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The Peptide Research Library

Thirty-sixresearch 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.
36 of 36 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

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.
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.
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.
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

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

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.
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.
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
0.1-0.25mg
Cycle Length
4 weeks loading, then maintenance
Frequency
Daily (loading) -> 1-2x/week
Benefits
UV-independent tanning, Photoprotection, DNA repair support
Mechanism. Selective MC1R agonist, eumelanin synthesis activation, DNA repair enhancement
Stacks with: GHK-Cu
CosmeticNot Legal to Sell

Melanotan II

Non-selective melanocortin agonist (unapproved)
Researched For
Tanning without UV, Sexual function, Appetite reduction
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

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.
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.
Anti-AgingFDA-Approved

SS-31

Mitochondrial function optimizer
Typical Dose
5-20mg
Cycle Length
4-8 weeks
Frequency
3-5x / Week
Benefits
Reduces fatigue, Improves HRV, Lowers post-exertional malaise
Mechanism. Binds cardiolipin, stabilizes cristae, improves electron transport
Stacks with: NAD+, MOTS-c
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
0.25-2.4mg
Cycle Length
16-24 weeks
Frequency
q2d - Weekly
Benefits
Weight loss, Glycemic control, CV risk reduction
Mechanism. GLP-1R agonism with long half-life
Stacks with: NAD+
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.
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
1-2mg
Cycle Length
12-16 weeks
Frequency
3-5x / week (pre-bed)
Benefits
Visceral fat reduction, Improved body composition, Enhanced recovery
Mechanism. Stimulates pituitary GH release, IGF-1 elevation, lipolysis
Stacks with: Ipamorelin, AOD-9604, Reta
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
2.5-15mg weekly
Cycle Length
16-24 weeks
Frequency
q2d - Weekly
Benefits
Weight loss, Glycemic control, OSA improvement
Mechanism. GLP-1 satiety/gastric delay + GIP insulinotropic effects
Stacks with: Tesamorelin, NAD+
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

Testicular maintenance & fertility
Researched For
Testicular volume maintenance, Libido, Semen quality
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)

Master anabolic hormone
Researched For
Body recomposition, Cellular regeneration, Deep sleep, Skin & bone health
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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Medical disclaimer. This library is for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Many compounds listed are research peptides that are not FDA-approved, may lack published human clinical trials, and are not offered, sold, or administered by True Heal Wellness; they are included strictly as reference. Nothing here is a diagnosis, prescription, offer of sale, or treatment recommendation. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new protocol, supplement, or medication. If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911.