Peptides · educational

Peptide options people ask about.

Peptides are short strings of amino acids — the same building blocks as protein, just arranged to send one specific message. Some are ordinary supplements. Some are prescriptions. A few are still experimental. Here is the honest version of each.

No doses here, on purpose. Peptides are not something to order from a website and figure out alone. This page exists so you know what to ask about.

BPC-157

Research / experimental

Best for: Gut lining and joint recovery

People use this one for a cranky gut or a stubborn tendon. It is popular in wellness clinics and studied mostly in animals.

Histamine / DAO, detox

GLP-1 agonists

Prescription only

Also called semaglutide, tirzepatide

Best for: Blood sugar and weight

Prescription medicines that slow digestion and quiet food noise. Often discussed when FTO and TCF7L2 patterns show up.

FTO, TCF7L2, PPARG

CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin

Prescription only

Best for: Sleep quality, recovery, body composition

Used to nudge your own growth-hormone rhythm rather than replace it. Prescribed through clinics, not a supplement.

Metabolism, sleep

Thymosin alpha-1

Prescription only

Best for: Immune steadiness

Talked about for people who catch everything or feel run down after illness.

Immune, detox

Glutathione (and its precursors)

Available over the counter

Also called liposomal glutathione, NAC, glycine

Best for: Detox and antioxidant support

The body's main clean-up molecule. Relevant when GSTP1, SOD2 or NQO1 are working harder than average.

GSTP1, SOD2, NQO1

Selank / Semax

Research / experimental

Best for: Calm focus

Used by some for anxiety and mental clarity. Studied mainly outside the US — treat as experimental.

COMT, MAOA

PT-141

Prescription only

Also called bremelanotide

Best for: Libido

A prescription option discussed for low desire, especially around the menopause transition.

Hormone metabolism

Collagen peptides

Available over the counter

Best for: Skin, hair, joints

The everyday, food-shelf version of a peptide. Easy, low-risk, and the one most people start with.

General

Food and sleep first

Peptides are an advanced step, not a first one. Most people get more from fixing food, sleep and the basic nutrients their genes ask for.

Start with my supplement list