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Humanin
Also known as HN, HNG (analogue).
What it is
Humanin is a 24-amino-acid peptide encoded by mitochondrial DNA: the first mitochondrial-derived peptide identified, found in 2001 during research into Alzheimer's disease. MOTS-c came later from the same line of enquiry. Humanin is at the laboratory and animal research stage, with no human efficacy trials yet, and it is not approved.
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, SS-31, Epitalon, FOXO4-DRI
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 Humanin. It is not medical advice and not a recommendation to use it.