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Evidence key

High

Supported by meta-analyses or multiple double-blind RCTs.

Moderate

Some human RCTs, but limited size, replication, or scope.

Low

Mostly small, open-label, or observational human data.

Preliminary

Primarily animal, in vitro, or anecdotal evidence.

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12 compounds indexed

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Evidence
PeptidePreliminary

BPC-157

Body Protection Compound-157 · Bepecin · PL 14736

A synthetic peptide derived from a protein in gastric juice, widely promoted for tendon, ligament, and gut healing. Human evidence remains extremely limited.

recoverytendongut health
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PharmaceuticalHigh

Semaglutide

Ozempic · Wegovy · Rybelsus

A GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management, backed by large, high-quality clinical trials.

weight lossdiabetesGLP-1
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PeptideLow

Ipamorelin

NNC 26-0161

A selective growth-hormone secretagogue that stimulates GH release with minimal effect on cortisol or prolactin. Human evidence is limited to early-phase work.

growth hormonerecoverysleep
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PeptidePreliminary

TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4)

Thymosin Beta-4 · TB4

A synthetic version of a naturally occurring peptide involved in cell migration and tissue repair, promoted for injury recovery. Human data are early-stage.

recoverywound healinginjury
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PeptideModerate

GHK-Cu

Copper Peptide · Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper

A naturally occurring copper-binding peptide widely used in topical skincare for regeneration and anti-aging, with reasonable dermatological evidence for topical use.

skinanti-agingcollagen
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PeptideLow

Melanotan II

MT-2 · MT-II

A synthetic analog of alpha-MSH used to stimulate skin tanning and libido. Sold illegally in many markets due to safety concerns.

tanninglibidomelanocortin
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NootropicHigh

Modafinil

Provigil · Modalert · Alertec

A prescription eugeroic approved for narcolepsy and shift-work sleep disorder, widely used off-label as a cognitive-enhancing 'smart drug'.

focuswakefulnesscognition
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NootropicLow

Piracetam

Nootropil · Lucetam

The original 'nootropic', a racetam studied for cognition and myoclonus. Evidence for healthy cognitive enhancement is weak and inconsistent.

memorycognitionracetam
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SupplementModerate

L-Theanine

N-ethyl-L-glutamine

An amino acid from tea leaves used for calm focus and to smooth out caffeine's edge. Well tolerated with moderate supporting evidence.

focuscalmstress
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SupplementHigh

Creatine Monohydrate

Creatine

One of the most researched sports supplements, with strong evidence for strength, power, and emerging cognitive benefits. Excellent safety profile.

strengthperformancecognition
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LongevityModerate

Rapamycin (Sirolimus)

Sirolimus · Rapamune

An approved immunosuppressant (transplant, certain cancers) studied intensively for longevity via mTOR inhibition. Anti-aging use in humans is investigational.

longevitymTORautophagy
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LongevityLow

NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide)

β-Nicotinamide mononucleotide

A NAD+ precursor popular in longevity circles for boosting cellular NAD+ levels. Human evidence is early and outcomes remain uncertain.

longevityNAD+metabolic
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