Evidence-graded compound profiles

Also known as Bremelanotide, Vyleesi

An FDA-approved melanocortin agonist for low sexual desire in premenopausal women, used off-label more broadly.

Also known as Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus

FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.

Also known as Egrifta

An FDA-approved GHRH analog for HIV-associated belly fat, used off-label as a growth-hormone stimulator.

Also known as Mounjaro, Zepbound

FDA-approved dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist with the highest weight-loss results of any approved medication.

Also known as Sermorelin acetate, Geref (discontinued)

A GHRH analog that stimulates the body's own growth-hormone release; formerly FDA-approved, now compounded.

Also known as Ta1, Thymalfasin, Zadaxin

A thymic immune-modulating peptide approved in many countries, with extensive international clinical data.

Also known as CJC-1295 DAC, Modified GRF (1-29)

A long-acting GHRH analog studied to raise growth hormone, often paired with ipamorelin.

Also known as Copper Peptide, Copper Tripeptide-1

A copper-binding tripeptide with real topical skin data; injectable use is less evidenced.

Also known as MK-677, Ibutamoren mesylate

An orally active growth-hormone secretagogue with real human trial data, never FDA-approved.

A selective growth-hormone-releasing peptide, often paired with CJC-1295; limited human data.

Also known as Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide

A coenzyme (not a peptide) central to metabolism, marketed for longevity with limited human outcome data.

Also known as Thymosin Beta-4 fragment, TB4

A synthetic peptide related to thymosin beta-4, studied for cell migration and tissue repair.

Also known as HGH fragment 176-191

A growth-hormone fragment marketed for fat loss, but human trials failed to show meaningful weight loss.

Also known as Body Protection Compound-157, Bepecin

A synthetic gastric pentadecapeptide widely studied in animals for tissue healing, with very limited human data.

Also known as Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide, Emideltide

A neuropeptide studied for sleep and stress modulation, with old and inconsistent human data.

Also known as Epithalon, Epithalone, AEDG

A synthetic tetrapeptide studied for telomerase activation and aging, with uncertain long-term cancer risk.

Also known as Lysine-Proline-Valine, alpha-MSH (11-13)

A tripeptide fragment of alpha-MSH studied in animal models for anti-inflammatory and gut-healing effects.

Also known as MT-II, Melanotan 2

A melanocortin agonist used for tanning and libido, with notable safety concerns and no FDA approval.

Also known as Mitochondrial ORF of the 12S rRNA type-c

A mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for metabolism and insulin sensitivity, prohibited in sport.

Also known as ACTH (4-10) analog

A synthetic ACTH-derived peptide used in Russia as a nootropic and neuroprotective, with little Western trial data.