Compound Library
Every compound uses the same template: what it is, how it works, what the research shows, known risks, regulatory status and linked sources.
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Small molecule (not a peptide)
5-Amino-1MQ
A lab chemical that blocks the enzyme NNMT. It cut fat gain in obese mice but has never been tested in people.
FDA approved prescription peptide
Abaloparatide
FDA approved bone building peptide (Tymlos) for osteoporosis in women and men at high fracture risk.
Peptide
Adamax
Its name suggests a relative of semax. We found no published studies of any kind, in animals or people.
Peptide
Adipotide
An experimental peptide that kills fat tissue's blood supply. It worked in monkeys but harmed kidney function.
Peptide (copper complex)
AHK-Cu
Copper peptide promoted for hair and skin. The evidence is one lab study; no human trials found.
Nucleoside compound (not a peptide)
AICAR
Called an exercise pill after mouse studies. Its big heart surgery trial failed, and WADA bans it.
Investigational peptide drug
Amycretin
Novo Nordisk's experimental GLP-1 plus amylin drug, as a shot and a pill. Large early weight loss, phase 3 now.
Ghrelin mimicking drug (approved in Japan)
Anamorelin
Ghrelin mimicking pill approved in Japan for cancer wasting. Not FDA approved; refused in Europe.
Peptide
AOD-9604
A growth hormone fragment once tested as a weight loss pill. Its largest trial failed to beat placebo.
Peptide (investigational)
ARA-290
An 11 amino acid peptide copied from EPO. Small nerve trials showed nerve regrowth signs but unclear pain relief.
Peptide (cosmetic ingredient)
Argireline
Wrinkle cream peptide pitched as a topical Botox. Two small, short studies found modest results.
Peptide
Bioglutide (NA-931)
An experimental weight loss pill from Biomed Industries. All human results so far come only from the company.
Peptide
BPC-157
The most hyped healing peptide online. Hundreds of animal studies, almost no human evidence.
Peptide
Brenipatide
Eli Lilly's experimental GIP and GLP-1 shot, aimed at alcohol use disorder and depression. No results on benefit yet.
Peptide
Bronchogen
A four amino acid peptide sold for the lungs. Studied in lung cells and rats, never tested in people.
Investigational peptide drug
Cagrilintide
Experimental long acting amylin copy from Novo Nordisk. About 12% weight loss alone; also part of CagriSema.
Investigational peptide combination
CagriSema
Novo Nordisk's amylin plus GLP-1 combo shot. About 20% weight loss in trials; under FDA review, not approved.
Peptide
Cardiogen
A four amino acid peptide sold for the heart. Backed by rat tissue and patent tests, not human trials.
Peptide
Cartalax
A three amino acid peptide sold for joints. Tested only in cells and rats, never in people.
Peptide mixture
Cerebrolysin
A pig brain peptide mix used for stroke abroad. Large trials found no survival benefit; not US approved.
Peptide
Chonluten
A three amino acid peptide sold for the lungs and stomach. Tested in cells and rats only, never in people.
Peptide
CJC-1295 with DAC
A long lasting GHRH copy that raised growth hormone in small 2006 studies. Development stopped after a trial death.
Peptide
CJC-1295 without DAC
A changed copy of the active part of GHRH. FDA found no human or animal studies of this exact form.
Peptide mixture
Cortexin
Calf and pig brain peptide extract used in Russia. Many small trials, few with placebo, and no US approval.
Peptide
Crystagen
A three amino acid peptide sold for immunity. Only one short spleen study and computer models exist.
Peptide drug (FDA approved)
Desmopressin
Lab made cousin of the body's water hormone, approved for diabetes insipidus, bedwetting and some bleeding.
Peptide derived compound
Dihexa
Lab made angiotensin IV relative tested in rats and mice. No human studies, and a key paper was retracted.
Peptide
DSIP
A 1980s sleep peptide. Small old trials found weak effects; FDA advisers voted no on compounding in 2026.
Peptide fusion protein drug (FDA approved)
Dulaglutide
Weekly GLP-1 shot sold as Trulicity for type 2 diabetes and heart risk. Modest weight loss; not a weight drug.
Peptide (bioregulator)
Epitalon
A tiny Russian anti aging peptide studied mostly in mice and cells. FDA found no human safety data.
Peptide drug (FDA approved, brands discontinued)
Exenatide
The first GLP-1 drug, first found in the Gila monster. Small weight loss; brand products discontinued.
Protein
Follistatin
Natural protein that blocks myostatin. Grows muscle in animals; never tested in people as the injected protein.
Peptide
FOXO4-DRI
A lab made senolytic peptide that clears worn out cells in mice. It has never been tested in people.
Peptide (copper complex)
GHK-Cu
Copper peptide with small cosmetic cream studies. A wound gel failed a big trial. Injections untested.
Peptide
GHRP-2
Peptide that triggers a growth hormone burst and raises hunger. A diagnostic test in Japan, not approved in the U.S.
Peptide
GHRP-6
Early six amino acid peptide that triggers growth hormone release. Used in small diagnostic studies, never approved.
Tripeptide
Glutathione
A natural antioxidant sold as pills and IV drips for lighter skin and detox. IV use is not supported by evidence.
Peptide hormone (past FDA approvals, now discontinued)
Gonadorelin
Lab made copy of the brain hormone GnRH. Once FDA approved, now discontinued, and pushed to testosterone users.
Prescription hormone
HCG
Pregnancy hormone approved as a prescription fertility and testosterone drug. Proven useless for weight loss.
Peptide
Hexarelin
A strong growth hormone releasing peptide from small 1990s studies. It raised stress hormones and cut deep sleep.
Protein hormone
HGH
FDA approved prescription hormone for specific growth disorders. Distributing it for other uses is a federal crime.
Prescription hormone
HMG
Prescription fertility hormone mix (FSH plus LH) used in IVF to grow eggs. Approved in the U.S. as Menopur.
Peptide
Humanin
A natural mitochondrial peptide. It helped worms and mice in studies but has never been given to people in a trial.
Protein analogue
IGF-1 DES
Shortened IGF-1 that escapes the body's natural brakes in lab tests. No human studies. Banned in sport.
Protein analogue
IGF-1 LR3
Lab altered IGF-1 that escapes the body's binding proteins. Studied in cells and animals, never tested in people.
Peptide
Ipamorelin
A Novo Nordisk growth hormone peptide that failed a bowel surgery trial. Never approved; FDA lists safety concerns.
Peptide
Kisspeptin-10
Brain signal peptide that triggers LH release. Small human lab studies only, and no approved product.
Peptide
KPV
A three amino acid fragment of a natural hormone. Promising in mice, never tested in people.
Nutrient compound (not a peptide)
L-Carnitine (injection)
An approved drug for carnitine deficiency, also sold as a fat loss shot. Weight loss in trials was about 1 kg.
Investigational peptide (development stalled)
Larazotide
A gut barrier pill tested in celiac disease. It did not tighten the gut in trials, and phase 3 was stopped.
Cosmetic injectable (not a peptide)
Lemon Bottle
A viral fat dissolving injectable. Never studied, and regulators in several countries warn against it.
Compounded nutrient mix (not a peptide)
Lipotropic injections (Lipo-C)
Vitamin and nutrient shots sold for weight loss. No published trial has tested the shots for any of their claims.
Peptide drug (FDA approved)
Liraglutide
Older daily GLP-1 shot sold as Victoza and Saxenda. Modest weight loss, now available as FDA approved generics.
Peptide
Livagen
A four amino acid peptide sold for the liver. Studied in rats and in cells in dishes, never in patients.
Peptide (natural human antimicrobial)
LL-37
Your body's own germ fighting peptide. Wound trials were mixed, and no study has tested it as an injection.
Diagnostic drug (FDA approved)
Macimorelin
FDA approved oral drink used once to test adults for growth hormone deficiency. Not a treatment.
Peptide (cosmetic ingredient)
Matrixyl
Collagen signal peptide used in wrinkle creams. A 93 woman trial found modest gains over 12 weeks.
Peptide drug (approved in China)
Mazdutide
Glucagon and GLP-1 shot approved in China in 2025 for weight and diabetes. About 14% weight loss. Not FDA approved.
Peptide (approved drug)
Melanotan 1 (Afamelanotide)
Approved as the Scenesse implant for a rare disease that makes light painful. Online MT-1 vials are not it.
Peptide
Melanotan 2
Unapproved tanning peptide linked in case reports to mole changes, melanoma and priapism.
Peptide
MGF
A muscle repair signal from the IGF-1 gene. Lab and animal data only; FDA has no human data on PEG-MGF.
Small molecule (not a peptide)
MK-677
Oral ghrelin mimic that raises growth hormone and lean mass but not strength. FDA flags a heart failure signal.
Peptide
MOTS-c
A peptide made from mitochondrial genes that helped mouse metabolism. FDA found no human studies at all.
Coenzyme (not a peptide)
NAD+
A molecule cells use for energy. Drips and shots lack outcome trials, and pills that raise it mostly failed in trials.
Supplement (not a peptide)
NMN
NAD+ building block sold as a supplement. It raises NAD+ in people, but health benefits are small and mixed.
Dipeptide derived compound
Noopept
Russian prescription nootropic. Small trials without placebo, and FDA says it is not a legal US supplement.
Small molecule drug (FDA approved, not a peptide)
Orforglipron
Lilly's daily GLP-1 pill for weight loss, sold as Foundayo. A small molecule, not a peptide. FDA approved 2026.
Peptide
Ovagen
A three amino acid peptide sold for liver and gut. Its published studies are mostly rat kidney work.
Peptide hormone
Oxytocin
Approved labor drug (Pitocin). The "love hormone" nasal spray claims have not held up in larger trials.
Peptide
P21
Small CNTF based peptide from one lab. Helped Alzheimer model mice, but never tested in people.
Peptide
Pancragen
A four amino acid peptide sold for the pancreas. Rat and monkey data and one small human diabetes study.
Peptide
PE 22-28
A short spadin peptide that lifted depression like behavior in mice. Never tested in people.
Investigational peptide drug
Pemvidutide
Experimental weekly GLP-1 and glucagon shot. Big drops in liver fat and real weight loss in trials. Not approved.
Unverified peptide product
Pentadeca Arginate (PDA)
Its name suggests a form of BPC-157. We found no published study of PDA in cells, animals or people.
Tripeptide
Pinealon
A three amino acid Khavinson bioregulator. Cell and rat studies plus tiny uncontrolled human reports.
Peptide
PNC-27
Experimental anticancer peptide tested only in lab dishes and mice. FDA warned against it in 2017.
Peptide drug (FDA approved, now discontinued)
Pramlintide
Amylin copy once sold as Symlin to add to mealtime insulin. Modest weight loss in trials. Now discontinued.
Peptide
Prostamax
A four amino acid peptide sold for the prostate. Studied only in cells in a dish, never in people.
Peptide (FDA approved drug)
PT-141
The FDA approved drug Vyleesi for low sexual desire in some women. Online vials are not the approved product.
Experimental peptide
PTD-DBM
Experimental peptide that helped hair regrow in mice by releasing a growth signal. Never tested in people.
Investigational peptide drug
Retatrutide
Experimental triple hormone drug from Lilly with big phase 3 weight loss. Not approved yet.
Peptide
Selank
A Russian peptide sold for calm and focus. A few small Russian trials; not approved in the US.
Peptide drug (FDA approved)
Semaglutide
FDA approved GLP-1 drug sold as Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus, backed by large trials.
Peptide
Semax
A Russian nasal peptide sold as a focus booster. Small, weak human studies; not approved in the US.
Peptide
Sermorelin
Once FDA approved as Geref for children's growth. The maker stopped selling it; FDA found it was not for safety.
Peptide drug (FDA approved)
Setmelanotide
MC4R drug sold as Imcivree. Big weight loss in rare genetic and brain injury obesity, untested for common obesity.
Small molecule (not a peptide)
SLU-PP-332
Called exercise in a pill. It boosted endurance and fat burning in mice but has never been given to people.
Peptide (cosmetic ingredient)
Snap-8
Cosmetic wrinkle peptide sold as a gentler Botox. Only two small human studies, both mixed formulas.
Peptide (FDA approved drug)
SS-31 (elamipretide)
A mitochondria targeting peptide approved in 2025 as Forzinity for Barth syndrome only. Not proven for aging.
Investigational peptide drug
Survodutide
Experimental glucagon and GLP-1 shot from Boehringer Ingelheim. Strong liver fat results, but many quit. Not approved.
Peptide
TB-500
A seven amino acid fragment sold as a healing peptide. FDA found no human studies of it at all.
FDA approved prescription peptide
Teduglutide
FDA approved GLP-2 drug (Gattex) that helps people with short bowel syndrome need less IV feeding.
Prescription peptide hormone
Teriparatide
FDA approved bone building drug for osteoporosis. Its rat bone cancer boxed warning was removed in 2020.
Peptide (FDA approved drug)
Tesamorelin
FDA approved as Egrifta to cut belly fat in adults with HIV lipodystrophy. Not approved for weight loss.
Small molecule drug (not a peptide)
Tesofensine
A pill that boosts three brain chemicals. Trials showed weight loss, plus a faster heart rate and poor sleep.
Peptide
Testagen
A four amino acid peptide sold for the testes. Only chicken thyroid and lab studies exist, none on testes or people.
Peptide extract
Thymalin
Russian calf thymus extract sold as an immune bioregulator. Nearly all human data come from its developers.
Peptide
Thymogen
A two amino acid immune drug registered in Russia. US cancer trials of the same molecule found no benefit.
Peptide (approved abroad, not in the US)
Thymosin Alpha-1
Immune peptide approved abroad, not in the US. Large sepsis and pancreatitis trials found no benefit.
Natural protein (investigational drug)
Thymosin Beta 4
The full natural protein behind TB-500. Eye drop and wound trials in people mostly missed their main goals.
Natural thymus peptide
Thymulin
Zinc dependent thymus hormone sold for hair. Hair data come only from scalp follicles in a lab dish.
Peptide drug (FDA approved)
Tirzepatide
FDA approved GIP and GLP-1 drug sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound, backed by large trials.
Peptide drug (FDA approved)
Triptorelin
FDA approved GnRH drug for prostate cancer and early puberty. It shuts testosterone down, not up.
Peptide
Vesugen
A three amino acid peptide sold for blood vessels and aging. Small Russian human studies, none placebo controlled.
Peptide
Vilon
A two amino acid peptide sold for immunity and aging. Mostly rodent and cell work, plus tiny Russian human reports.
Peptide (natural hormone)
VIP
A natural 28 amino acid hormone. Its drug form failed a large COVID-19 trial and is not approved in the US.
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