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The Peptide Research Library

Sixty-oneresearch peptide and GLP-1 reference cards — mechanism of action, the current FDA/regulatory status, and the state of the evidence. This is an educational reference, not a menu: most compounds here are not FDA-approved and are not offered for sale. Questions about what's legitimate are a conversation for a clinician.

Every protocol should be reviewed with a True Heal medical professional before starting.
61 of 61 compounds
MetabolicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

5-Amino-1MQ

Body recomp via NNMT inhibition
Researched For
Fat loss, Metabolic flexibility, Insulin sensitivity
Mechanism. Inhibits NNMT, shifts methyl/NAD metabolism
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
MetabolicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

AOD-9604

Fat mobilization support
Researched For
Fat mobilization, Gentle cut support, No hyperglycemia
Mechanism. Lipolysis signaling via GH fragment
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Healing & Tissue RepairResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

ARA-290

Neuropathic pain & nerve healing
Researched For
Neuropathic pain reduction, Nerve injury recovery, Improved sleep
Mechanism. Innate repair receptor agonist, tissue-protective signaling
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Cognitive & NootropicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Adamax

High-potency Semax analog
Researched For
Cognitive drive, Extended focus (10-20h), Neuroplasticity
Mechanism. Adamantyl-modified neurotrophic peptide, 3-4x Semax potency, BDNF/TrkB upregulation, dopamine optimization
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Healing & Tissue RepairResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

BPC-157

Body protection compound
Researched For
Systemic healing, Gut barrier support, Tissue regeneration
Mechanism. Angiogenesis, NO signaling, fibroblast migration
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Growth Hormone AxisResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

CJC-1295 (DAC)

Extended GHRH analog for pulsatile GH
Researched For
Pulsatile GH restoration, Body recomposition, Deep sleep improvement
Mechanism. GHRH receptor agonist with albumin-binding DAC tail, 5-8 day half-life, pulsatile GH release
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Healing & Tissue RepairResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Cartalax

Cartilage & joint support
Researched For
Joint comfort, Cartilage symptoms, Reduced stiffness
Mechanism. Gene-expression normalization in chondrocytes
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Cognitive & NootropicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Cerebrolysin

Porcine neuropeptide mixture for neurorecovery
Researched For
Stroke recovery, Dementia, Traumatic brain injury
Mechanism. Mixture of neuropeptides/amino acids proposed to exert neurotrophic and neuroprotective effects.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Cognitive & NootropicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Cortexin

Cortex-derived polypeptide, non-U.S. neurology
Researched For
Neuroprotection, Stroke/TBI recovery, Cognitive disorders
Mechanism. A heterogeneous peptide mixture proposed to modulate neurotrophic and neurotransmitter pathways.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Cognitive & NootropicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

DSIP

Sleep onset & circadian support
Researched For
Faster sleep onset, Fewer awakenings, Improved sleep continuity
Mechanism. Modulates sleep-arousal networks via hypothalamic signaling
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Cognitive & NootropicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Dihexa

HGF/c-Met synaptogenesis research
Researched For
Neuroplasticity, Memory models, Neurodegeneration research
Mechanism. Enhances HGF/c-Met signaling in preclinical models and has been associated with synapse formation.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Anti-AgingResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Epitalon

Circadian & longevity support
Researched For
Sleep quality, Circadian regularity, Stress resilience
Mechanism. Telomere/clock-gene regulation, melatonin modulation
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Cognitive & NootropicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

FGL Peptide

NCAM-derived FGFR signaling peptide
Researched For
FGFR signaling, Memory research, Neuroprotection
Mechanism. Derived from neural cell adhesion molecule and designed to interact with fibroblast growth factor receptor signaling.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Anti-AgingResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

FOXO4-DRI

Senolytic peptide disrupting FOXO4-p53
Researched For
Senescence, Senolytic research, Aging biology
Mechanism. In preclinical models, disrupts FOXO4-p53 binding and can trigger apoptosis selectively in senescent cells.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Growth Hormone AxisResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Follistatin-344

Activin- and myostatin-binding glycoprotein
Researched For
Myostatin signaling, Muscle growth, Activin biology
Mechanism. Binds activins and myostatin, reducing signaling through TGF-beta superfamily pathways.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Anti-AgingResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

GDF-11

TGF-beta family factor in aging biology
Researched For
Aging biology, Muscle/cardiovascular research, Stem-cell signaling
Mechanism. Signals through activin type II receptors and SMAD pathways.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
CosmeticCosmetic

GHK-Cu

Collagen synthesis & skin remodeling
Researched For
Skin remodeling, Scar quality, Hair support
Mechanism. Up-regulates collagen/elastin, down-modulates MMPs
Sold as a topical cosmetic — not a drug, and not for injection.
Growth Hormone AxisResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

GHRP-2

Ghrelin-receptor GH secretagogue
Researched For
GH secretion, Appetite, Endocrine physiology
Mechanism. Activates GHS-R1a, increasing GH release and potentially cortisol, prolactin and appetite.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Growth Hormone AxisResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

GHRP-6

GH release with strong appetite drive
Researched For
GH secretion, Appetite, Recovery research
Mechanism. Activates GHS-R1a and stimulates pituitary GH secretion.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Immune ModulatorsCompounded · Rx Only

Glutathione (GSH)

Master antioxidant & detox substrate
Researched For
Oxidative stress protection, Detoxification support, Mitochondrial function
Mechanism. Tripeptide redox buffer, NADPH-dependent recycling, phase 2 detoxification conjugation
Available only as a physician-prescribed compounded preparation from a licensed pharmacy.
Growth Hormone AxisResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Hexarelin

Potent GH secretagogue that desensitizes fast
Researched For
GH release, Cardiac research, Body-composition research
Mechanism. Activates GHS-R1a and has been investigated for additional cardiac signaling effects.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Anti-AgingResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Humanin

Mitochondrial-derived cytoprotective peptide
Researched For
Cell survival, Neuroprotection, Mitochondrial stress
Mechanism. Interacts with apoptosis-related proteins and cell-survival signaling including STAT3-related pathways.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Growth Hormone AxisResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

IGF-1 LR3

Myogenic driver for tissue repair
Researched For
Muscle repair, Satellite cell activation, Collagen synthesis
Mechanism. Modified IGF-1 with extended half-life, PI3K-Akt-mTOR activation, satellite cell proliferation
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Growth Hormone AxisResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Ibutamoren (MK-677)

Oral ghrelin agonist for GH and IGF-1
Researched For
GH/IGF-1 physiology, Sarcopenia, Sleep and appetite
Mechanism. Non-peptide GHS-R1a agonist that increases endogenous GH and IGF-1 secretion.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Growth Hormone AxisResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Ipamorelin

Clean GH secretagogue
Researched For
Deeper sleep, Enhanced recovery, Improved training capacity
Mechanism. Selective GHS-R agonist, GH release without prolactin/cortisol
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Healing & Tissue RepairResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

KPV

Anti-inflammatory peptide
Researched For
Mucosal inflammation, IBD symptom support, Post-injury swelling
Mechanism. alpha-MSH fragment, NF-kB down-regulation, mast-cell stabilization
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
HPTA AxisResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Kisspeptin-10

HPG-axis support
Researched For
Libido improvement, LH/FSH elevation, Testicular function
Mechanism. Stimulates GnRH neurons, pulsatile LH/FSH release
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Anti-AgingResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Klotho

Aging-associated FGF23 co-receptor protein
Researched For
Kidney biology, FGF23 signaling, Cognition and aging research
Mechanism. Acts as a co-receptor for FGF23 and has multiple reported effects on ion transport and cellular signaling.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
MetabolicCompounded · Rx Only

L-Carnitine

Fat oxidation & endurance
Researched For
Fat oxidation, Endurance enhancement, Muscle recovery
Mechanism. Carnitine shuttle for fatty acid transport to mitochondria
Available only as a physician-prescribed compounded preparation from a licensed pharmacy.
Immune ModulatorsResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

LL-37

Human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide
Researched For
Innate immunity, Biofilm research, Wound healing
Mechanism. Disrupts microbial membranes and modulates immune, angiogenic and epithelial-repair pathways.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Healing & Tissue RepairResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Larazotide

Oral tight-junction modulator
Researched For
Celiac disease, Intestinal permeability, Tight-junction biology
Mechanism. Derived from zonula occludens toxin sequence; proposed to reduce paracellular permeability by modulating tight-junction signaling.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Healing & Tissue RepairResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

MGF (Mechano Growth Factor)

Local IGF-1 variant in muscle repair
Researched For
Satellite-cell activation, Muscle repair, Exercise adaptation
Mechanism. Locally expressed IGF-1 splice variant associated with satellite-cell activation and tissue remodeling.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
MetabolicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial peptide for metabolic flexibility
Researched For
Fat oxidation, Training tolerance, Metabolic flexibility
Mechanism. AMPK activation, metabolic flexibility enhancement
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
CosmeticFDA-Approved

Melanotan I

MC1R-selective photoprotector (FDA-approved)
Typical Dose
16 mg subcutaneous implant, inserted by a healthcare professional
Cycle Length
Frequency
One implant every 2 months (up to 6 per year)
Benefits
Photoprotection in erythropoietic protoporphyria, Increased pain-free light exposure, Melanocortin and pigmentation biology
Mechanism. Selective MC1R agonist, eumelanin synthesis activation, DNA repair enhancement
CosmeticNot Legal to Sell

Melanotan II

Non-selective melanocortin agonist (unapproved)
Researched For
Melanocortin signaling, Pigmentation, Sexual-function research
Mechanism. Cyclic peptide activating MC1R/MC3R/MC4R/MC5R - tanning, sexual function, appetite suppression
Not legal to sell or administer for these uses. Educational reference only — not offered by True Heal Wellness.
Anti-AgingCompounded · Rx Only

NAD+

Foundational energy substrate
Researched For
Restores cellular energy, Supports DNA repair, Enhances mitochondrial function
Mechanism. Universal cofactor for ATP and sirtuin activity
Available only as a physician-prescribed compounded preparation from a licensed pharmacy.
Cognitive & NootropicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Orexin A

Hypothalamic wakefulness and arousal signal
Researched For
Narcolepsy biology, Wakefulness, Sleep-wake regulation
Mechanism. Activates orexin receptors OX1R/OX2R involved in arousal and energy-balance circuits.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Sexual HealthCompounded · Rx Only

Oxytocin

Obstetric hormone with unapproved wellness uses
Researched For
Labor and postpartum care, Social neuroscience, Sexual-function research
Mechanism. Activates oxytocin receptors in uterus, mammary tissue and central/peripheral neural circuits.
Available only as a physician-prescribed compounded preparation from a licensed pharmacy.
Cognitive & NootropicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

P21

Neuroplasticity enhancer
Researched For
Motor learning, Neuroplasticity, Post-TBI recovery
Mechanism. BDNF upregulation, synaptic plasticity enhancement
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Cognitive & NootropicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

PE-22-28

Spadin analog targeting TREK-1
Researched For
TREK-1 research, Mood models, Neuroplasticity
Mechanism. Designed to inhibit TREK-1 potassium-channel signaling.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Healing & Tissue RepairResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

PEG-MGF

Pegylated MGF analog, experimental only
Researched For
Muscle-repair research, Satellite cells, IGF signaling
Mechanism. Designed to prolong activity of MGF-related signaling through pegylation.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Sexual HealthFDA-Approved

PT-141 (Bremelanotide)

FDA-approved melanocortin agonist (Vyleesi)
Typical Dose
1.75 mg subcutaneously, at least 45 minutes before anticipated sexual activity
Cycle Length
Frequency
No more than one dose in 24 hours; no more than eight doses per month
Benefits
Hypoactive sexual desire disorder, Sexual arousal pathways, Melanocortin signaling
Mechanism. Acts centrally at melanocortin receptors, including MC4R, involved in sexual response.
Anti-AgingResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Pinealon

CNS trophic support
Researched For
Cognitive support, Neuroprotection, Stress resilience
Mechanism. Oligopeptide regulatory effects on brain tissue
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
GLP-1 AgonistsResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Retatrutide

Triple agonist for aggressive fat loss
Researched For
Aggressive fat loss, Energy expenditure, Satiety control
Mechanism. GLP-1 (satiety), GIP (insulinotropic), glucagon (lipolysis) agonist
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
CosmeticCosmetic

SNAP-8

Topical cosmetic octapeptide for expression lines
Researched For
Appearance of expression lines, Topical cosmetic formulations, Skin aging
Mechanism. Designed to interfere with SNARE-complex-related signaling at the cosmetic/topical level, conceptually reducing repetitive contraction signaling.
Sold as a topical cosmetic — not a drug, and not for injection.
Anti-AgingFDA-Approved

SS-31

Mitochondrial function optimizer
Typical Dose
40 mg subcutaneously once daily (FORZINITY, Barth syndrome)
Cycle Length
Frequency
Once daily
Benefits
Barth syndrome muscle strength, Mitochondrial function, Cardiolipin biology
Mechanism. Binds cardiolipin, stabilizes cristae, improves electron transport
Cognitive & NootropicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Selank

Anxiolytic & stress resilience
Researched For
Anxiety reduction, Stress resilience, Improved mood
Mechanism. Tuftsin analog, GABAergic modulation, anti-inflammatory
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
GLP-1 AgonistsFDA-Approved

Semaglutide

GLP-1 for weight loss & CV protection
Typical Dose
Product-specific titration — Wegovy to 2.4 mg weekly, Ozempic to 2 mg weekly, Rybelsus oral daily
Cycle Length
Frequency
Once weekly (injection); once daily (oral semaglutide)
Benefits
Weight loss, Glycemic control, CV risk reduction
Mechanism. GLP-1R agonism with long half-life
Cognitive & NootropicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Semax

Cognitive drive & focus
Researched For
Cognitive drive, Focus enhancement, Post-TBI support
Mechanism. ACTH analog, BDNF up-regulation, dopaminergic modulation
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Growth Hormone AxisCompounded · Rx Only

Sermorelin

Pulsatile GH release
Researched For
Sleep quality, Enhanced recovery, Modest body composition
Mechanism. Pulsatile GH release from pituitary, modest IGF-1 rise
Available only as a physician-prescribed compounded preparation from a licensed pharmacy.
GLP-1 AgonistsResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Survodutide

Investigational glucagon/GLP-1 dual agonist
Researched For
Obesity, MASH/NASH, Metabolic disease
Mechanism. Combines GLP-1 receptor activity with glucagon-receptor signaling intended to reduce appetite and increase energy/liver-fat metabolism.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Healing & Tissue RepairResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

TB-500

Soft-tissue healing accelerator
Researched For
Soft-tissue healing, Post-surgical recovery, Anti-inflammatory
Mechanism. Actin-sequestering, cell migration, angiogenesis
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Growth Hormone AxisFDA-Approved

Tesamorelin

Visceral fat reduction via GH
Typical Dose
1.28 mg subcutaneously once daily (EGRIFTA WR); EGRIFTA SV differs in formulation and dose
Cycle Length
Frequency
Once daily
Benefits
Visceral fat reduction, Improved body composition, Enhanced recovery
Mechanism. Stimulates pituitary GH release, IGF-1 elevation, lipolysis
MetabolicResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Tesofensine

Oral triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor
Researched For
Obesity, Appetite regulation, Energy expenditure
Mechanism. Inhibits norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine reuptake, altering central appetite and reward signaling.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Immune ModulatorsResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Thymalin

Thymic polypeptide for immune aging
Researched For
Immunosenescence, T-cell function, Aging research
Mechanism. Proposed to influence thymic/T-cell maturation and immune signaling.
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Immune ModulatorsResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Thymosin-alpha-1

Immune modulation & post-viral support
Researched For
Infection frequency reduction, Faster viral recovery, Improved energy
Mechanism. Enhances T-cell function, upregulates MHC, re-balances Th1/Th2
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
Immune ModulatorsResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

Thymulin

Zinc-dependent thymic immune signal
Researched For
T-cell maturation, Immune-stress balance, NK cell support
Mechanism. T-cell differentiation, NK cell activity, neuroendocrine stress-immune crosstalk
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
GLP-1 AgonistsFDA-Approved

Tirzepatide

Dual agonist for weight & T2D control
Typical Dose
Product-specific titration from 2.5 mg weekly, to a label maximum of 15 mg weekly
Cycle Length
Frequency
Once weekly
Benefits
Weight loss, Glycemic control, OSA improvement
Mechanism. GLP-1 satiety/gastric delay + GIP insulinotropic effects
Immune ModulatorsResearch Only · Not FDA-Approved

VIP

MCAS & dysautonomia support
Researched For
Heat intolerance reduction, Brain fog reduction, HRV improvement
Mechanism. VPAC receptor activation, anti-inflammatory, mast cell modulation
Not FDA-approved. Provided as an educational reference only — not offered or sold by True Heal Wellness.
HPTA AxisCompounded · Rx Only

hCG

LH-mimetic used in fertility care
Researched For
Ovulation induction, Male hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, Fertility care
Mechanism. Mimics LH, stimulates Leydig/theca cells
Available only as a physician-prescribed compounded preparation from a licensed pharmacy.
Growth Hormone AxisNot Legal to Sell

hGH (Somatropin)

Somatropin — approved for GH deficiency
Researched For
Growth hormone deficiency, Pediatric growth disorders, GH replacement
Mechanism. 191-amino-acid pituitary hormone, JAK2/STAT5 signaling, IGF-1 axis activation across all tissues
Not legal to sell or administer for these uses. Educational reference only — not offered by True Heal Wellness.
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