Peptides, Biohacking & Investigational Compounds
Not every compound in this guide is a peptide. Some are medicines with specific indications; many are experimental substances. Inclusion does not mean THE CLINIK offers, prescribes or recommends them.
CJC-1295 and ipamorelin
What is being studied?
Investigated for effects on growth hormone and IGF-1 signaling. Long-term safety for anti-aging or muscle gain has not been established.
Limitations and precautions
May affect blood glucose, cause fluid retention and other adverse effects. Formulation and regulatory status matter.
BPC-157
What is being studied?
Studied mainly in preclinical models of tissue repair. Robust human clinical evidence for muscle, tendon or gastrointestinal benefits is lacking.
Limitations and precautions
Long-term risks, product quality and safety of many preparations are unknown.
TB-500
What is being studied?
Investigated in relation to tissue repair and cell migration; human clinical evidence for TB-500 is very limited.
Limitations and precautions
Should not be presented as a proven tendon or sports-recovery treatment.
GHK-Cu
What is being studied?
Studied in skin care and repair; evidence depends on formulation and route.
Limitations and precautions
Topical cosmetic evidence cannot be assumed to establish injectable safety or effectiveness.
AOD-9604
What is being studied?
Studied for potential fat-metabolism effects, without sufficient evidence to recommend it as an effective obesity treatment.
Limitations and precautions
It is not equivalent to approved weight-management medications.
NAD+
What is being studied?
Involved in cellular energy and repair pathways. NAD+-raising interventions are under investigation for aging and metabolism.
Limitations and precautions
Infusions and supplements have not been shown to reverse aging.
Glutathione
What is being studied?
Involved in antioxidant defense and cellular metabolism. Different formulations have been studied for specific conditions.
Limitations and precautions
Broad detoxification or skin-lightening promises are not consistently supported; risks differ by route.
Kisspeptin-10
What is being studied?
Investigated for its role in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and reproductive hormone release.
Limitations and precautions
Not a generally proven treatment to improve fertility, libido or testosterone.
PT-141 (bremelanotide)
What is being studied?
Bremelanotide is approved for a specific sexual-health indication in certain countries and populations; other uses are not established.
Limitations and precautions
Can cause nausea and transient blood-pressure changes; indications and availability vary by country.
Selank
What is being studied?
Studied for possible anxiety-related and neurobiological effects, with limited internationally accepted clinical evidence.
Limitations and precautions
Does not replace validated treatments for anxiety disorders.
Semax
What is being studied?
Investigated in neurological and cognitive settings; evidence for widespread use is limited.
Limitations and precautions
Not proven to be a safe cognitive enhancer for healthy individuals.
KPV
What is being studied?
Investigated for possible anti-inflammatory effects in preclinical skin and intestinal models.
Limitations and precautions
Insufficient evidence for routine clinical treatment.
SLU-PP-332
What is being studied?
Experimental ERR receptor agonist studied in animals for metabolic and exercise-related effects.
Limitations and precautions
Not an approved medicine; adequate human safety and efficacy evidence is lacking.
5-Amino-1MQ
What is being studied?
Experimental NNMT inhibitor studied primarily in preclinical metabolic research.
Limitations and precautions
Insufficient human clinical evidence to recommend it for weight loss.
MOTS-c
What is being studied?
Investigated for links to metabolic signaling and exercise response.
Limitations and precautions
Human evidence is preliminary; not established as a longevity treatment.
Tesamorelin
What is being studied?
Has a specific authorized indication in some countries for HIV-associated visceral fat reduction; it is not a general weight-loss drug.
Limitations and precautions
May affect glucose and IGF-1 and requires clinical assessment and monitoring.
Epitalon
What is being studied?
Investigated in preclinical and limited aging-related research.
Limitations and precautions
Robust clinical evidence of lifespan extension in humans is lacking.
DSIP
What is being studied?
Studied for possible connections with sleep regulation, with limited and inconsistent results.
Limitations and precautions
Not a standard insomnia treatment.
Before considering any treatment
Preclinical findings do not establish safety or efficacy in humans. Unapproved substances, particularly injectables, may present quality, contamination, uncertain-dose and unknown adverse-effect risks. Each option requires individualized medical assessment.