Peptide Research for the Internet

Copied from a stomach protein. Studied for healing in animals.

An approved medicine that copies a gut hormone to lower appetite and blood sugar.

An approved medicine that copies two gut hormones to lower appetite and blood sugar.

A piece of a natural protein. Studied for wound repair in animals.

Hits three different hormone targets at once for weight loss. In late-stage human trials, not yet approved.

Nudges the body to release growth hormone. Very early research.

A long-lasting copy of a growth hormone signal. Tested in small human studies.

A tiny copper-carrying peptide used in skin products. Very early research.

Made by mitochondria, the parts of cells that produce energy. Studied for metabolism and exercise capacity.

A shortened copy of a natural hormone that tells the body to make growth hormone. Doctors can prescribe it.

A once-a-day pill being tested in large human studies for weight loss and type 2 diabetes.

A cell-fuel molecule, not a peptide. Sold as an IV drip or shot. Tested in people for aging and energy, with mixed results.