If you’re new to the field, the sheer number of research peptides can be overwhelming. This list highlights five of the most-studied research peptides and links to a full research overview of each — a useful map of the landscape. All are research-use-only compounds.
- These are popular in research — popularity is not a claim of safety or efficacy.
- Each links to a deeper, research-only overview.
- None are approved for human use.
1. BPC-157
A pentadecapeptide (15 amino acids) studied in preclinical models for tissue repair and angiogenesis. Read the BPC-157 research overview.
2. TB-500
A synthetic peptide related to Thymosin β4, studied for actin regulation and cell migration. Read the TB-500 research overview.
3. CJC-1295 & Ipamorelin
A blend of two growth-hormone secretagogues acting on different receptors. Read how the blend is studied.
4. MOTS-c
A mitochondrial-derived peptide studied in metabolic research and often called an “exercise mimetic.” Read the MOTS-c research overview.
5. NAD+
A coenzyme central to energy metabolism and a major focus of cellular-aging research. Read the NAD+ research overview.
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