Evidence-Based Reference

The peptide reference
that shows its work.

149 peptides. Verified claims. Linked studies. No affiliate links. No vendor partnerships.

Goals
Experience
149 peptides
Metabolic WeightlossCardiovascular
F

Semaglutide

Semaglutide

Research 86%
Efficacy 96%
Safety 0%
Metabolic WeightlossCardiovascular
C

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide

Research 96%
Efficacy 95%
Safety 45%
PerformanceGrowth Hormone
C

Octreotide

Octreotide

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 55%
Gut Health
B

Plecanatide

Plecanatide

Research 86%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 75%
Recovery Healing
C

Abaloparatide

Abaloparatide

Research 76%
Efficacy 96%
Safety 60%
Recovery HealingLongevity Antiaging
D

Teriparatide

Teriparatide

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 40%
Sexual HealthPerformance
B

Relugolix

Relugolix

Research 96%
Efficacy 90%
Safety 75%
Metabolic WeightlossNatural Bioactive
B

Glucagon

Glucagon

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 75%
Recovery HealingPain
B

Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 70%
Metabolic Weightloss
C

Lixisenatide

Lixisenatide

Research 76%
Efficacy 92%
Safety 60%
Metabolic Weightloss
D

Pramlintide

Pramlintide

Research 76%
Efficacy 96%
Safety 40%
Sexual HealthPerformance
D

Leuprorelin

Leuprorelin

Research 86%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 40%
Metabolic WeightlossCosmetic Skin
C

Setmelanotide

Setmelanotide

Research 96%
Efficacy 90%
Safety 55%
Metabolic WeightlossNatural Bioactive
C

Insulin

Insulin

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 55%
Sexual HealthCosmetic Skin
B

Oxytocin

Oxytocin

Research 81%
Efficacy 85%
Safety 65%
Metabolic Weightloss
D

Liraglutide

Liraglutide

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 40%
Growth HormoneNatural Bioactive
A

Somatostatin-14

Somatostatin-14

Research 55%
Efficacy 96%
Safety 85%
Natural BioactiveSleep
D

Desmopressin

Desmopressin

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 35%
Sexual HealthPerformance
C

Elagolix

Elagolix

Research 76%
Efficacy 95%
Safety 55%
PerformanceGrowth Hormone
C

Lanreotide

Lanreotide

Research 76%
Efficacy 95%
Safety 55%
Recovery HealingCardiovascular
C

Bivalirudin

Bivalirudin

Research 76%
Efficacy 95%
Safety 55%
Recovery HealingImmune
C

Bortezomib

Bortezomib

Research 76%
Efficacy 95%
Safety 55%
Gut Health
B

Linaclotide

Linaclotide

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 75%
Gut Health
B

Lubiprostone

Lubiprostone

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 75%
Metabolic WeightlossGut Health
D

Exenatide

Exenatide

Research 76%
Efficacy 88%
Safety 40%
Gut Health
B

Tenapanor

Tenapanor

Research 86%
Efficacy 93%
Safety 75%
Sexual HealthPerformance
B

Degarelix

Degarelix

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 65%
PerformanceGrowth Hormone
C

Pasireotide

Pasireotide

Research 76%
Efficacy 95%
Safety 45%
ImmuneCosmetic Skin
D

Cyclosporine

Cyclosporine

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 25%
Sexual HealthPerformance
A

Histrelin

Histrelin

Research 76%
Efficacy 93%
Safety 85%
ImmuneRecovery Healing
C

Ecallantide

Ecallantide

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 55%
Sexual HealthPerformance
B

Nafarelin

Nafarelin

Research 76%
Efficacy 93%
Safety 75%
Recovery HealingCardiovascular
C

Eptifibatide

Eptifibatide

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 45%
Recovery HealingCardiovascular
C

Tirofiban

Tirofiban

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 45%
Gut HealthRecovery Healing
B

Aprepitant

Aprepitant

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 80%
Gut HealthRecovery Healing
B

Rolapitant

Rolapitant

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 80%
Sexual HealthNatural Bioactive
B

GnRH

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone

Research 60%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 70%
Immune
C

Voclosporin

Voclosporin

Research 86%
Efficacy 93%
Safety 45%
Recovery Healing
B

Naloxone

Naloxone

Research 60%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 70%
Recovery Healing
D

Eribulin

Eribulin

Research 76%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 35%
Cosmetic SkinSexual Health
C

PT-141

Bremelanotide

Research 76%
Efficacy 93%
Safety 55%
Sexual HealthPerformance
B

Cetrorelix

Cetrorelix

Research 76%
Efficacy 87%
Safety 80%
Sexual HealthPerformance
B

Ganirelix

Ganirelix

Research 76%
Efficacy 87%
Safety 80%
Sexual HealthPerformance
C

Triptorelin

Triptorelin

Research 76%
Efficacy 93%
Safety 50%
Natural BioactiveCardiovascular
F

Vasopressin

Vasopressin

Research 60%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 0%
PainNatural Bioactive
F

Ziconotide

Ziconotide

Research 60%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 0%
Recovery HealingNatural Bioactive
F

Calcitonin

Calcitonin

Research 60%
Efficacy 95%
Safety 20%
ImmuneNatural Bioactive
F

ACTH

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

Research 60%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 0%
Metabolic WeightlossGrowth Hormone
D

Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin

Research 76%
Efficacy 87%
Safety 40%
Recovery HealingMetabolic Weightloss
B

Naltrexone

Naltrexone

Research 76%
Efficacy 80%
Safety 65%
Cognitive NootropicNatural Bioactive
C

TRH

Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone

Research 60%
Efficacy 80%
Safety 45%
Sexual HealthPerformance
F

Buserelin

Buserelin

Research 60%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 0%
Gut Health
F

Teduglutide

Teduglutide

Research 60%
Efficacy 100%
Safety 0%
CardiovascularNatural Bioactive
B

Carperitide

Carperitide

Research 76%
Efficacy 73%
Safety 65%
CardiovascularNatural Bioactive
F

Nesiritide

Nesiritide

Research 60%
Efficacy 93%
Safety 0%
CardiovascularNatural Bioactive
F

Angiotensin II

Angiotensin II

Research 60%
Efficacy 93%
Safety 0%
Gut HealthNatural Bioactive
B

Secretin

Secretin

Research 60%
Efficacy 80%
Safety 65%
Recovery HealingCosmetic Skin
B

GHK-Cu

Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper

Research 100%
Efficacy 50%
Safety 70%
PerformanceGrowth Hormone
D

Vapreotide

Vapreotide

Research 60%
Efficacy 80%
Safety 30%
ImmuneLongevity Antiaging
A

Thymopentin

Thymopentin

Research 48%
Efficacy 60%
Safety 85%
Recovery HealingGut Health
C

BPC-157

Body Protection Compound-157

Research 65%
Efficacy 44%
Safety 55%
Longevity AntiagingCardiovascular
B

SS-31

Elamipretide

Research 100%
Efficacy 53%
Safety 70%
Recovery HealingImmune
B

ARA-290

Cibinetide

Research 79%
Efficacy 55%
Safety 80%
Metabolic Weightloss
F

Survodutide

Survodutide

Research 80%
Efficacy 60%
Safety 10%
Growth HormonePerformance
C

Somatropin

Somatropin

Research 76%
Efficacy 76%
Safety 50%
Metabolic Weightloss
B

Cotadutide

Cotadutide

Research 96%
Efficacy 53%
Safety 80%
Sexual HealthPerformance
B

Kisspeptin-10

Kisspeptin-10

Research 56%
Efficacy 49%
Safety 70%
Growth Hormone
C

Macimorelin

Macimorelin

Research 76%
Efficacy 68%
Safety 50%
Metabolic WeightlossCognitive Nootropic
C

Tesofensine

Tesofensine

Research 68%
Efficacy 55%
Safety 50%
CardiovascularNatural Bioactive
A

Brain Natriuretic Peptide

Brain Natriuretic Peptide

Research 68%
Efficacy 80%
Safety 90%
Metabolic WeightlossCardiovascular
C

Retatrutide

Retatrutide

Research 73%
Efficacy 67%
Safety 60%
Growth HormoneLongevity Antiaging
D

CJC-1295

CJC-1295 without DAC

Research 56%
Efficacy 47%
Safety 40%
Metabolic WeightlossNatural Bioactive
B

Leptin

Leptin

Research 68%
Efficacy 75%
Safety 65%
Growth Hormone
C

Ipamorelin

Ipamorelin

Research 48%
Efficacy 47%
Safety 55%
Growth HormoneMetabolic Weightloss
D

Anamorelin

Anamorelin

Research 76%
Efficacy 64%
Safety 40%
Cognitive NootropicImmune
C

Semax

Semax

Research 89%
Efficacy 50%
Safety 55%
Growth HormoneMetabolic Weightloss
B

Capromorelin

Capromorelin

Research 60%
Efficacy 56%
Safety 65%
Cosmetic SkinImmune
D

Afamelanotide

Afamelanotide

Research 76%
Efficacy 73%
Safety 35%
Growth Hormone
C

GHRP-2

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-2

Research 56%
Efficacy 56%
Safety 45%
PerformanceGrowth Hormone
C

Follistatin 344

Follistatin 344

Research 48%
Efficacy 36%
Safety 60%
ImmuneNatural Bioactive
A

Nisin

Nisin

Research 60%
Efficacy 60%
Safety 100%
ImmuneLongevity Antiaging
B

Thymosin Alpha-1

Thymosin Alpha-1

Research 68%
Efficacy 53%
Safety 65%
Growth Hormone
C

GHRP-6

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6

Research 48%
Efficacy 44%
Safety 55%
Metabolic WeightlossPerformance
B

HGH Fragment 176-191

HGH Fragment 176-191

Research 48%
Efficacy 41%
Safety 65%
ImmuneRecovery Healing
B

LL-37

Cathelicidin LL-37

Research 40%
Efficacy 60%
Safety 75%
Growth HormoneLongevity Antiaging
C

Sermorelin

Sermorelin Acetate

Research 76%
Efficacy 47%
Safety 55%
Cosmetic SkinSexual Health
F

Melanotan II

Melanotan II

Research 56%
Efficacy 60%
Safety 0%
Growth HormoneLongevity Antiaging
C

CJC-1295 with DAC

CJC-1295 with Drug Affinity Complex

Research 43%
Efficacy 48%
Safety 55%
Cognitive NootropicImmune
B

Selank

Selank

Research 66%
Efficacy 47%
Safety 65%
Longevity AntiagingSleep
B

Epitalon

Epitalon

Research 48%
Efficacy 40%
Safety 70%
Growth Hormone
C

Hexarelin

Hexarelin

Research 48%
Efficacy 53%
Safety 45%
SleepCognitive Nootropic
B

DSIP

Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide

Research 28%
Efficacy 40%
Safety 65%
Metabolic Weightloss
C

Cagrilintide

Cagrilintide

Research 96%
Efficacy 36%
Safety 45%
Metabolic WeightlossPerformance
B

AOD-9604

Anti-Obesity Drug-9604

Research 48%
Efficacy 33%
Safety 65%
Metabolic WeightlossGrowth Hormone
B

Ghrelin

Ghrelin

Research 60%
Efficacy 70%
Safety 70%
PainCardiovascular
B

CGRP

Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide

Research 60%
Efficacy 70%
Safety 70%
Cognitive NootropicRecovery Healing
D

Cerebrolysin

Cerebrolysin

Research 73%
Efficacy 65%
Safety 25%
Sexual HealthPerformance
B

Abarelix

Abarelix

Research 76%
Efficacy 67%
Safety 80%
Recovery HealingCardiovascular
B

Bradykinin

Bradykinin

Research 70%
Efficacy 67%
Safety 70%
Metabolic WeightlossLongevity Antiaging
B

MOTS-C

Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA-c

Research 50%
Efficacy 20%
Safety 80%
PainNatural Bioactive
B

Substance P

Substance P

Research 60%
Efficacy 67%
Safety 70%
SleepCognitive Nootropic
B

Orexin A

Orexin A

Research 60%
Efficacy 67%
Safety 70%
Metabolic Weightloss
F

Albiglutide

Albiglutide

Research 60%
Efficacy 80%
Safety 10%
Recovery HealingImmune
B

Thymosin Beta-4

Thymosin Beta-4

Research 48%
Efficacy 48%
Safety 65%
PainNatural Bioactive
B

Beta-endorphin

Beta-endorphin

Research 60%
Efficacy 60%
Safety 70%
CardiovascularAnti Inflammatory
B

B7-33

B7-33

Research 65%
Efficacy 20%
Safety 80%
Growth HormonePerformance
D

MK-677

Ibutamoren Mesylate

Research 63%
Efficacy 52%
Safety 25%
Longevity AntiagingImmune
C

Thymalin

Thymalin

Research 45%
Efficacy 40%
Safety 50%
Metabolic Weightloss
C

Adipotide

Adipotide

Research 53%
Efficacy 53%
Safety 60%
Cosmetic Skin
B

Snap-8

Acetyl Glutamyl Heptapeptide-3

Research 48%
Efficacy 60%
Safety 65%
Recovery HealingAnti Inflammatory
B

TB-500

Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment

Research 35%
Efficacy 22%
Safety 65%
ImmuneLongevity Antiaging
B

PNC-27

PNC-27

Research 20%
Efficacy 20%
Safety 80%
Recovery HealingLongevity Antiaging
B

Cartalax

Cartalax

Research 20%
Efficacy 35%
Safety 65%
PerformanceGrowth Hormone
C

PEG-MGF

Pegylated Mechano Growth Factor

Research 20%
Efficacy 14%
Safety 60%
Recovery HealingImmune
A

KPV

Lysine-Proline-Valine

Research 20%
Efficacy 20%
Safety 85%
Metabolic WeightlossNatural Bioactive
C

GLP-1

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1

Research 76%
Efficacy 60%
Safety 60%
Cognitive NootropicSleep
C

Pinealon

Pinealon

Research 33%
Efficacy 40%
Safety 45%
Cognitive Nootropic
C

Dihexa

Dihexa

Research 25%
Efficacy 15%
Safety 50%
CardiovascularNatural Bioactive
C

Endothelin-1

Endothelin-1

Research 68%
Efficacy 60%
Safety 50%
ImmuneMetabolic Weightloss
C

Hepcidin

Hepcidin

Research 60%
Efficacy 50%
Safety 55%
Gut HealthNatural Bioactive
B

Gastrin-17

Gastrin-17

Research 76%
Efficacy 47%
Safety 75%
Gut HealthNatural Bioactive
B

GLP-2

Glucagon-Like Peptide-2

Research 48%
Efficacy 60%
Safety 75%
CardiovascularNatural Bioactive
B

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

Research 68%
Efficacy 47%
Safety 75%
Metabolic WeightlossNatural Bioactive
B

NPY

Neuropeptide Y

Research 60%
Efficacy 47%
Safety 75%
Metabolic WeightlossPerformance
A

Irisin

Irisin

Research 48%
Efficacy 35%
Safety 85%
Cosmetic SkinNatural Bioactive
B

MSH

Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone

Research 60%
Efficacy 40%
Safety 75%
Cognitive NootropicNatural Bioactive
B

PACAP

Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase-Activating Polypeptide

Research 48%
Efficacy 47%
Safety 65%
Metabolic WeightlossNatural Bioactive
B

PYY

Peptide YY

Research 56%
Efficacy 40%
Safety 75%
SleepCognitive Nootropic
B

Orexin B

Orexin B

Research 55%
Efficacy 47%
Safety 70%
Gut HealthNatural Bioactive
B

Motilin

Motilin

Research 68%
Efficacy 40%
Safety 75%
Cosmetic SkinImmune
D

Melanotan I

Melanotan I

Research 56%
Efficacy 40%
Safety 30%
Growth HormoneNatural Bioactive
B

Somatostatin-28

Somatostatin-28

Research 35%
Efficacy 47%
Safety 70%
PerformanceGrowth Hormone
D

MGF

Mechano Growth Factor

Research 40%
Efficacy 24%
Safety 40%
Cosmetic SkinHair Loss
B

PTD-DBM

Protein Transduction Domain — Dishevelled Binding Motif

Research 40%
Efficacy 20%
Safety 65%
Longevity AntiagingCognitive Nootropic
B

Humanin

Humanin

Research 40%
Efficacy 20%
Safety 75%
Longevity AntiagingImmune
C

Vilon

Vilon

Research 40%
Efficacy 17%
Safety 45%
CardiovascularMetabolic Weightloss
B

Apelin

Apelin

Research 40%
Efficacy 27%
Safety 75%
Cognitive NootropicNatural Bioactive
B

Galanin

Galanin

Research 40%
Efficacy 27%
Safety 75%
ImmuneNatural Bioactive
C

Melittin

Melittin

Research 40%
Efficacy 33%
Safety 50%
Cognitive NootropicNatural Bioactive
B

Neurotensin

Neurotensin

Research 40%
Efficacy 27%
Safety 70%
Longevity Antiaging
C

FOXO4-DRI

FOXO4-DRI

Research 30%
Efficacy 16%
Safety 60%
Cosmetic SkinRecovery Healing
D

AHK-Cu

Ala-His-Lys Copper

Research 30%
Efficacy 21%
Safety 40%
SleepCognitive Nootropic
B

Cortistatin-14

Cortistatin-14

Research 25%
Efficacy 20%
Safety 65%
ImmuneNatural Bioactive
B

Lactoferricin

Lactoferricin

Research 40%
Efficacy 30%
Safety 65%
Metabolic WeightlossPerformance
B

5-Amino-1MQ

5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium

Research 20%
Efficacy 16%
Safety 65%
Recovery HealingPain
D

Dermorphin

Dermorphin

Research 15%
Efficacy 24%
Safety 25%
PerformanceGrowth Hormone
F

IGF-1 LR3

Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 Long R3

Research 40%
Efficacy 27%
Safety 10%
Cognitive NootropicAnti Inflammatory
C

PE-22-28

PE-22-28

Research 20%
Efficacy 15%
Safety 60%
Metabolic WeightlossNatural Bioactive
A

Spexin

Spexin

Research 28%
Efficacy 13%
Safety 85%

How We Grade Evidence

Every claim is rated on a 5-tier system. No hiding behind vague "promising" language.

Strong Evidence

Multiple RCTs or meta-analyses support the claim.

Semaglutide — STEP trials, n=3,000+

Moderate Evidence

Some human trials with promising results.

BPC-157 — limited clinical, extensive preclinical

Weak Evidence

Limited clinical data; mostly observational.

Many nootropic peptides — small cohorts

Speculative

Anecdotal reports or theoretical mechanisms only.

Novel blends — mechanism plausible, untested

Preclinical

Animal or cell studies only; no human data.

GHRP-6 — rodent models, no human RCTs

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