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Peptide library

Every peptide, explained

62 compounds, each mapped with mechanisms, dosing protocols, benefits, side effects, and regulatory status. Educational reference, with a provider-review path for anything personalized.

The complete peptide library

62 compounds
Healing & RecoveryBeginner

BPC-157

Body Protection Compound 157

One of the most versatile healing peptides. Accelerates recovery of gut lining, tendons, ligaments, and muscle tissue. Widely studied for injury repair and gut health.

Gut healingTendon repairAnti-inflammatoryNeuroprotective
Dosage
500 mcg/day
Route
SubQ / Oral
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Healing & RecoveryIntermediate

TB-500

Thymosin Beta-4 fragment

A naturally occurring peptide that promotes cell migration, angiogenesis, and tissue repair. Studied for systemic healing and reducing inflammation throughout the body.

Systemic healingAngiogenesisFlexibilityReduces scar tissue
Dosage
2.5 mg 2x/wk
Route
SubQ / IM
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Healing & RecoveryIntermediate

LL-37

Cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide

A human cathelicidin peptide with broad-spectrum antimicrobial, wound healing, and immune-modulating properties. Promotes angiogenesis and disrupts bacterial biofilms.

AntimicrobialWound healingImmune modulationAnti-biofilm
Dosage
2 mg 5x/wk
Route
SubQ / Topical
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Healing & RecoveryAdvanced

SS-31

Elamipretide / Szeto-Schiller peptide

A mitochondria-targeted antioxidant peptide that concentrates in the inner mitochondrial membrane, reduces oxidative stress, and protects cardiac and renal tissue.

Mitochondrial protectionCardiac recoveryRenal protectionOxidative stress
Dosage
0.25 mg/kg/day
Route
SubQ daily
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Cognitive EnhancementBeginner

Semax

ACTH 4-10 analog

A synthetic ACTH analog that upregulates BDNF, NGF, and VEGF. Enhances dopaminergic neurotransmission for improved focus, memory, and neuroprotection.

BDNF upregulationFocus & memoryNeuroprotectionMood improvement
Dosage
600 mcg/day
Route
Intranasal / SubQ
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Cognitive EnhancementBeginner

Selank

Tuftsin analog

An anxiolytic peptide that modulates GABA-A receptors and serotonin systems. Reduces anxiety without sedation or dependence — a cleaner alternative to benzodiazepines.

Anxiety reductionMemory improvementMood stabilizationNo dependence
Dosage
500 mcg/day
Route
Intranasal / SubQ
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Cognitive EnhancementAdvanced

Dihexa

N-hexanoic-Tyr-Ile-(6) aminohexanoic amide

An extremely potent hepatocyte growth factor agonist that activates c-Met receptors to promote synaptogenesis and neuroplasticity. Among the most powerful nootropics studied.

SynaptogenesisNeuroplasticityMemory formationCognitive enhancement
Dosage
30 mg/day
Route
Oral / Topical
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Muscle & PerformanceIntermediate

CJC-1295

Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone analog

A GHRH analog that stimulates growth hormone release. Often stacked with Ipamorelin for synergistic GH pulse amplification, improved body composition, and recovery.

GH stimulationMuscle growthFat lossImproved sleep
Dosage
2 mg/wk
Route
SubQ weekly
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Muscle & PerformanceBeginner

Ipamorelin

Ipamorelin acetate

A selective GH secretagogue with minimal side effects. Produces clean GH pulses without cortisol or prolactin elevation. Ideal for sleep quality, recovery, and lean mass.

Clean GH pulseSleep qualityLean massAnti-aging
Dosage
300 mcg
Route
SubQ 1–3x daily
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Muscle & PerformanceBeginner

Sermorelin

GRF 1-29 NH2

A synthetic GHRH analog that stimulates pulsatile GH secretion from the pituitary. The fully compoundable alternative to CJC-1295 — on the 503A bulks list.

Natural GH stimulationLean body massSleep qualityAnti-aging
Dosage
300 mcg/night
Route
SubQ nightly
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Muscle & PerformanceIntermediate

Tesamorelin

Egrifta (FDA-approved brand)

An FDA-approved GHRH analog that specifically targets visceral abdominal fat. Reduces VAT, improves lipid profiles, and has cognition data in older adults.

Visceral fat reductionFDA-approvedLipid improvementCognitive support
Dosage
2 mg/day
Route
SubQ daily
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Weight ManagementIntermediate

Semaglutide

Ozempic / Wegovy analog

A GLP-1 receptor agonist that regulates appetite, blood sugar, and promotes significant fat loss. The most clinically validated peptide for metabolic health optimization.

Fat lossAppetite controlBlood sugar regulationCardiovascular health
Dosage
1.0 mg/wk
Route
SubQ weekly
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Weight ManagementIntermediate

Tirzepatide

Mounjaro / Zepbound analog

A dual GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist (twincretin) that outperforms semaglutide in head-to-head weight loss trials, reaching ~20–22% body weight reduction.

Superior weight lossDual receptor actionBlood sugar controlLipid improvement
Dosage
10 mg/wk
Route
SubQ weekly
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Weight ManagementIntermediate

AOD-9604

Anti-Obesity Drug 9604

A fragment of HGH (amino acids 176–191) that activates beta-3 adrenergic receptors to stimulate targeted fat mobilization without the IGF-1 side effects of full HGH.

Targeted fat mobilizationNo IGF-1 effectsNo blood sugar impactCartilage repair
Dosage
500 mcg/day
Route
SubQ daily
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Skin & Anti-AgingBeginner

GHK-Cu

Copper Peptide GHK-Cu

A naturally occurring copper-binding peptide with powerful regenerative properties. Stimulates collagen synthesis, wound healing, and has potent antioxidant effects.

Collagen synthesisWound healingHair growthAntioxidant
Dosage
2 mg 5x/wk
Route
SubQ / Topical
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Skin & Anti-AgingIntermediate

Epitalon

Epithalamin / Epithalon

A pineal-derived tetrapeptide that activates telomerase to elongate telomeres. Regulates melatonin production and circadian rhythms for comprehensive anti-aging.

Telomere elongationMelatonin regulationAntioxidantImmune modulation
Dosage
10 mg/day
Route
SubQ / IV
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Skin & Anti-AgingBeginner

SNAP-8

Acetyl Octapeptide-3

A topical octapeptide that competes with SNAP-25 in the SNARE complex, relaxing facial muscles to reduce expression lines. A non-injection alternative to Botox.

Expression line reductionBotox-like effectSkin smoothingNon-invasive
Dosage
8–10% topical
Route
Topical
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Immune & Gut HealthBeginner

KPV

Lys-Pro-Val (MSH fragment)

A C-terminal tripeptide of alpha-MSH that binds melanocortin receptors to exert potent anti-inflammatory effects. A standard for gut inflammation and IBD research.

Gut anti-inflammatoryIBD & Crohn's supportWound healingAntimicrobial
Dosage
500 mcg/day
Route
SubQ / Oral
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Immune & Gut HealthIntermediate

Thymosin Alpha-1

Thymalin / Zadaxin

A naturally occurring thymic peptide that activates T-lymphocytes, NK cells, and dendritic cells. Approved in 35+ countries for hepatitis and cancer immunotherapy support.

Immune activationAntiviral activityCancer supportPost-COVID recovery
Dosage
1.6 mg 2x/wk
Route
SubQ
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Immune & Gut HealthBeginner

Glutathione

GSH / Reduced Glutathione

The body's master endogenous antioxidant. Neutralizes reactive oxygen species, supports liver detoxification, and maintains immune cell function. Popular as IV infusion therapy.

Master antioxidantLiver detoxSkin brighteningImmune support
Dosage
1200–2400 mg IV
Route
IV / SubQ / Nebulized
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