Introduction to Peptide-Based Anti-Aging Research Aging is a complex biological process characterized by cellular senescence, declining hormone levels, reduced tissue repair capacity, and increased oxidative stress. Over the past decade, research peptides have emerged as a promising area in anti-aging research, offering targeted mechanisms to address multiple hallmarks of aging at the molecular level. Unlike […]
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Humanin: The Mitochondrial Protective Peptide Research Guide Humanin is a 24-amino-acid mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) encoded in the mitochondrial genome, first discovered in 2001 for its ability to protect neurons from Alzheimer’s disease-related insults. It has since emerged as a broad-spectrum cytoprotective peptide with effects on mitochondrial function, inflammation, metabolism, and longevity. This guide reviews its […]
MOTS-c: The Mitochondrial-Derived Metabolic Peptide Research Guide MOTS-c is a mitochondrial-derived peptide (MDP) encoded by the mitochondrial genome and involved in metabolic regulation, exercise adaptation, and cellular stress responses. Since its discovery, it has attracted intense research interest for its effects on insulin sensitivity, lipid metabolism, and age-related metabolic decline. This guide covers its mechanism, […]
SS-31 (Elamipretide): The Mitochondrial Peptide Research Guide SS-31 (elamipretide) is a synthetic tetrapeptide that targets cardiolipin on the inner mitochondrial membrane, protecting mitochondrial structure and bioenergetics. It has become one of the most clinically advanced mitochondrial peptides, with trials spanning cardiovascular, renal, ophthalmic, and neuromuscular conditions. This guide reviews its mechanism, evidence base, applications, dosing, […]
Epithalon (Epitalon): Telomere and Longevity Research Guide Epithalon — also written as epitalon — is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) developed from the pineal gland-derived bioregulator epithalamin by Russian researchers Vladimir Khavinson and colleagues. It is one of the most frequently discussed peptides in longevity and anti-aging research, largely because of published studies associating it with […]
Sermorelin (GHRH Analog): Complete Research Guide for 2026 Sermorelin is a synthetic growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog consisting of the first 29 amino acids of the endogenous GHRH (1-44). It has been a staple of growth hormone (GH) axis research for decades, prized for its physiological mechanism: rather than forcing the pituitary to release GH […]
Peptides for Hair Growth: Complete Research Guide for 2026 Hair loss affects a significant portion of the population, and traditional treatments — minoxidil and finasteride — have well-documented limitations, including inconsistent results and side effect concerns. This has driven growing research interest in peptides that may influence hair follicle biology. This guide examines the most-studied […]
Peptides for Anti-Aging: Complete Research Guide (2026) Aging research has entered an exciting era. As our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of aging deepens, peptides have emerged as one of the most studied classes of compounds for age-related research. This comprehensive guide examines the evidence behind the most investigated anti-aging peptides, their proposed mechanisms, research […]
———-|————–|———–|———-| Anti-aging serum 0.5-2% 1-2x daily 8-12 weeks Wound healing 1-3% 2x daily Until healed Post-procedure 0.5-1% 2x daily 1-2 weeks Hair growth (scalp) 1-2% 1x daily 3-6 months General skin health 0.1-0.5% 1x daily Ongoing Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Research Dosage Protocol Dosage Frequency Duration Standard systemic 5-10 mg 1-2x weekly 4-8 weeks Higher dose studies 10-20 […]
——-|——–|———–|———-| Standard anti-aging 250-500 mg 1-2x weekly 4-8 weeks Higher dose studies 500-1000 mg 1x weekly 4-6 weeks Loading phase 500 mg 2x weekly 2 weeks Maintenance 250 mg Every 2-4 weeks Ongoing Neurological research 500-750 mg 1-2x weekly 8-12 weeks Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Research Dosage Protocol Dosage Frequency Notes Standard research 100-250 mg 2-3x weekly Slower […]