Every peptide, clearly explained
Plain-English profiles of the most-researched peptides and GLP-1s, what each one is, how it works, typical dosing, side effects, and how to track it.

AOD-9604
AOD-9604 is an investigational growth hormone fragment studied for fat metabolism and body composition. Learn about its mechanism, dosing, and safety.
6 min read
BPC-157
BPC-157 is an investigational healing peptide studied for tendon repair, gut health, and tissue regeneration. Learn about its mechanism, dosing, and safety.
5 min read
Cagrilintide
Cagrilintide (AM833) is an investigational long-acting amylin analog developed by Novo Nordisk for once-weekly weight management.
6 min read
CJC-1295
CJC-1295 is a synthetic GHRH analog that stimulates growth hormone release. Learn about its mechanism, dosing ranges, and safety profile.
5 min read
Epitalon
Epitalon is an investigational tetrapeptide studied for telomerase activation, longevity, and anti-aging effects. Learn about its mechanism, dosing, and safety.
6 min read
GHK-Cu
GHK-Cu (copper peptide) is a naturally occurring tripeptide studied for skin renewal, wound healing, collagen synthesis, and hair follicle support.
6 min read
GHRP-6
GHRP-6 is an investigational growth hormone secretagogue peptide studied for GH release, appetite stimulation, body composition, and recovery.
6 min read
Hexarelin
Hexarelin is a synthetic GHRP peptide that stimulates growth hormone release. Learn about its research, reported dosing, and safety profile.
5 min read
Ipamorelin
Ipamorelin is an investigational growth hormone secretagogue peptide studied for GH release, body composition, and recovery. Learn about its mechanism, dosing, and safety.
5 min read
Liraglutide
Liraglutide (Saxenda, Victoza) is a once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
7 min read
Melanotan II
Melanotan II (MT-2) is an investigational melanocortin agonist studied for skin tanning, sexual function, and appetite. Not FDA-approved for human use.
6 min read
MOTS-c
MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for metabolic regulation, insulin sensitivity, and exercise performance. Research-only, not FDA-approved.
5 min read
NAD+
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme central to cellular energy metabolism, DNA repair, and sirtuин activation. Research overview.
6 min read
PT-141
PT-141 (Bremelanotide, Vyleesi) is an FDA-approved melanocortin agonist used to treat hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.
6 min read
Retatrutide
Retatrutide (LY3437943) is an investigational triple agonist targeting GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon receptors, studied for significant weight loss and metabolic improvement.
5 min read
Selank
Selank is an investigational anxiolytic nootropic peptide studied for anxiety relief, stress resilience, and cognitive enhancement without sedation.
6 min read
Semaglutide
Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus) is an FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist used for type 2 diabetes management and chronic weight management.
5 min read
Semax
Semax is an investigational nootropic peptide studied for cognitive enhancement, neuroprotection, and BDNF upregulation. Learn about its mechanism, dosing, and safety.
6 min read
Sermorelin
Sermorelin (GRF 1-29) is a GHRH analog that stimulates pituitary growth hormone release. Learn about its mechanism, regulatory history, dosing, and side effects.
6 min read
TB-500
TB-500 is a synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4 investigated for tissue repair, wound healing, and recovery. Research-only, not FDA-approved.
5 min read
Tesamorelin
Tesamorelin (Egrifta) is an FDA-approved GHRH analog that reduces excess visceral abdominal fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy via pulsatile GH release.
5 min read
Tirzepatide
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) is an FDA-approved dual GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist used for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.
6 min read