Peptides, tracked by someone who actually runs them
I read the papers, run the compounds, and keep the notes here. Profiles, mechanisms, clinical phase, and current research for everything worth tracking, plus the regulatory news that actually moves the space.
Peptide Terminal
Search 32 compounds by name, alias, or use…Search →Weight Loss·7
Weight Loss
AOD9604
Research compoundA GH fragment marketed for fat loss. The trials didn't deliver.
Weight Loss
Cagrilintide
Phase 3Long-acting amylin analog, usually run alongside semaglutide as CagriSema.
Weight Loss
Liraglutide
ApprovedThe original once-daily GLP-1. Semaglutide's older, shorter-acting predecessor.
Weight Loss
Retatrutide
Phase 3Triple agonist (GLP-1, GIP, glucagon) in phase 3 for obesity. The one everyone's watching.
Weight Loss
Semaglutide
ApprovedApproved GLP-1 agonist. The drug that kicked off the whole weight-loss gold rush.
Weight Loss
Survodutide
Phase 3Dual GLP-1/glucagon agonist in phase 3 for obesity and fatty liver.
Weight Loss
Tirzepatide
ApprovedApproved dual agonist (GLP-1 and GIP). Currently the strongest thing you can get with a prescription.
Recovery·4
Recovery
ARA-290
Phase 2EPO-derived peptide for nerve pain and tissue protection, minus the blood-thickening.
Recovery
BPC-157
Research compoundThe recovery peptide everyone in the gym talks about. Loads of rat data, almost no human data.
Recovery
KPV
Research compoundTiny anti-inflammatory tripeptide off the back of alpha-MSH. Run mostly for gut issues.
Recovery
TB-500
Research compoundSynthetic piece of Thymosin Beta-4, run for recovery. Same story as BPC: good anecdotes, thin human data.
Cosmetic·4
Cosmetic
Argireline
Research compoundTopical 'Botox in a cream'. Softens expression lines, mildly.
Cosmetic
GHK-Cu
Research compoundCopper peptide. A skincare staple for collagen and repair, and the one cosmetic peptide that actually earns its reputation.
Cosmetic
Matrixyl
Research compoundTopical collagen-booster. One of the better-evidenced cosmetic peptides.
Cosmetic
Melanotan II
Research compoundThe tanning peptide. Also kills appetite and cranks libido, for better or worse.
Growth Hormone·7
Growth Hormone
CJC-1295
Research compoundLong-acting GHRH analog. The usual partner for ipamorelin.
Growth Hormone
GHRP-2
Research compoundLike GHRP-6 but cleaner: strong GH release without the ravenous hunger.
Growth Hormone
GHRP-6
Research compoundOld-school GH releaser. Famous for making you absolutely starving.
Growth Hormone
Hexarelin
Research compoundOne of the strongest GH releasers, with some interesting heart effects on the side.
Growth Hormone
Ipamorelin
Research compoundThe clean GH secretagogue. Bumps growth hormone without spiking cortisol or prolactin.
Growth Hormone
Sermorelin
Research compoundGHRH analog that nudges your own pituitary to make GH. The gentle option.
Growth Hormone
Tesamorelin
ApprovedApproved GHRH analog, specifically for shifting visceral belly fat.
Cognitive·3
Cognitive
Dihexa
PreclinicalAngiotensin-IV-derived peptide that builds synapses, in rodents. Strong claims, early days.
Cognitive
Selank
Research compoundSemax's calmer sibling. An anti-anxiety nootropic, approved in Russia.
Cognitive
Semax
Research compoundRussian nootropic peptide for focus and brain recovery. Approved over there, research chemical everywhere else.
Longevity·4
Longevity
Epitalon
Research compoundRussian longevity tetrapeptide. Big claims about telomerase, a small evidence base.
Longevity
Humanin
PreclinicalMitochondrial peptide studied for cell protection and metabolic health. Longevity research, not a product.
Longevity
MOTS-c
PreclinicalMitochondrial peptide that acts like an exercise mimetic, at least in mice. A longevity-crowd favourite.
Longevity
SS-31
Phase 3Mitochondria-targeting peptide in phase 3 for rare mitochondrial disease.