nasal-spray peptide developed in Russia from a fragment of ACTH, popular for focus, memory and mental energy.
- Growth Hormone
Sermorelin
The original growth hormone releasing peptide, a short form of your body's own GHRH, used for natural growth hormone support.
- Muscle & Performance
SLU-PP-332
An "exercise in a vial" compound that switches on the body's endurance genes, studied for fat loss and stamina.
- Anti-Aging & LongevityFDA-approved
SS-31
A mitochondria-targeting peptide (elamipretide, Forzinity) that protects the cell's energy factories, used for energy and healthy aging.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
Survodutide
A weekly GLP-1 and glucagon dual agonist from Boehringer Ingelheim, studied for weight loss and fatty liver disease.
- Healing & Recovery
TB-500
A synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4, a natural repair protein, popular for muscle, tendon and wound recovery.
- Growth HormoneFDA-approved
Tesamorelin
A stabilized growth hormone releasing peptide (Egrifta), best known for reducing deep belly fat.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
Tesofensine
An appetite-suppressing compound that raises dopamine, norepinephrine and serotonin, studied for weight loss.
- Bioregulators
Testagen
A four-amino-acid bioregulator aimed at the testes and male hormone function.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
Thymalin
A thymus bioregulator from the Russian research tradition, used to support immune function and healthy aging.
- Bioregulators
Thymogen
A two-amino-acid thymus peptide used in Russia as an immune medicine, by injection or nasal spray.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
Thymosin Alpha-1
A natural immune peptide from the thymus, used as a medicine in over 30 countries to strengthen and balance the immune system.
- Healing & Recovery
Thymosin Beta-4
The full 43-amino-acid repair protein that TB-500 is based on, studied for wound, heart and eye healing.
- Weight Loss & Metabolic HealthFDA-approved
Tirzepatide
A once-weekly dual GIP/GLP-1 injection (Mounjaro, Zepbound) used for weight management, type 2 diabetes and sleep apnea.
- Hormonal & FertilityFDA-approved
Triptorelin
A long-acting GnRH analog: FDA-approved for prostate cancer and early puberty, and used in a single small dose to restart hormones.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
Vesugen
A three-amino-acid bioregulator aimed at blood vessels and circulation.
- Anti-Aging & Longevity
Vilon
The smallest bioregulator, just two amino acids, studied for immune function and aging.
- Cognitive & Mood
VIP
Vasoactive intestinal peptide: a calming, anti-inflammatory signal used as a nasal spray, best known in mold-illness recovery.
- Healing & Recovery
Wolverine Blend (BPC-157 + TB-500)
The classic healing stack in one vial: BPC-157 and TB-500 combined for injuries, tendons and recovery.
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