Research

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This page indexes every compound and blend catalogued on Retapedia together with the function each is researched for and its verdict under World Anti-Doping Agency rules. It repeats the list of peptides and the peptide stacks from the main page, with one difference: each compound name points at the vendor listing for that compound rather than at its article. The Article column keeps the encyclopedia entry one click away.

30 of 30 catalogued compounds currently have a listing. A compound with none renders as plain text.

Compounds

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Compound⇵ Function⇵ Verdict⇵ Article⇵
NAD+ Boosts cellular energy production and DNA repair. Activates longevity enzymes. Early studies on metabolism and mitochondrial function show mixed results. Cellular benefits proven, human longevity unproven. Natty Read
Ozempic Reduces appetite and slows digestion for 15-21% weight loss. Improves blood sugar control. Lowers heart attack and stroke risk by 20%. Natty Read
Tirzepatide Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist for weight loss of up to about 21% and better blood sugar control. First drug approved for obstructive sleep apnea. GI side effects common. Natty Read
HCG Mimics luteinizing hormone to make the testes produce testosterone and to trigger final egg maturation and ovulation. FDA-approved for fertility and hypogonadism. Not effective for weight loss. Not natty Read
Retatrutide Triple agonist that curbs appetite and raises energy expenditure for 24% weight loss. Improves blood sugar, lowers blood pressure, and normalizes liver fat. Investigational; not FDA-approved. Not natty Read
Glutathione The body's master intracellular antioxidant. Scavenges free radicals and supports liver phase-II detoxification. Regenerates vitamins C and E. Used for liver health, skin brightening, and anti-aging. Natty Read
Tesamorelin Stimulates growth hormone release, lowering visceral abdominal fat and triglycerides. FDA-approved for HIV-associated lipodystrophy. Daily subcutaneous injection; fat reaccumulates when stopped. Not natty Read
Ipamorelin Selectively triggers growth hormone release without raising cortisol or prolactin. Human efficacy unproven: a Phase 2 trial failed and body-composition benefits remain preclinical. Subcutaneous injection. Not natty Read
BPC-157 Speeds healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles, and gut lining. Promotes new blood vessel growth and reduces inflammation. Evidence is almost entirely from animal studies. Not natty Read
KPV Anti-inflammatory tripeptide from alpha-MSH. Dampens NF-κB inflammatory signaling and lowers pro-inflammatory cytokines in cell and animal studies. Researched for gut and skin inflammation and wound healing. Not natty Read
Semax Synthetic ACTH(4-10) analogue used in Russia as a nootropic and neuroprotectant. Reported to raise BDNF without corticosteroid effects. Evidence is mostly preclinical; no FDA or EMA approval. Not natty Read
MOTS-c Mitochondrial-derived peptide that activates AMPK to improve insulin sensitivity and reproduce exercise-like metabolic adaptations in preclinical models. Investigational and WADA-banned; no approved human use. Not natty Read
Selank Synthetic tuftsin analogue used as an anxiolytic nootropic. Reported to act on GABA and monoamine signalling without sedation or dependence. Registered as a medicine in Russia only. Not natty Read
TB-500 Speeds wound healing, muscle and tendon recovery. Reduces inflammation, improves joint mobility, minimizes scar tissue formation. Not natty Read
CJC-1295 Raises growth hormone 2-10 fold and IGF-1 for over a week per injection. Weekly subcutaneous dosing. Investigational only; cardiovascular risks and product-quality concerns. Not natty Read
Cagrilintide Long-acting amylin analogue that signals fullness and reduces body weight. Given as a once-weekly subcutaneous injection. Investigational for obesity and type 2 diabetes, alone or with semaglutide. Not natty Read
Kisspeptin Signals the hypothalamus to release GnRH. This drives pituitary secretion of LH and FSH, the hormones behind reproductive maturation and egg and sperm production. Studied in puberty research. Not natty Read
Cerebrolysin Used as a therapy after stroke, traumatic brain injury, and in dementia. Pig brain-derived peptide mixture that can include neurotrophic factors. Given by intramuscular injection or intravenous infusion. Not natty Read
MK-677 Oral ghrelin receptor agonist that raises growth hormone and IGF-1. Increases lean mass, bone density, and deep sleep. Causes insulin resistance and elevated blood sugar. Not natty Read
SS-31 Binds cardiolipin in mitochondria, proposed to stabilize energy production and reduce oxidative stress. Has accelerated FDA approval to improve muscle strength in Barth syndrome. Investigational for other uses. Not natty Read
Copper peptide GHK-Cu Copper-binding tripeptide that supports skin regeneration, collagen synthesis, wound healing, and hair growth, with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity. Used topically in cosmetics; deeper effects remain investigational. Not natty Read
Melanotan II Stimulates melanin production to darken skin and facilitate tanning. May also increase arousal and reduce appetite. Unapproved for human use; linked to nausea and mole changes. Not natty Read
Epithalon Marketed as an anti-aging peptide. In preclinical studies it boosts telomerase activity, supports the body's own melatonin production, and shows antioxidant effects. Human evidence is minimal. Not natty Read
5-Amino-1MQ Oral small-molecule NNMT inhibitor that raises NAD+ and S-adenosyl methionine to boost fat-cell energy expenditure. Studied only in rodents for fat loss; no human trials exist. Not natty Read
AOD-9604 Growth hormone fragment designed to promote fat breakdown without effects on growth, blood sugar, or IGF-1. A 24-week obesity trial found no significant weight loss over placebo. Not natty Read
IGF-1 LR3 Long-acting IGF-1 analog studied preclinically for muscle growth and tissue repair. No peer-reviewed human evidence of benefit. Risks include hypoglycemia, joint pain, unproven cancer concerns. Not natty Read
Bremelanotide FDA-approved (as Vyleesi) for low libido in premenopausal women. Activates central melanocortin receptors to drive arousal. Shows preclinical promise for erectile dysfunction. Given by subcutaneous injection. Natty Read
Delta-sleep-inducing peptide A neuropeptide named for inducing delta EEG sleep activity in animals, though its own link to human sleep is weak and poorly characterized. Shows preclinical antiepileptic activity. Not natty Read
GHRP-6 Stimulates the pituitary to release growth hormone by mimicking ghrelin at its receptor. Also increases appetite. May slightly raise cortisol and prolactin. Given by subcutaneous injection. Not natty Read
Afamelanotide Raises skin melanin by activating MC1 receptors. Approved to prevent phototoxic pain in erythropoietic protoporphyria, a rare genetic light sensitivity. Given as a subcutaneous implant. Natty Read

Stacks

A stack is a fixed combination of two or more peptides sold in a single vial. A stack inherits the strictest verdict among its components: one compound marked "not natty" marks the whole vial.

Stack⇵ Function⇵ Verdict⇵ Contains⇵
Wolverine BPC-157 and TB-500 in one vial. Studied for angiogenesis, endothelial repair, and actin cytoskeletal remodeling in musculoskeletal recovery research. Not natty BPC-157 + TB-500
GLOW Adds GHK-Cu to the Wolverine pair. Studied for extracellular matrix remodeling and angiogenesis signaling. Common in dermal repair research. Not natty Copper peptide GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500
KLOW GLOW plus KPV. Studied for tissue repair signaling, inflammatory cytokine regulation, and extracellular matrix remodeling. Not natty KPV + Copper peptide GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500

Notes

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