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Weight loss, recovery, skin, growth hormone, longevity, focus: what each one does and how it's taken. Green means FDA-approved. Purple means research purposes only. Tap a category to filter.
| Peptide | What it's for | Status (U.S.) | How it's taken |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semaglutide | Type 2 diabetes, weight loss, heart risk | FDA-approved | Weekly shot or daily pill |
| Tirzepatide | Type 2 diabetes, weight loss, sleep apnea | FDA-approved | Weekly shot |
| Retatrutide | Weight loss (in trials) | Research purposes only (investigational) | Weekly shot (trials only) |
| Orforglipron (Foundayo) | Weight loss | FDA-approved | Daily pill |
| BPC-157 | Injury recovery (claimed) | Research purposes only | Injection (unregulated) |
| TB-500 (thymosin beta-4) | Injury recovery (claimed) | Research purposes only | Injection (unregulated) |
| GHK-Cu (copper peptide) | Skin & hair | Research purposes only (injectable) | Cream/serum or injection |
| Collagen peptides | Skin hydration & elasticity | Dietary supplement | Powder or drink |
| Tesamorelin (Egrifta) | HIV-related belly fat | FDA-approved (HIV lipodystrophy only) | Daily shot |
| CJC-1295 & ipamorelin | Growth hormone boost (claimed) | Research purposes only | Injection (unregulated) |
| MOTS-c | Metabolism & longevity (claimed) | Research purposes only | Injection (unregulated) |
| Semax | Focus & memory (claimed) | Research purposes only | Nasal spray (unregulated) |
| PT-141 (bremelanotide, Vyleesi) | Low sexual desire (women) | FDA-approved (as Vyleesi) | As-needed shot |
Guides
Weight & metabolismSemaglutideFDA-approvedThe GLP-1 that started it all. Big weight loss, heart protection too.Weight & metabolismTirzepatideFDA-approvedTwo receptors, one weekly shot. Beat semaglutide head-to-head.Weight & metabolismRetatrutideResearch purposes only (investigational)Three receptors. Up to −25% average weight in Phase 3.Weight & metabolismOrforglipron (Foundayo)FDA-approvedThe new daily weight-loss pill. No needles, no food timing.Healing & recoveryBPC-157Research purposes onlyThe recovery peptide the gym world can't stop talking about.Healing & recoveryTB-500 (thymosin beta-4)Research purposes onlyBuilt on thymosin beta-4, the body's own repair protein.SkinGHK-Cu (copper peptide)Research purposes only (injectable)The copper peptide in your favorite serums. Collagen support.SkinCollagen peptidesDietary supplementReal trial results for skin. Just a scoop a day.Growth hormoneTesamorelin (Egrifta)FDA-approved (HIV lipodystrophy only)FDA-approved GHRH that targets deep belly fat.Growth hormoneCJC-1295 & ipamorelinResearch purposes onlyThe famous GH stack. CJC-1295 raised GH up to 10× in studies.LongevityMOTS-cResearch purposes onlyMitochondrial peptide nicknamed "exercise in a vial."Brain & focusSemaxResearch purposes onlyNasal-spray peptide studied for brain recovery and BDNF.Sexual healthPT-141 (bremelanotide, Vyleesi)FDA-approved (as Vyleesi)FDA-approved, as-needed. Works on desire in the brain.
Not medical advice. Education only. We don't sell anything or tell you what to take. Label doses are there so you can follow along with your prescriber. Talk to a licensed clinician about your health.