Peptide Research

What Is BPC-157? BPC-157 (Body Protective Compound-157) is a synthetic peptide that has become popular online for “recovery,” especially in orthopedic and sports-medicine circles. What Does the Research Say? The most consistent theme across credible reviews is: Recent peer-reviewed medical literature in orthopedic sports medicine discusses BPC-157’s proposed mechanisms and emphasizes the gap between animal…

What Is Tesamorelin? Tesamorelin is a synthetic analog of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). In the U.S., it is FDA-approved under the brand EGRIFTA SV / EGRIFTA WR for a very specific indication: reduction of excess abdominal fat in HIV-infected adults with lipodystrophy. What Tesamorelin Is (and isn’t) It is: It is not: What Does the…

Why Mitochondria Matter Mitochondria play a central role in: When mitochondria are dysfunctional, fatigue, exercise intolerance, and reduced muscle performance can become major issues—especially in rare mitochondrial diseases. What Does the Human Research Say? SS-31/elamipretide has been evaluated in randomized clinical research in adults with primary mitochondrial myopathy. In a randomized dose-escalation trial, researchers reported…

The Evidence Pyramid FDA Approval vs Experimental Use FDA approval typically includes: Red Flags in Peptide Marketing 🚩 Miracle language 🚩Testimonials only 🚩No human data 🚩No safety discussion 🚩No regulatory clarity How to Evaluate Any Peptide Claim If you can’t answer those — it’s marketing