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Evidence-based guides for peptide research — goal-specific comparisons, regulatory updates, GLP-1 deep dives, and foundational primers. Independent COA data throughout.
12 peptides removed from Category 2; 7 on the July 23–24 PCAC advisory docket. What the removal means, what the PCAC vote decides, and how to read the timeline.
Peptide comparisons by research goal — mechanisms, evidence levels, and regulatory status.
Two pan-ERR agonist exercise mimetics from the Burris lab: isoform potency, oral bioavailability, mouse-only efficacy data, and why neither has human safety data.
MOTS-c (AMPK/mitochondrial), Epitalon (circadian clock), CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin (GH-axis lipolysis). Mechanisms, key studies, regulatory status.
DSIP, Epitalon, CJC-1295, and Ipamorelin. Circadian and GH-axis mechanisms, evidence levels, PCAC docket status.
Semax, Selank, Dihexa, and P21. BDNF, CREB, and memory-consolidation pathways. Semax is on the PCAC advisory docket.
GHK-Cu, BPC-157, KPV, and TB-500. Wnt pathway activation, angiogenesis, scalp inflammation. Three on the PCAC advisory docket.
BPC-157, TB-500, MOTS-c, and Ipamorelin. Exercise-induced muscle damage, DOMS resolution, mitochondrial biogenesis, and GH-axis protein synthesis. Three on the PCAC docket.
Epitalon, MOTS-c, GHK-Cu, SS-31, DSIP, Humanin, and Foxo4-DRI. Mitochondrial, telomerase, and circadian mechanisms.
CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, MK-677, Sermorelin, GHRP-2, GHRP-6, IGF-1 LR3, and Tesamorelin. GH-axis and IGF-1 pathways.
GHK-Cu, PT-141 (FDA-approved), BPC-157, MOTS-c, Thymosin Alpha-1, and Kisspeptin-10. Skin, sexual health, metabolic, and hormonal research.
GHK-Cu, collagen peptides, Matrixyl, and Argireline. Injectable vs topical comparison, evidence levels, and collagen remodeling mechanisms.
GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, and Epitalon. Collagen gene regulation, dermal angiogenesis, keratinocyte migration, and telomerase activation. Three on the PCAC advisory docket.
Retatrutide, semaglutide, tirzepatide, and NAD+ — trial data, sourcing guidance, and vendor quality.
Phase 2 TRIUMPH trial weight loss results by dose, week-by-week timeline, body composition data, and comparison vs tirzepatide and semaglutide.
Where research-grade retatrutide comes from while Phase 3 trials run. COA quality signals, vendor red flags, and the Disclosed Labs trust index.
Head-to-head: mechanisms, trial weight-loss data, COA quality across vendors, and pricing. GLP-1 vs GIP/GLP-1 vs triple agonist.
NAD+ injection sources, typical research context, live A/B-grade vendor pricing, and what to verify on a real NAD+ COA.
Primers on what peptides are, how to access them safely, and what to look for in a compounding pharmacy.
What peptides are, how they work, the different categories, and the regulatory landscape. Beginner-friendly overview.
How peptide therapy works, types of peptides by goal, routes of administration, costs, and how to get started with a prescriber.
Honest look at peptide safety — side effects by category, risks of unregulated sources, FDA stance, and how to evaluate research compounds.
PCAB accreditation, 503A vs 503B differences, USP 797/800 compliance, COA transparency, and quality scoring.
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These guides are for educational and research purposes only. Not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult a licensed provider.