Substances
Sorted alphabetically. Order does not imply a recommendation.
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- 5-amino-1MQActs on metabolismA small molecule, not a peptide, that blocks a metabolism enzyme (NNMT). There are three scientific papers and no study in people.
- AICARActs on metabolismA small molecule, not a peptide, that switches on an enzyme controlling energy in cells (AMPK). Mostly a lab tool. No such medicine exists.
- AOD-9604PeptideA changed fragment of human growth hormone, developed as an obesity drug. No such medicine exists, and there are no studies with random groups.
- BPC-157Full descriptionPeptideA synthetic peptide popular for injuries. Only three studies in people exist, 30 people in total, none with a comparison group. No such medicine exists.
- CagrilintideMimics a fullness hormoneA substance that mimics amylin, a fullness hormone. Still being studied, alone and with semaglutide. Not approved in the EU or US.
- CardarineActs on fat and energy useA substance that affects how the body uses fat (GW501516). Work on it as a medicine was stopped. No such medicine exists.
- CJC-1295Growth hormone signalA synthetic substance that raises growth hormone. Sold with or without DAC, an add-on that makes it last longer.
- DSIPPeptideA peptide described in the 1970s and named for its effect on sleep in animals. No such medicine exists.
- EpitalonPeptideA synthetic peptide based on a pineal gland extract. No studies with random groups and no approved medicine in the EU or US.
- GHK-CuPeptideA short peptide carrying copper, used in skin care. No injectable medicine in the EU or US.
- GHRP-2Raises growth hormoneA peptide that raises growth hormone. Japan uses it to test for a shortage of that hormone. Not approved in the EU or US.
- GHRP-6Raises growth hormoneA peptide that raises growth hormone. Not approved in the EU or US.
- GlutathioneNutrientAn antioxidant the body makes, sold as a supplement and offered as an injection to lighten skin. Injectable medicines exist in Italy. In the US it appears only in an eye rinse.
- hCGHormoneA pregnancy hormone and prescription fertility medicine. The US label says plainly that it has not been shown to work for obesity. Approval covers only these medicines.
- IGF-1 LR3HormoneA long-acting synthetic form of the hormone IGF-1. No studies with random groups. The approved IGF-1 medicine (Increlex) is a different product.
- IpamorelinRaises growth hormoneA peptide that raises growth hormone. Not approved in the EU or US.
- Kisspeptin-10HormoneA natural peptide that switches on sex hormones, used in studies in people. No such medicine exists.
- KPVPeptideA very short peptide studied in cells and animals for inflammation. No studies with random groups and no such medicine.
- L-carnitineNutrientA compound that helps carry fats to where cells burn them for energy. Levocarnitine is a medicine for carnitine deficiency. Injections for weight loss or performance are a different use.
- Lemon BottleBlendAn injection sold as a "fat dissolver", labelled with riboflavin, bromelain and lecithin. The Swiss regulator calls it an illegal medicine, and its test did not find the declared ingredients. Finnish and US regulators have also acted.
- LGD-4033SARMA SARM still being studied. No such medicine exists, and the Polish sanitary inspectorate lists it as not allowed in supplements.
- Lipo-CNutrientA mix of vitamins and amino acids injected for weight loss. The contents vary by maker. We found no studies.
- Melanotan 1Acts on skin colour and libidoAfamelanotide is approved only as the Scenesse implant, for a rare condition that makes skin react badly to light. Products sold as Melanotan 1 are not this medicine.
- Melanotan 2Acts on skin colour and libidoA synthetic substance sold for tanning. Not approved in the EU or US.
- MK-677Raises growth hormoneA pill that raises growth hormone. It is not a peptide. No such medicine exists.
- MOTS-cPeptideA peptide made in mitochondria, the power plants of cells. Studied mainly in cells and animals. No such medicine exists.
- NAD+NAD+ and relatedA compound in every cell, needed to make energy. Clinics offer it as drips and injections. No such medicine in the EU or US.
- NMNNAD+ and relatedA substance the body turns into NAD+. Sold as a dietary supplement.
- OstarineFull descriptionSARMA SARM still being studied. It raised body mass without fat in older people and cancer patients, with no clear gain in fitness in the largest studies. No such medicine exists, and products sold online are often mislabelled.
- OxytocinHormoneA natural hormone and a medicine used in childbirth. Sprays for mood or social life are a research topic, not an approved use.
- Peptide blendsBlendReady-mixed vials of several peptides. We found no study with random groups of BPC-157 with TB-500, so read each ingredient on its own page.
- PT-141Acts on skin colour and libidoA medicine approved in the US as Vyleesi for low sex drive in women before menopause. Not approved in the EU.
- RAD-140SARMA SARM still being studied. No such medicine exists.
- RapamycinFull descriptionTransplant medicineA medicine that weakens the immune system, used after transplants. Some people take it for ageing, which is not an approved use. It extends the life of mice, but short studies in people show no clear benefit. It carries serious warnings at transplant doses.
- RetatrutideMimics appetite hormonesA substance under study that mimics three hormones linked to appetite and blood sugar. Not approved in the EU or US.
- SelankPeptideA synthetic peptide studied in Russia for anxiety. It is said to be registered there, which we could not confirm. Not approved in the EU or US.
- SemaglutideMimics appetite hormonesA medicine that mimics GLP-1, a gut hormone that lowers appetite. Approved in the EU and US for type 2 diabetes and obesity. Approval covers only these medicines.
- SemaxPeptideA synthetic peptide studied mainly in Russia. It is said to be registered there, which we could not confirm. Not approved in the EU or US.
- SermorelinGrowth hormone signalA fragment of the hormone that tells the body to release growth hormone. It was sold in the US as Geref, which has since been withdrawn.
- Snap-8Cosmetic productA peptide used in anti-wrinkle creams. We found no studies under these names.
- SomatropinHormoneHuman growth hormone made in a lab. A prescription medicine for a shortage of this hormone and a few other conditions. Approval covers these medicines, not products sold outside pharmacies.
- SS-31PeptideA peptide that acts in mitochondria, the power plants of cells. Approved in the US on a fast track as Forzinity for Barth syndrome, a rare genetic disease. Not approved in the EU.
- TB-500PeptideThis name is used for thymosin beta-4 or a short piece of it. A test of products sold online found contents that did not match their description.
- TesamorelinGrowth hormone signalA medicine that raises growth hormone, approved in the US for excess belly fat in adults with HIV. The EU application was withdrawn.
- Thymosin alpha-1PeptideA peptide from the thymus gland, studied mainly in chronic hepatitis B. It is a medicine in Italy (Zadaxin) and reported as one in other countries. Not in the US register.
- TirzepatideMimics appetite hormonesA medicine that mimics two gut hormones, GIP and GLP-1, which affect appetite and blood sugar. Approved in the EU and US for type 2 diabetes and obesity. Approval covers only these medicines.
- VIPHormoneA natural peptide that acts on blood vessels and the gut. Studied in lung disease. With phentolamine it is a licensed injection for erection problems in some European countries. Not in the US register.
- Vitamin B12NutrientA vitamin available as an injectable medicine for a shortage. Injections for energy or weight loss are a different use.
Random groups means people were assigned to groups by chance, which gives the most reliable result. These are search results. A count shows how much exists, not how good the studies are.