Independent peptide reference

Dosing, safety, and storage: sourced and plain‑English.

A free, independent reference for research peptides: what they are, how people dose and cycle them, and how to store and handle them safely. No account, no pitch.

Compounds

37 profiles · more added weekly
Retatrutide
GLP-1 / GIP / GlucagonTriple-agonist peptide studied for metabolic and weight research.
Tirzepatide
GLP-1 / GIPDual-agonist peptide, with a unit-dosing chart and titration schedule.
BPC-157
Healing peptideBody-protection compound studied for tissue and gut recovery.
Semaglutide
GLP-1GLP-1 peptide with a units chart for converting doses on an insulin syringe.
Tesamorelin
GHRH analogGHRH analog studied for visceral fat, with daily-dosing guidance.
MOTS-c
Mitochondrial peptideMitochondrial peptide studied for metabolic and exercise research.
CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin
GHRH / GHRP stackGHRH-analog and GH-secretagogue stack, studied for growth-hormone release.
GHK-Cu
Copper peptideCopper peptide studied for skin, hair, and wound-healing research.
Sermorelin
GHRH analogGHRH analog studied for stimulating the body's own growth-hormone release.
KPV
Anti-inflammatory peptidealpha-MSH tripeptide fragment studied for anti-inflammatory and gut-healing effects.
PT-141
Melanocortin agonistMelanocortin agonist, FDA-approved as Vyleesi for low sexual desire in women.
AOD-9604
hGH fragmentGrowth-hormone fragment marketed for fat loss, with disappointing human trial data.
Semax
Nootropic peptideACTH-fragment nootropic registered in Russia, studied for neuroprotection.
Selank
Anxiolytic peptideTuftsin-analog anxiolytic registered in Russia, studied for anxiety.
TB-500
Healing peptideThymosin beta-4 fragment used for recovery, with little human evidence.
SS-31
Mitochondrial peptideMitochondria-targeting peptide (elamipretide), recently approved for a rare disease.
SLU-PP-332
Exercise mimeticPreclinical small-molecule exercise mimetic studied in mice, not a peptide.
Cagrilintide
Amylin analogLong-acting amylin analog studied for weight, alone and as CagriSema with semaglutide.
Orforglipron
Oral GLP-1 agonistOral non-peptide GLP-1 pill with large Phase 3 obesity and diabetes trial data.
Survodutide
GLP-1 / GlucagonInvestigational GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist studied for weight and fatty liver (MASH).
Mazdutide
GLP-1 / GlucagonGLP-1/glucagon dual agonist with Chinese Phase 3 obesity data, not FDA-approved.
Tesofensine
Appetite suppressantInvestigational non-peptide triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor studied for weight.
MK-677 (Ibutamoren)
Oral GH secretagogueOral non-peptide ghrelin-receptor agonist that raises GH and IGF-1. Not FDA-approved.
CJC-1295
GHRH analogGHRH analog on its own, covering the with-DAC vs without-DAC (mod GRF 1-29) split.
Hexarelin
GH secretagogue / GHRPSynthetic GHRP that potently releases GH, with real 1990s-2000s human pharmacology data.
IGF-1 LR3
IGF-1 analogLong-acting IGF-1 analog sold as a research chemical, with no human trials.
Thymosin Alpha-1
Immune peptideImmune-modulating peptide (Zadaxin) marketed abroad for hepatitis, not FDA-approved.
Cerebrolysin
Brain peptide mixturePorcine brain-derived peptide mix used abroad for stroke and dementia, mixed evidence.
Dihexa
Nootropic peptidomimeticAngiotensin IV analog studied for memory in rodents only, with no human trials.
Epitalon
Longevity tetrapeptideKhavinson tetrapeptide (AEDG) promoted for telomerase and longevity on preclinical data.
Pinealon
Bioregulator tripeptideKhavinson tripeptide (EDR) studied for neuroprotection in Russian preclinical work.
DSIP
Sleep-related peptideDelta sleep-inducing peptide with old, limited data and a debated sleep role.
NAD+
CoenzymeInjectable coenzyme marketed for energy and anti-aging, with limited human evidence.
5-Amino-1MQ
NNMT inhibitorExperimental NNMT inhibitor studied for metabolism in mice, not a peptide, no human trials.
Melanotan-1
Alpha-MSH analogAfamelanotide: an approved EPP implant, distinct from gray-market tanning use.
Melanotan II
Melanocortin agonistUnapproved non-selective melanocortin agonist sold for tanning, with documented risks.
VIP
Neuropeptide / vasodilatorVasoactive intestinal peptide (aviptadil), mixed clinical data and fringe intranasal use.

Compare compounds

Side-by-side, sourced and hedged
Retatrutide vs Tirzepatide
Triple agonist vs dual agonist, and investigational vs FDA-approved.
Tirzepatide vs Semaglutide
Two approved incretins: receptor targets, dosing, and the head-to-head trial.
BPC-157 vs TB-500
Two recovery peptides with limited human evidence and no approval.
Tesamorelin vs Sermorelin
Two GHRH analogs with very different approval histories.
Sermorelin vs Ipamorelin
GHRH analog vs selective GH secretagogue, by mechanism and evidence.
Tesamorelin vs Ipamorelin
Approved GHRH analog vs research-only secretagogue.
Selank vs Semax
Two Russian intranasal peptides: anxiety vs cognition.
Mounjaro vs Ozempic
Tirzepatide vs semaglutide, both approved for type 2 diabetes.
Zepbound vs Wegovy
Tirzepatide vs semaglutide, both approved for chronic weight management.
Mounjaro vs Zepbound
Same molecule (tirzepatide), two brands with different approved uses.
Ozempic vs Wegovy
Same molecule (semaglutide), two brands with different approved uses and max doses.
Retatrutide vs Semaglutide
Investigational triple agonist vs FDA-approved GLP-1 agonist.
BPC-157 vs GHK-Cu
Synthetic repair peptide vs copper tripeptide, both without FDA approval.
Orforglipron vs Semaglutide
Oral GLP-1 pill vs injectable GLP-1 peptide, and their differing approval status.
Orforglipron vs Tirzepatide
Oral GLP-1-only pill vs injectable GLP-1/GIP peptide, and their differing approval status.
MK-677 (Ibutamoren) vs CJC-1295
Oral ghrelin-receptor agonist vs injectable GHRH analog, both raising GH with limited evidence.
Cagrilintide vs Retatrutide
Amylin analog vs triple agonist, both investigational and once-weekly.
Cagrilintide vs Semaglutide
Investigational amylin analog vs approved GLP-1, and why they are combined as CagriSema.
Melanotan-1 vs Melanotan II
Two different molecules: one MC1R-selective and approved for EPP, one non-selective and unapproved.
Survodutide vs Retatrutide
GLP-1/glucagon dual vs GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple, both investigational.
Mazdutide vs Retatrutide
GLP-1/glucagon dual (China-developed) vs GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple.
Mazdutide vs Survodutide
Two GLP-1/glucagon duals differing in program and dosing, not class.
Orforglipron vs Retatrutide
Oral GLP-1 pill vs injectable triple agonist, at very different regulatory stages.
Survodutide vs Tirzepatide
GLP-1/glucagon dual vs GLP-1/GIP dual, and investigational vs FDA-approved.
Mazdutide vs Tirzepatide
GLP-1/glucagon dual vs GLP-1/GIP dual, and China-approved vs FDA-approved.
Cagrilintide vs Tirzepatide
Amylin analog vs GLP-1/GIP incretin, and investigational vs FDA-approved.
CJC-1295 vs Sermorelin
Two GHRH analogs: short-acting sermorelin vs longer-acting CJC-1295.
Hexarelin vs CJC-1295
A ghrelin-receptor GHRP vs a GHRH analog, by receptor and evidence.
MK-677 vs Sermorelin
Oral non-peptide secretagogue vs injectable GHRH analog peptide.
PT-141 vs Melanotan II
Two melanocortin agonists: approved PT-141 vs unapproved Melanotan II.
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