Peptide Protocol IQ

Research topics

Ten research areas. Each maps to the claims graded within it, the compounds examined for that endpoint, and the studies underneath. Topic names use research terminology deliberately, in place of consumer-health framing.

AStrongstrongest claim in this area

Metabolic & Body-Composition Research

Incretin signalling, energy balance, adiposity, glycaemic parameters, and body-composition endpoints as measured in published trials.

7 compounds · 9 graded claims · 7 with human evidence

Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Retatrutide, Cagrilintide, Tesamorelin, AOD-9604, 5-Amino-1MQ

DPreclinicalstrongest claim in this area

Musculoskeletal Recovery Research

Tendon, ligament, muscle, and connective-tissue repair endpoints. Note that this area is dominated by animal models.

2 compounds · 3 graded claims · 0 with human evidence

BPC-157, TB-500 / Thymosin beta-4

XInsufficient / conflictingstrongest claim in this area

Sleep & Circadian Research

Sleep architecture, slow-wave sleep, circadian signalling, and related polysomnographic endpoints.

1 compound · 1 graded claim · 1 with human evidence

DSIP

CPreliminarystrongest claim in this area

Cognitive & Neurologic Research

Neurotrophic signalling, memory and attention endpoints, neuroprotection, and neuroinflammation.

2 compounds · 2 graded claims · 2 with human evidence

Semax, Selank

CPreliminarystrongest claim in this area

Dermatologic & Tissue Research

Dermal matrix remodelling, collagen synthesis, wound healing, pigmentation, and follicular endpoints.

2 compounds · 2 graded claims · 2 with human evidence

GHK-Cu, Melanotan II

BModeratestrongest claim in this area

Aging & Longevity Research

Cellular senescence, telomere biology, NAD+ metabolism, and biomarkers proposed as ageing surrogates.

2 compounds · 3 graded claims · 2 with human evidence

Epitalon, NAD+ and precursors

AStrongstrongest claim in this area

GH-Axis Research

Growth-hormone-releasing hormone analogues, secretagogues, IGF-1 response, and pulsatility.

5 compounds · 5 graded claims · 4 with human evidence

Tesamorelin, Ipamorelin, CJC-1295, Sermorelin, Hexarelin

BModeratestrongest claim in this area

Immune Signalling Research

Thymic peptides, T-cell modulation, inflammatory signalling, and infection-related endpoints.

1 compound · 1 graded claim · 1 with human evidence

Thymosin alpha-1

DPreclinicalstrongest claim in this area

Mitochondrial Research

Mitochondrial-derived peptides, cardiolipin interaction, oxidative phosphorylation, and exercise capacity.

2 compounds · 2 graded claims · 1 with human evidence

MOTS-c, Elamipretide (SS-31)

AStrongstrongest claim in this area

Sexual Health Research

Melanocortin signalling and sexual-desire or erectile-function endpoints as measured by validated instruments.

1 compound · 1 graded claim · 1 with human evidence

Bremelanotide