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Peptide

Epithalon

01 / OVERVIEW

What this compound does

WHAT IT DOES

Epithalon is a peptide claimed to slow aging by activating telomerase and steadying sleep hormones. The evidence comes mostly from one research group.

KEY BENEFITS
Claimed telomerase activation (lab data)
May support sleep/circadian rhythm
BEST FOR
  • • People researching longevity peptides
WHAT TO EXPECT

Not FDA-approved; most data from limited Russian studies. Human benefits unproven.

WHO SHOULD AVOID THIS
  • • Pregnant or breastfeeding people
  • • Those wanting independently replicated evidence
MYTHS & FACTS
Myth:
Fact:
At a glance
Typical dose
5-10 mg/day in short cycles (research protocols)
Evidence
—
Studies indexed2
How it's made

Tetrapeptide synthesised and HPLC-purified, lyophilised.

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03 / DOSAGE

How much, when

MAINTENANCE

5-10 mg/day in short cycles (research protocols)

subcutaneous, cycled

TIMING

Epithalon — Bedtime dose

Take on empty stomach

⚠ May cause drowsiness — ideal for bedtime.
02 / EVIDENCE

Peer-reviewed studies

  • PMID: 12937682

    Telomerase activation (in vitro)

    Reported to induce telomerase activity and telomere elongation in cell cultures.

    C
  • PMID: 14523363

    Melatonin / circadian effects

    Pineal-peptide research suggests effects on melatonin rhythms in aged models.

    C
  • PMID 12937682 · 2003in vitro

    Epithalon peptide and telomerase activity

    Telomerase induction

    C
04 / INTERACTIONS

Medicine interactions

  • No documented drug interactions

    No human interaction data.

    → Disclose use to your clinician.

    LOW

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