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each course is a deep dive into one peptide -- mechanism of action, clinical trial data, benefits, risks, primary sources, and a quiz to test your understanding. complete all 20 and earn a verifiable Peptides Academy certificate.

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A naturally occurring copper peptide used in skincare. Impressive gene modulation data.

GLP-1 receptor agonist with ~15% mean body-weight reduction reported in phase 3 trials.

Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist with up to 22.5% weight reduction reported in SURMOUNT-1.

First GLP-1 agonist approved for chronic weight management, with ~8% loss in trial averages.

Extensively studied in animals for tissue repair. Zero completed human clinical trials.

A fragment of thymosin beta-4 involved in tissue repair. Popular in sports but WADA-banned.

Synthetic tanning peptide with significant safety concerns. Not approved anywhere.

FDA-approved for hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Works through the brain, not blood flow.

A GHRH analog that increases growth hormone levels. Often combined with ipamorelin.

The cleanest GH secretagogue due to selective GH release. Often paired with CJC-1295.

Was FDA-approved for GH deficiency. Manufacturer voluntarily discontinued. Still compounded.

FDA-approved for HIV lipodystrophy. Reduces visceral adipose tissue via GH production.

An anxiolytic peptide approved in Russia. Modulates multiple neurotransmitter systems.

Neuroprotective peptide approved in Russia for post-stroke and cognitive outcomes.

Claimed to be 10 million times more potent than BDNF in animal studies. Zero human data.

Named for its proposed sleep effects, but research is contradictory. Mechanism unclear.

The only human cathelicidin. Innate immunity with antimicrobial and wound-healing properties.

Claims of telomerase activation and anti-aging based on limited studies by Khavinson.

Anti-inflammatory tripeptide from alpha-MSH. Gaining popularity for gut and skin inflammation.

A mitochondrial peptide that mimics exercise at the cellular level. Preclinical only.

GHK-Cu

A naturally occurring copper peptide used in skincare. Impressive gene modulation data but limited clinical trials.

Semaglutide

GLP-1 receptor agonist with ~15% mean body-weight reduction reported in phase 3 trials.

Tirzepatide

Dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist with up to 22.5% weight reduction reported in SURMOUNT-1.

Liraglutide

First GLP-1 agonist approved for chronic weight management, with ~8% loss in trial averages.

BPC-157

Extensively studied in animals for tissue repair. Zero completed human clinical trials despite massive popularity.

TB-500

A fragment of a naturally occurring peptide involved in tissue repair. Popular in sports but WADA-banned.

Melanotan II

Synthetic tanning peptide with significant safety concerns. Not approved anywhere and associated with serious side effects.

PT-141

FDA-approved for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women. Works through the brain, not blood flow.

CJC-1295

A GHRH analog that increases growth hormone levels. Often combined with ipamorelin. No FDA approval.

Ipamorelin

Considered the cleanest GH secretagogue due to selective GH release. Often paired with CJC-1295.

Sermorelin

Was FDA-approved for GH deficiency diagnosis/treatment but manufacturer voluntarily discontinued. Still compounded.

Tesamorelin

FDA-approved for HIV lipodystrophy. Reduces visceral adipose tissue by stimulating natural GH production.

Selank

An anxiolytic peptide approved in Russia. Modulates multiple neurotransmitter systems without sedation.

Semax

Neuroprotective peptide approved in Russia and studied for post-stroke and cognitive outcomes.

Dihexa

Claimed to be 10 million times more potent than BDNF in animal studies. Zero human data whatsoever.

DSIP

Named for its proposed sleep effects, but research is contradictory. Mechanism remains unclear after decades.

LL-37

The only human cathelicidin. Part of innate immunity with antimicrobial, antiviral, and wound-healing properties.

Epithalon

Developed by Russian researcher Khavinson. Claims of telomerase activation and anti-aging are based on limited studies.

KPV

An anti-inflammatory tripeptide derived from alpha-MSH. Gaining popularity for gut and skin inflammation.

MOTS-c

A mitochondrial peptide that mimics exercise at the cellular level. Exciting basic science but preclinical only.

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