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Peptide profiles.

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15 profiles

Sermorelin

GHRH(1-29) / Geref

FDA approved
injectable
Evidence

The original FDA-approved GHRH analogue. Stimulates natural GH production through your own pituitary gland. Most natural approach to growth hormone optimization available.

Tesamorelin

Egrifta / Stabilized GHRH / GHRH analogue

FDA approved
injectable
Evidence

The most clinically validated GHRH analogue available. FDA-approved for visceral fat reduction. Emerging data for cognitive protection in early Alzheimer's and MCI. Widely prescribed off-label for body composition and longevity.

Ipamorelin

Growth Hormone Secretagogue (selective)

Cat 1 — 2026
injectable
Evidence

The most selective GH secretagogue available. Stimulates strong growth hormone release with minimal cortisol or prolactin side effects. Considered the gold standard secretagogue.

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial ORF of 12S rRNA type-c

Cat 1 — 2026
injectable
Evidence

Mitochondria-derived peptide discovered in 2015. Acts as an exercise mimetic by activating the same metabolic pathways triggered by physical activity. Levels naturally decline with age.

GLP-3

Triple-Action Metabolic Compound (RT formulation)

RUO only
injectable
Evidence

A triple-action metabolic research compound combining GLP-1, GLP-2, and GLP-3 receptor activity. Studied for metabolic regulation, gut health, and appetite modulation in preclinical models.

CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin Stack

CJC-Ipa / GH Stack / Secretagogue Combination

Cat 1 — 2026
injectable
Evidence

The most commonly prescribed GH secretagogue combination in US longevity medicine. CJC-1295 provides GHRH stimulation while Ipamorelin provides ghrelin receptor stimulation — two complementary pathways for natural GH optimization.

KLOW Blend

AminoClub KLOW / Cellular Peptide Blend

Cat 1 — 2026
injectable
Evidence

A proprietary AminoClub peptide blend formulated for metabolic optimization, body composition, and longevity. Targets the GH axis, metabolic pathways, and cellular health simultaneously.

Ipamorelin

Growth Hormone Secretagogue (selective) / GHS

Cat 1 — 2026
injectable
Evidence

The most selective growth hormone secretagogue available. Stimulates strong GH release with minimal cortisol or prolactin side effects. Gold standard for GH axis optimization.

GHRP-2

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2 / Pralmorelin

RUO only
injectable
Evidence

Potent GH secretagogue with stronger GH pulse than Ipamorelin but significant cortisol and prolactin elevation. Largely replaced by Ipamorelin in clinical settings.

GHRP-6

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6

RUO only
injectable
Evidence

Early GH secretagogue notable for strong appetite stimulation via ghrelin pathway. Studied for cachexia and muscle wasting. Also has gastroprotective properties similar to BPC-157.

AOD-9604

Anti-Obesity Drug 9604 / hGH fragment 177-191

Cat 1 — 2026
injectableoral
Evidence

Fat-burning fragment of human growth hormone. Stimulates lipolysis without the anabolic or glucose effects of full GH. Completed Phase IIb human trials. Program paused vs GLP-1 competition.

Retatrutide

LY3437943 / Triple G / GLP-1/GIP/Glucagon triple agonist

RUO only
injectable
Evidence

A triple receptor agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors simultaneously. Developed by Eli Lilly. Phase 2 data showed up to 24.2% body-weight reduction at 12mg over 48 weeks — exceeding semaglutide and tirzepatide in early comparisons. Phase 3 TRIUMPH trials ongoing. Most legally sensitive GLP-1 adjacent compound in the current market — Eli Lilly has actively pursued legal action against vendors selling it as RUO.

Tirzepatide

LY3298176 / Mounjaro (diabetes) / Zepbound (obesity)

FDA approved
injectable
Evidence

FDA-approved dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist. Approved as Mounjaro for type 2 diabetes (2022) and Zepbound for obesity (2023). SURMOUNT trials showed approximately 21% average body-weight reduction at 15mg — outperforming semaglutide in head-to-head data. Developed by Eli Lilly. Compounding pathway effectively closed — Eli Lilly has aggressively pursued legal action against pharmacies compounding tirzepatide.

5-Amino-1MQ

5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium / NNMT inhibitor / SBI-477

RUO only
oralinjectable
Evidence

A small molecule NNMT (Nicotinamide N-methyltransferase) inhibitor — not technically a peptide, but a research compound widely carried by peptide vendors with significant interest in longevity and metabolic research communities. NNMT is an enzyme that consumes NAD+ precursors and promotes fat storage. Inhibiting it raises NAD+ levels and shifts metabolism toward fat burning. Animal data is promising. Human research is limited.

Glutathione

GSH / gamma-Glutamylcysteinylglycine / The master antioxidant

RUO only
injectableoralnasal
Evidence

The body's master antioxidant — a tripeptide naturally produced in every cell, responsible for neutralizing free radicals, supporting detoxification, and regulating immune function. Levels decline with age and under chronic stress. Among the most researched compounds in this database with genuine human clinical trial data across multiple conditions. IV glutathione is widely used in longevity and integrative medicine clinics.