AOD-9604: the fat-metabolism fragment
A fragment of growth hormone studied for targeting fat breakdown — promising in theory, but with limited and mixed human evidence. Here’s the honest picture.
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Evidence Level: Emerging
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TB-500: the tissue-repair peptide
A synthetic fragment of thymosin beta-4 studied for tissue repair, flexibility, and recovery — frequently paired with BPC-157.
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CJC-1295: the long-acting GHRH analog
A modified GHRH analog studied for sustained growth hormone and IGF-1 elevation, frequently paired with ipamorelin.
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Ipamorelin: the selective GH secretagogue
A selective growth hormone secretagogue studied for stimulating GH release with minimal effect on cortisol, prolactin, or appetite.
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Sermorelin: the GHRH analog
A growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) analog studied for stimulating the body’s own growth hormone production in a natural, pulsatile pattern.
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Selank: the anxiolytic peptide
A synthetic peptide studied (largely in Russia) for anxiety, stress resilience, and cognitive support.
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Semax: the nootropic peptide
A synthetic peptide studied (largely in Russia) for cognition, focus, and neuroprotection.
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KPV: the anti-inflammatory tripeptide
A three-amino-acid fragment of alpha-MSH studied for calming inflammation in the gut and skin — here’s what the research shows, and what it doesn’t.