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Epitalon
Also known as Epithalon, Epithalamin, AEDG peptide.
What it is
Epitalon is a four-amino-acid peptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) developed in the Soviet Union in the 1980s, derived from work on pineal gland extracts. It belongs to a family of Russian bioregulator peptides. It is not approved in Western markets, and there are no modern controlled trials yet.
It is one of the most widely discussed longevity peptides, with interest centred on its proposed effect on telomeres.
What the full entry covers
The book carries the rest of this entry:
- Where the research stands, with every claim cited
- What people commonly ask, and what the research shows so far
- Dosing in four labelled bands, described and not recommended
- Side effects, serious risks, cautions and interactions
- Questions to discuss with your doctor
- How it compares with MOTS-c, Thymalin, FOXO4-DRI, SS-31
Related entries
A certificate of analysis tells you what is in a vial. The evidence rating above tells you whether the compound has been shown to work in humans. Neither answers the other's question. How to read a certificate of analysis.
This page describes what is known and not known about Epitalon. It is not medical advice and not a recommendation to use it.