The Longevity Archive

Compound Database

190 evidence-rated profiles across 12 categories. Every entry links to its primary sources.

190 of 190 compounds

Semaglutide

Semaglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist)

Strong

A long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management, with proven cardiovascular risk reduction.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide (dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist)

Strong

A first-in-class dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist with superior weight loss and glycemic control versus GLP-1 mono-agonists.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Retatrutide

Retatrutide (triple GLP-1/GIP/glucagon agonist)

Moderate

An investigational once-weekly triple receptor agonist producing the largest pharmacological weight loss reported to date in trials.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

BPC-157

Body Protection Compound 157

Preliminary

A pentadecapeptide studied extensively in animal models for tendon, ligament, muscle, and gut healing. Human evidence remains limited.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

TB-500

Thymosin Beta-4 Synthetic Fragment

Preliminary

A synthetic version of Thymosin Beta-4 studied in animal models for wound healing, tissue repair, and reduced inflammation.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

Ipamorelin

Ipamorelin Acetate

Moderate

A selective growth hormone secretagogue and ghrelin receptor agonist that stimulates pulsatile GH release with minimal effect on cortisol or prolactin.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

CJC-1295

CJC-1295 (GHRH analogue)

Moderate

A modified GHRH analogue engineered for an extended half-life, promoting sustained growth hormone and IGF-1 release.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Tesamorelin

Tesamorelin (stabilized GHRH analogue)

Strong

An FDA-approved GHRH analogue that reduces visceral fat, now also studied for cognition in older adults at Alzheimer's risk.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Liraglutide

Liraglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist)

Strong

A once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist and the first GLP-1 approved specifically for obesity, with proven cardiovascular benefit.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Exenatide

Exenatide (GLP-1 receptor agonist)

Strong

The first approved GLP-1 receptor agonist, derived from Gila monster venom, which established the entire drug class.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Dulaglutide

Dulaglutide (GLP-1 receptor agonist)

Strong

A once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes with demonstrated cardiovascular risk reduction.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Cagrilintide

Cagrilintide (long-acting amylin receptor agonist)

Moderate

An investigational once-weekly amylin agonist studied with semaglutide (CagriSema) for powerful combined weight loss.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

MK-677

Ibutamoren (oral ghrelin receptor agonist)

Moderate

A non-peptide, orally active ghrelin receptor agonist that raises growth hormone and IGF-1. Completed but did not pass Phase 3 for approval.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Sermorelin

Sermorelin (GHRH 1-29 analogue)

Moderate

A GHRH fragment historically approved as a diagnostic and pediatric GH agent, now used in compounded anti-aging research.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

GHRP-6

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 6

Moderate

An early GH secretagogue hexapeptide that strongly stimulates growth hormone and appetite.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

IGF-1 LR3

Long R3 Insulin-like Growth Factor 1

Preliminary

A long-acting analogue of IGF-1 studied in animal models for muscle growth and tissue repair.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

GHK-Cu

Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu)

Moderate

A naturally occurring copper-binding tripeptide widely used in skincare and studied for wound healing and skin remodeling.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

Semax

Semax (synthetic ACTH 4-10 analogue)

Moderate

A synthetic heptapeptide approved in Russia for stroke and cognitive disorders, studied for BDNF-driven neuroprotection.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Selank

Selank (synthetic tuftsin analogue)

Moderate

A synthetic anxiolytic peptide developed in Russia, studied for anxiety and mild cognitive effects without sedation.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Cerebrolysin

Cerebrolysin (porcine brain-derived neuropeptides)

Moderate

A standardized mixture of neuropeptides used clinically in many countries for stroke, dementia, and TBI.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Epitalon

Epitalon (Epithalon, pineal tetrapeptide)

Preliminary

A synthetic tetrapeptide studied in Russian research for telomerase activation and effects on aging biomarkers.

Anti-agingRev. Sep 2026

Elamipretide

Elamipretide (SS-31, mitochondrial-targeted peptide)

Moderate

An investigational mitochondria-targeting peptide studied for rare mitochondrial disease and age-related organ decline.

Anti-agingRev. Sep 2026

Thymosin Alpha-1

Thymosin Alpha-1 (Thymalfasin)

Moderate

An immune-modulating thymic peptide approved in many countries for hepatitis and used as an immune adjuvant.

ImmuneRev. Sep 2026

Thymalin

Thymalin (thymic peptide bioregulator)

Preliminary

A thymus-derived peptide preparation studied in Russian research for restoring age-related immune decline.

ImmuneRev. Sep 2026

PT-141

Bremelanotide (melanocortin receptor agonist)

Strong

An FDA-approved melanocortin agonist for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.

MelanocortinRev. Sep 2026

Melanotan II

Melanotan II (melanocortin receptor agonist)

Preliminary

An unapproved melanocortin agonist studied for skin pigmentation and libido, with notable safety concerns.

MelanocortinRev. Sep 2026

Setmelanotide

Setmelanotide (MC4R agonist)

Strong

An FDA-approved MC4R agonist for rare genetic forms of obesity driven by defects in the melanocortin pathway.

MelanocortinRev. Sep 2026

FOXO4-DRI

FOXO4-DRI (senolytic peptide)

Preliminary

An experimental senolytic peptide that selectively triggers death of senescent cells in animal studies.

Anti-agingRev. Sep 2026

Glutathione

Glutathione (GSH, gamma-glutamyl-cysteinyl-glycine)

Moderate

The body's master intracellular antioxidant tripeptide, used to support redox balance, detoxification, and skin, with mixed clinical evidence for supplementation.

AntioxidantRev. Sep 2026

NAC

N-Acetylcysteine

Strong

A glutathione precursor that is FDA-approved as a mucolytic and antidote for acetaminophen overdose, and studied more broadly in psychiatry and respiratory health.

AntioxidantRev. Sep 2026

NAD+

Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide

Preliminary

A central metabolic coenzyme marketed via IV and injectable forms for anti-aging and recovery, with declining levels in aging but limited clinical proof for supplementation.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

NMN

Nicotinamide Mononucleotide

Preliminary

A direct NAD+ precursor studied for metabolic and physical-function benefits in aging, with early human trials and a contested regulatory status in the US.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial ORF of the 12S rRNA type-c

Preliminary

A mitochondrial-derived peptide studied as an exercise mimetic that improves metabolic homeostasis and insulin sensitivity in animal models.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Humanin

Humanin (mitochondrial-derived peptide)

Preliminary

A mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for neuroprotection and metabolic health, found at higher levels in some long-lived populations.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

GDF-11

Growth Differentiation Factor 11

Preliminary

A circulating TGF-beta family factor at the center of young-blood rejuvenation research, with contested and preliminary evidence.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Hexarelin

Hexarelin (growth hormone secretagogue)

Moderate

A potent synthetic GH-releasing hexapeptide studied for growth hormone release and direct cardioprotective effects.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

GHRP-2

Pralmorelin (Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 2)

Moderate

A second-generation GH secretagogue approved in Japan as a diagnostic agent, producing strong GH release with less appetite effect than GHRP-6.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

AOD-9604

AOD-9604 (modified growth hormone fragment)

Preliminary

A modified fragment of growth hormone developed for obesity that promotes fat metabolism in animals but failed to beat placebo in human weight-loss trials.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

HGH Fragment 176-191

Growth Hormone Fragment 176-191

Preliminary

The lipolytic C-terminal fragment of growth hormone studied in animals for fat loss without growth-hormone-like effects on glucose or IGF-1.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Survodutide

Survodutide (GLP-1 / glucagon dual agonist)

Moderate

An investigational once-weekly GLP-1 and glucagon receptor dual agonist studied for obesity and metabolic liver disease.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Mazdutide

Mazdutide (GLP-1 / glucagon dual agonist)

Moderate

An investigational GLP-1 and glucagon receptor dual agonist studied for obesity and type 2 diabetes, with advanced trials in China.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Pramlintide

Pramlintide (amylin analogue)

Strong

An FDA-approved synthetic amylin analogue used with insulin to improve post-meal glucose control and reduce appetite.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Adipotide

Adipotide (FTPP, fat-targeted proapoptotic peptide)

Preliminary

An experimental peptide that targets the blood supply of white fat, causing dramatic weight loss in primates but with significant kidney toxicity.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Follistatin

Follistatin (myostatin/activin antagonist)

Preliminary

A natural protein that blocks myostatin and activin, studied largely through gene therapy for muscle growth and muscular dystrophy.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

PEG-MGF

Pegylated Mechano Growth Factor

Preliminary

A pegylated version of an IGF-1 splice variant studied in animals for muscle repair and satellite cell activation after damage.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

ACE-031

ACE-031 (soluble activin receptor type IIB)

Preliminary

A myostatin/activin decoy studied for muscular dystrophy whose trials were halted over vascular safety signals.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

Thymosin Beta-4

Thymosin Beta-4 (TB4)

Preliminary

A naturally occurring actin-binding peptide studied for wound healing, cardiac repair, and eye conditions; the parent molecule of TB-500.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

ARA-290

Cibinetide (ARA-290)

Moderate

An EPO-derived peptide that activates tissue-protective repair signaling without raising red blood cells, studied for nerve pain in sarcoidosis.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

KPV

KPV (lysine-proline-valine, alpha-MSH fragment)

Preliminary

A small anti-inflammatory tripeptide derived from alpha-MSH studied for gut inflammation and skin, mostly in preclinical models.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

Larazotide

Larazotide Acetate (AT-1001)

Moderate

An investigational gut-barrier peptide for celiac disease that reached Phase 3 but was terminated by the sponsor without a published result.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

LL-37

LL-37 (human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide)

Preliminary

The main human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide, central to innate immunity and wound healing, with a complex double-edged role in disease.

ImmuneRev. Sep 2026

Dihexa

Dihexa (angiotensin IV analogue)

Preliminary

An experimental angiotensin-derived peptide reported to be an extremely potent promoter of new synapse formation in animal models of cognition.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

P21

P21 (P021, CNTF-derived peptide)

Preliminary

A small peptide derived from a neurotrophic factor studied for promoting new neuron growth and protecting against Alzheimer-like changes in animals.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

PE-22-28

PE-22-28 (spadin analogue)

Preliminary

An experimental peptide studied for rapid antidepressant effects and neurogenesis by blocking a potassium channel in the brain.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Noopept

Noopept (Omberacetam)

Moderate

A proline-containing dipeptide nootropic approved in Russia, studied for mild cognitive impairment and neuroprotection.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Melanotan I

Afamelanotide (Melanotan I)

Strong

An FDA-approved melanocortin agonist that increases skin pigmentation to protect people with a rare light-sensitivity disorder.

MelanocortinRev. Sep 2026

Gonadorelin

Gonadorelin (synthetic GnRH)

Moderate

Synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone, historically approved for diagnosis and fertility and now used to preserve testicular function during testosterone therapy.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Kisspeptin-10

Kisspeptin-10

Moderate

A reproductive neuropeptide that triggers the body's own GnRH release, studied for fertility, hypogonadism, and sexual response.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Oxytocin

Oxytocin

Moderate

A natural hormone that is FDA-approved for labor and is also studied, with mixed results, for social, bonding, and psychiatric effects.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Ghrelin

Ghrelin (endogenous growth hormone secretagogue)

Strong

The body's own hunger hormone and the natural trigger for growth hormone release, and the template for the entire GHRP peptide class.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

GHRP-1

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 1

Moderate

An early synthetic growth hormone releasing peptide, part of the first generation that established the GHRP class.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Somatropin

Somatropin (recombinant human growth hormone)

Strong

FDA-approved recombinant human growth hormone used for growth hormone deficiency and several other approved indications.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Somatostatin

Somatostatin (growth hormone inhibiting hormone)

Strong

The natural hormone that switches off growth hormone release; its analogues like octreotide are approved drugs.

Growth HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Orforglipron

Orforglipron (oral non-peptide GLP-1 agonist)

Moderate

An investigational once-daily oral GLP-1 receptor agonist that is a small molecule rather than a peptide, studied for obesity and diabetes.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Lixisenatide

Lixisenatide (GLP-1 receptor agonist)

Strong

An FDA-approved once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes, also studied for effects beyond glucose control.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Teduglutide

Teduglutide (GLP-2 analogue)

Strong

An FDA-approved GLP-2 analogue that promotes intestinal growth in short bowel syndrome, reducing dependence on IV nutrition.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

GLP-1

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (native incretin hormone)

Strong

The natural gut hormone behind the entire GLP-1 drug class, released after eating to boost insulin and reduce appetite.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

GLP-2

Glucagon-Like Peptide-2 (native intestinal hormone)

Moderate

A natural gut hormone that promotes growth and repair of the intestinal lining, the basis for the drug teduglutide.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Efpeglenatide

Efpeglenatide (long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist)

Moderate

An investigational long-acting GLP-1 agonist that showed cardiovascular and kidney benefits in a large outcomes trial.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Glucagon

Glucagon (pancreatic hormone)

Strong

The hormone that raises blood sugar, FDA-approved as an emergency treatment for severe hypoglycemia and a target of the newest dual and triple agonists.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Tesofensine

Tesofensine (triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor)

Moderate

An investigational non-peptide weight-loss drug that suppresses appetite by acting on brain neurotransmitters.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

5-Amino-1MQ

5-Amino-1-Methylquinolinium (NNMT inhibitor)

Preliminary

An experimental small-molecule enzyme inhibitor studied in animals for fat metabolism and muscle, popular on longevity resources.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

DSIP

Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide

Preliminary

A naturally occurring peptide studied for sleep, stress resilience, and pain, with limited and inconsistent human evidence.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Davunetide

Davunetide (NAP, ADNP-derived peptide)

Preliminary

A neuroprotective peptide fragment studied in humans for neurodegenerative disease, with a failed pivotal trial but ongoing interest.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

FGL

FG Loop Peptide (NCAM-derived)

Preliminary

A peptide derived from a neural cell adhesion molecule studied in animals for memory, plasticity, and neuroprotection.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Cortexin

Cortexin (polypeptide brain preparation)

Preliminary

A mixture of low-molecular-weight brain peptides used in Russia for stroke, brain injury, and cognitive disorders.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Pinealon

Pinealon (Glu-Asp-Arg peptide bioregulator)

Preliminary

A short synthetic peptide bioregulator from the Khavinson group studied for brain protection and cognition.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Thymogen

Thymogen (Glu-Trp dipeptide)

Preliminary

A synthetic dipeptide immune modulator derived from thymus peptide research, used in Russia to support immune function.

ImmuneRev. Sep 2026

Thymopentin

Thymopentin (TP-5, thymopoietin fragment)

Moderate

A pentapeptide fragment of thymopoietin studied and used in some countries as an immune modulator.

ImmuneRev. Sep 2026

Thymulin

Thymulin (zinc-dependent thymic hormone)

Preliminary

A zinc-dependent thymic hormone studied for immune regulation, inflammation, and pain, mostly in preclinical work.

ImmuneRev. Sep 2026

Vilon

Vilon (Lys-Glu dipeptide bioregulator)

Preliminary

A synthetic dipeptide from the Khavinson bioregulator research studied for immune and anti-aging effects.

Anti-agingRev. Sep 2026

Cardiogen

Cardiogen (Ala-Glu-Asp-Arg peptide bioregulator)

Preliminary

A synthetic peptide bioregulator studied in Russian research for cardiovascular tissue and age-related heart changes.

Anti-agingRev. Sep 2026

VIP

Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide

Preliminary

A signaling peptide with broad roles in immunity, inflammation, and blood flow, studied intranasally for chronic inflammatory conditions.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

Alpha-MSH

Alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone

Moderate

The natural melanocortin hormone behind skin pigmentation, appetite, and inflammation, and the template for melanotan and related peptides.

MelanocortinRev. Sep 2026

HCG

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

Strong

An FDA-approved gonadotropin used in fertility and to maintain testicular function and testosterone production in men.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Vasopressin

Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone, AVP)

Strong

The natural water-retention hormone, FDA-approved as a drug to raise blood pressure in critically ill patients.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Desmopressin

Desmopressin (DDAVP, vasopressin analogue)

Strong

An FDA-approved vasopressin analogue for diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, and certain bleeding disorders.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Octreotide

Octreotide (somatostatin analogue)

Strong

An FDA-approved long-acting somatostatin analogue used for acromegaly and hormone-secreting tumors.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Teriparatide

Teriparatide (parathyroid hormone 1-34)

Strong

An FDA-approved bone-building peptide, a fragment of parathyroid hormone used for severe osteoporosis.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Abaloparatide

Abaloparatide (PTHrP analogue)

Strong

An FDA-approved bone-building peptide analogue of parathyroid hormone-related protein for postmenopausal osteoporosis.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Calcitonin

Calcitonin (salmon calcitonin)

Moderate

A hormone that lowers blood calcium, FDA-approved (as salmon calcitonin) for osteoporosis, Paget's disease, and high calcium.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Leuprolide

Leuprolide (GnRH agonist)

Strong

An FDA-approved GnRH agonist that suppresses sex hormones, used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, and precocious puberty.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Goserelin

Goserelin (GnRH agonist)

Strong

An FDA-approved GnRH agonist implant that suppresses sex hormones for prostate and breast cancer and endometriosis.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Cetrorelix

Cetrorelix (GnRH antagonist)

Strong

An FDA-approved GnRH antagonist used in fertility treatment to prevent premature ovulation.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA, thioctic acid)

Moderate

A versatile antioxidant compound studied for diabetic nerve pain and metabolic health, sold as a supplement and used as a drug in some countries.

AntioxidantRev. Sep 2026

Ergothioneine

L-Ergothioneine

Preliminary

A diet-derived antioxidant amino acid that accumulates in cells via a dedicated transporter, studied as a possible longevity nutrient.

AntioxidantRev. Sep 2026

L-Carnitine

L-Carnitine

Moderate

An amino-acid-derived compound essential for fat metabolism, FDA-approved for genuine deficiency and widely used for energy and recovery.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

Argireline

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline)

Preliminary

A topical cosmetic peptide marketed as a 'Botox-like' wrinkle reducer that relaxes expression lines at the skin surface.

CosmeticRev. Sep 2026

Matrixyl

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl)

Moderate

A widely used topical skincare peptide that signals the skin to produce more collagen, studied for fine lines and firmness.

CosmeticRev. Sep 2026

SNAP-8

Acetyl Octapeptide-3 (SNAP-8)

Preliminary

A topical cosmetic peptide extension of Argireline marketed for reducing the appearance of expression wrinkles.

CosmeticRev. Sep 2026

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

Strong

An essential vitamin given by injection for deficiency and widely offered in wellness clinics for energy, though benefit without deficiency is limited.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

CagriSema

CagriSema (cagrilintide + semaglutide)

Moderate

A fixed combination of the amylin analogue cagrilintide and semaglutide that produced about 23% weight loss in Phase 3 and has been filed for FDA approval.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

MariTide

Maridebart Cafraglutide (MariTide, AMG 133)

Moderate

Amgen's monthly-dosed obesity drug that pairs GLP-1 activation with GIP receptor blockade, reaching around 20% weight loss in Phase 2.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

VK2735

VK2735 (dual GLP-1 / GIP agonist)

Moderate

Viking Therapeutics' dual GLP-1 and GIP agonist in Phase 3 as an injection, with an oral version showing rapid early weight loss.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Amycretin

Amycretin (unimolecular GLP-1 / amylin agonist)

Moderate

Novo Nordisk's single-molecule GLP-1 and amylin agonist, in oral and injectable forms, that showed strong early weight loss and is heading to Phase 3.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Petrelintide

Petrelintide (long-acting amylin analogue)

Moderate

A once-weekly amylin analogue from Zealand and Roche being developed as a potentially better-tolerated obesity treatment, with positive Phase 2 results.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Pemvidutide

Pemvidutide (GLP-1 / glucagon dual agonist)

Moderate

Altimmune's GLP-1 and glucagon dual agonist being developed for obesity and metabolic liver disease, with a focus on preserving lean mass.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Ecnoglutide

Ecnoglutide (long-acting GLP-1 agonist)

Moderate

A long-acting GLP-1 agonist in Phase 3 development, notable for the potential of extended, less frequent dosing.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Danuglipron

Danuglipron (oral small-molecule GLP-1 agonist)

Preliminary

Pfizer's oral small-molecule GLP-1 agonist whose development was discontinued after tolerability and safety signals.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Bimagrumab

Bimagrumab (anti-activin receptor antibody)

Moderate

A muscle-preserving antibody that blocks activin receptors to reduce fat while increasing lean mass, being studied alongside GLP-1 drugs.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Efocipegtrutide

Efocipegtrutide (HM15211, GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple agonist)

Preliminary

A triple GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon agonist developed mainly for metabolic liver disease.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Nicotinamide Riboside

Nicotinamide Riboside (NR)

Moderate

A well-studied vitamin B3 form and NAD+ precursor that reliably raises NAD+ levels in humans, widely used in longevity supplement stacks.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Urolithin A

Urolithin A

Moderate

A gut-derived compound that triggers mitophagy and has improved muscle function in older adults in human trials, one of the better-evidenced longevity supplements.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Spermidine

Spermidine

Preliminary

A natural polyamine that induces autophagy, linked in population studies to lower mortality and studied for cardiovascular and cognitive aging.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Fisetin

Fisetin (senolytic flavonoid)

Preliminary

A plant flavonoid and leading natural senolytic that clears senescent cells in animal studies and is now in human frailty trials.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Quercetin

Quercetin (senolytic flavonoid)

Preliminary

A common dietary flavonoid used as a senolytic, most notably paired with the drug dasatinib in human senescence trials.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Dasatinib

Dasatinib (senolytic; approved leukemia drug)

Preliminary

An FDA-approved leukemia drug repurposed in research as a senolytic, most often combined with quercetin to clear senescent cells.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Rapamycin

Rapamycin (Sirolimus, mTOR inhibitor)

Preliminary

An FDA-approved mTOR inhibitor that extends lifespan in animals and is widely studied off-label at low, intermittent doses for longevity.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Calcium AKG

Calcium Alpha-Ketoglutarate (Ca-AKG)

Preliminary

A metabolite supplement studied for healthy aging, with an early human study suggesting a reduction in biological age markers.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

GlyNAC

GlyNAC (Glycine + N-Acetylcysteine)

Preliminary

A combination of glycine and NAC studied in older adults for restoring glutathione and improving multiple markers of aging.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

SLU-PP-332

SLU-PP-332 (ERR agonist exercise mimetic)

Preliminary

An experimental 'exercise mimetic' that activates energy-metabolism pathways in animals, with no human data yet.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Eloralintide

Eloralintide (LY3841136)

Moderate

Lilly's selective amylin agonist that reached about 20% weight loss in Phase 2 with milder gut side effects than GLP-1 drugs, now in Phase 3 alone and as an add-on to tirzepatide.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Berobenatide

Berobenatide (MET-097i, PF-08653944)

Moderate

An ultra-long-acting GLP-1 agonist with a roughly 15-day half-life built for once-monthly injection, the centerpiece of Pfizer's Metsera acquisition and now heading into ten Phase 3 trials.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Aleniglipron

Aleniglipron (GSBR-1290)

Moderate

Structure Therapeutics' once-daily oral small-molecule GLP-1 agonist that produced 16.3% placebo-adjusted weight loss at 44 weeks, the highest reported for any GLP-1 pill so far.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Ribupatide

Ribupatide (HRS9531, KAI-9531)

Moderate

A once-weekly GLP-1/GIP dual agonist in the tirzepatide class that delivered 19.2% weight loss at 48 weeks in a Chinese Phase 3 trial and is now in global pivotal studies at higher doses.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Enicepatide

Enicepatide (CT-388, RO7795068)

Moderate

Roche's signaling-biased GLP-1/GIP dual agonist that produced 22.5% placebo-adjusted weight loss at 48 weeks in Phase 2, the strongest number in its class, with Phase 3 starting in 2026.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Elecoglipron

Elecoglipron (AZD5004, ECC5004)

Moderate

AstraZeneca's once-daily oral GLP-1 pill, 10.5% weight loss at 26 weeks in Phase 2b, now entering a broad Phase 3 program.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

UBT251

UBT251 (GLP-1/GIP/glucagon triple agonist)

Preliminary

Novo Nordisk's licensed triple agonist that produced up to 19.7% weight loss in 24 weeks in a Chinese Phase 2, the company's answer to retatrutide.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

HRS-7535

HRS-7535 (KAI-7535), oral GLP-1 receptor agonist

Moderate

Hengrui's once-daily oral GLP-1 pill with two positive Chinese Phase 3 trials (about 11% weight loss at 50 weeks), filed in China and in global Phase 2 through Kailera.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

AZD6234

AZD6234, long-acting amylin analog

Preliminary

AstraZeneca's weekly amylin analog that jumped to Phase 3 in 2026 as a monotherapy and as an add-on to GLP-1 drugs, with detailed Phase 2 numbers still unpublished.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

MET-233i

MET-233i, once-monthly amylin analog

Preliminary

Pfizer's monthly amylin analog (from Metsera) with a 19-day half-life, being co-formulated with berobenatide into a once-monthly GLP-1 plus amylin combination.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Nimacimab

Nimacimab, peripherally restricted CB1 antibody

Preliminary

An antibody that blocks the cannabinoid CB1 receptor outside the brain; alone it did little, but with semaglutide it reached 22.3% weight loss at 52 weeks and halved regain during a drug holiday.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Monlunabant

Monlunabant (INV-202)

Preliminary

Novo Nordisk's oral peripherally acting CB1 blocker: 7.1 kg weight loss in 16 weeks in Phase 2a, but with dose-related anxiety, irritability and sleep problems that Phase 2b must resolve.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

BI 3034701

BI 3034701, GLP-1/GIP/NPY2 triple receptor agonist

Preliminary

Boehringer Ingelheim's first-in-class triple agonist that swaps glucagon for the NPY2 (PYY-type) satiety receptor, entering Phase 2 in July 2026 with no efficacy data yet.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Apitegromab

Apitegromab (SRK-015)

Moderate

An antibody against latent myostatin, under FDA review for spinal muscular atrophy (decision due September 30, 2026) and shown to preserve 55% of the lean mass otherwise lost on tirzepatide.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

Trevogrumab

Trevogrumab (REGN1033) with garetosmab (REGN2477)

Preliminary

Regeneron's anti-myostatin antibody, alone or with the anti-activin antibody garetosmab, preserved 51% to 81% of lean mass during semaglutide weight loss in the COURAGE trial, at the cost of more adverse events.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

Taldefgrobep alfa

Taldefgrobep alfa (BHV-2000)

Preliminary

Biohaven's anti-myostatin/activin fusion protein being tested as a standalone weight-loss drug, with a Phase 2 obesity readout expected in the second half of 2026.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

Enobosarm

Enobosarm (ostarine, GTx-024, MK-2866)

Moderate

The selective androgen receptor modulator known on the gray market as ostarine, now in formal trials where 3 mg cut lean-mass loss on semaglutide by 71% in adults over 60.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

SRK-439

SRK-439, subcutaneous selective myostatin inhibitor

Preliminary

Scholar Rock's follow-on to apitegromab, engineered for self-injection alongside GLP-1 drugs; Phase 1 readout expected in the second half of 2026.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

Efruxifermin

Efruxifermin (EFX, AKR-001)

Moderate

A weekly FGF21 analog that reversed cirrhosis in a subset of MASH patients at 96 weeks in Phase 2b, with three Phase 3 SYNCHRONY trials under way.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Pegozafermin

Pegozafermin (BIO89-100)

Moderate

A glycoPEGylated FGF21 analog dosed weekly or every two weeks, now owned by Roche and in two Phase 3 MASH trials.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Efimosfermin alfa

Efimosfermin alfa (BOS-580)

Moderate

GSK's once-monthly FGF21 analog, acquired for $1.2 billion upfront, with FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for MASH and Phase 2 results published in 2026.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Lanifibranor

Lanifibranor, pan-PPAR agonist

Moderate

An oral pan-PPAR agonist for MASH whose 1,000-patient Phase 3 (NATiV3) completed its last patient visit in September 2026, with results due by year end.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

BGE-102

BGE-102, oral NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor

Preliminary

BioAge's brain-penetrant NLRP3 inhibitor that cut the inflammation marker hsCRP by a median 86% in two weeks in Phase 1, the strongest human anti-inflammaging signal from a geroscience company so far.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Foselutoclax

Foselutoclax (UBX1325)

Moderate

The most advanced senolytic in humans: an injected BCL-xL inhibitor that matched the biologic aflibercept on vision at most timepoints in a Phase 2b for diabetic macular edema.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

RLS-1496

RLS-1496, topical GPX4-modulating senolytic

Preliminary

Rubedo's topical senolytic that met its Phase 1 safety endpoint in psoriasis, eczema and photo-aged skin, with collagen gene expression rising in treated skin.

Anti-agingRev. Sep 2026

ER-100

ER-100, partial epigenetic reprogramming gene therapy (OSK)

Preliminary

The first partial cellular reprogramming therapy in humans: Life Biosciences dosed the first patient in June 2026, delivering three Yamanaka factors to retinal cells to reverse epigenetic age in glaucoma and optic neuropathy.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

RTR242

RTR242, oral autophagy and lysosomal enhancer (Retro Biosciences)

Preliminary

The first clinical drug from Retro Biosciences, the Sam Altman-backed longevity company: an oral, brain-penetrant molecule meant to restore cellular clean-up (autophagy) for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, in Phase 1 since December 2025.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Klotho

Alpha-Klotho (secreted s-KL) and klotho-based therapies

Preliminary

The 'anti-aging gene' protein whose blood levels track with longevity and cognition; a gene therapy (KLTO-202) is heading toward human trials, while products sold online as 'klotho peptide' are not the protein studied.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

LOY-002

LOY-002, canine lifespan-extension drug (Loyal)

Preliminary

A daily pill for senior dogs that could become the first drug the FDA has ever approved for extending lifespan; the agency accepted its safety and effectiveness packages in 2025 and 2026.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Trontinemab

Trontinemab (RG6102), Brainshuttle anti-amyloid antibody

Moderate

Roche's anti-amyloid antibody with a transferrin-receptor 'shuttle' that cleared amyloid in 91% of patients within seven months at a fraction of the ARIA seen with lecanemab or donanemab; Phase 3 started in 2025.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Remternetug

Remternetug (LY3372993)

Moderate

Lilly's next-generation, self-injected successor to donanemab that cleared amyloid in 75% of patients by six months in Phase 1, with a Phase 3 that completed in 2026.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Buntanetap

Buntanetap (posiphen, ANVS401)

Preliminary

An oral drug that lowers production of amyloid, tau and alpha-synuclein at once, now in an 850-patient Alzheimer's Phase 3 with a symptomatic readout due early 2027.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

NNZ-2591

NNZ-2591, cyclic glycine-proline analog

Preliminary

An oral IGF-1 metabolite mimic from the makers of trofinetide (Daybue), in the first-ever Phase 3 for Phelan-McDermid syndrome since February 2026.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Navepegritide

Navepegritide (TransCon CNP, Yuviwel)

Strong

A once-weekly prodrug of C-type natriuretic peptide, FDA-approved in February 2026 for achondroplasia in children aged two and older.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

Lorecivivint

Lorecivivint (SM04690)

Moderate

An injected Wnt-pathway small molecule for knee osteoarthritis, given once or twice a year, with an NDA submitted to the FDA in January 2026 after multi-year cartilage-preservation data.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

Dersimelagon

Dersimelagon (MT-7117)

Moderate

An oral selective MC1R agonist, a small-molecule cousin of afamelanotide, that met its Phase 3 endpoint in the light-sensitivity disorder erythropoietic protoporphyria in January 2026.

MelanocortinRev. Sep 2026

PL8177

PL8177, oral MC1R agonist peptide

Preliminary

Palatin's oral melanocortin-1 receptor agonist peptide for ulcerative colitis, with a small Phase 2 showing 33% remission versus 0% on placebo before the study was cut short for licensing.

MelanocortinRev. Sep 2026

FLGR-242

FLGR-242 (recombinant truncated follistatin construct)

Preliminary

A gray-market recombinant follistatin fragment marketed since late 2025 as a myostatin trap that builds muscle; there are no published studies, no pharmacokinetics and no safety data on the molecule itself.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

Pentadeca Arginate

Pentadeca Arginate (PDA, pentadecapeptide arginate)

Preliminary

The same 15 amino acid sequence as BPC-157 with an arginine salt instead of acetate, created as a compounding workaround; it has no studies of its own and inherits BPC-157's animal-only evidence.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

KLOW blend

KLOW (GHK-Cu + KPV + BPC-157 + TB-500)

Preliminary

A four-peptide vendor blend, typically 50 mg GHK-Cu with 10 mg each of KPV, BPC-157 and TB-500, sold for repair and inflammation; no study has ever tested the combination, and GHK-Cu makes up most of the vial.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

GLOW blend

GLOW (GHK-Cu + BPC-157 + TB-500)

Preliminary

A three-peptide vendor blend (GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB-500, typically 70 mg) marketed for skin and recovery; unstudied as a combination and mostly copper peptide by mass.

CosmeticRev. Sep 2026

BRP

BRP (BRINP2-related peptide)

Preliminary

A 12 amino acid peptide discovered by AI-guided prohormone screening at Stanford that cut food intake by up to half in mice and minipigs through a non-GLP-1 pathway; no human trial exists.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Methylene Blue

Methylene blue (methylthioninium chloride)

Preliminary

An FDA-approved antidote for methemoglobinemia that biohackers take at low doses for mitochondrial energy and focus; the cognitive evidence is thin and it is a monoamine oxidase inhibitor with documented fatal interactions with antidepressants.

AntioxidantRev. Sep 2026

ATX-304

ATX-304 (O-304), pan-AMPK activator

Preliminary

An oral AMPK activator with one 28-day human pilot in type 2 diabetes and recent mouse data, now sold as a research chemical and promoted as an exercise mimetic or metformin replacement.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Enclomiphene

Enclomiphene citrate

Moderate

The trans isomer of clomiphene, prescribed off-label through compounding to raise testosterone while preserving sperm production; never FDA-approved on its own after repeated complete response letters.

HormoneRev. Sep 2026

MGF

Mechano Growth Factor (IGF-1Ec E-peptide)

Preliminary

A 24 amino acid fragment of a load-induced IGF-1 splice variant, sold for local muscle repair; in-vitro and animal data only, with at least one failed replication and a half-life of minutes.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

IGF-1 DES

Des(1-3)IGF-1

Preliminary

IGF-1 missing its first three amino acids, which stops binding proteins from holding it and makes it roughly ten times more potent but cleared in minutes; in-vitro and animal data only.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

Trodusquemine

Trodusquemine (MSI-1436)

Preliminary

An aminosterol PTP1B inhibitor from dogfish shark that regenerated heart tissue in zebrafish and mice and caused fat-specific weight loss in obese mice; early human trials never produced published efficacy.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Verteporfin

Verteporfin (Visudyne), YAP inhibitor

Preliminary

An approved eye drug that, injected into wounds in mice, produced regeneration without scars in a landmark 2021 Science paper; the first human scar trial started in June 2026, and off-label self-use carries days of severe photosensitivity.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

PTD-DBM

PTD-DBM (protein transduction domain, Dishevelled-binding motif)

Preliminary

A topical peptide that unblocks Wnt signaling in the scalp and stimulated hair regrowth and new follicle formation in mice; no human trial exists.

CosmeticRev. Sep 2026

CMS-121

CMS-121, fisetin derivative

Preliminary

A Salk Institute fisetin derivative described as a 'geroneuroprotector' that improved memory and reduced brain lipid damage in mouse models of Alzheimer's; still in animal toxicology, yet already sold as a research chemical.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

SkQ1

SkQ1 (plastoquinonyl decyltriphenylphosphonium, Visomitin)

Preliminary

A mitochondria-targeted antioxidant registered in Russia as an eye drop for dry eye; rodent lifespan claims come from a single research group and oral systemic use has no human data.

AntioxidantRev. Sep 2026

BAM15

BAM15, mitochondrial uncoupler

Preliminary

A mitochondrial uncoupler that reversed obesity and insulin resistance in mice with a wider safety margin than DNP, now sold as a supplement-style research chemical with no human data.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Trigonelline

Trigonelline (coffee and fenugreek alkaloid)

Preliminary

A natural NAD+ precursor found in coffee and fenugreek that improved muscle function in aged mice and worms and is lower in people with sarcopenia; no human intervention trial yet.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

AICAR

AICAR (acadesine)

Preliminary

The original 'exercise in a pill' from a 2008 Cell paper, an AMPK activator banned by WADA since 2009; human programs in heart surgery and leukemia failed to produce an approved drug, and effective animal doses are impractically large.

Muscle & PerformanceRev. Sep 2026

Cardarine

GW501516 (cardarine)

Preliminary

A PPAR-delta agonist that GSK abandoned in 2007 after long-term rodent studies produced cancers in multiple organs; still sold widely for endurance and fat loss despite the signal and a WADA ban.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

SR9009

SR9009 (stenabolic)

Preliminary

A REV-ERB agonist marketed as an exercise mimetic; animal data only, very poor oral bioavailability, and published work questioning whether its effects even run through REV-ERB.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

PNC-27

PNC-27, p53-derived membrane-active peptide

Preliminary

An in-vitro cancer-cell-lysing peptide sold online as a cancer cure in nebulized, injectable and other forms; the FDA warned the public after finding bacterial contamination in a product, and no human trial has ever been registered.

ImmuneRev. Sep 2026

Cortagen

Cortagen (Ala-Glu-Asp-Pro, AEDP)

Preliminary

A four amino acid Khavinson bioregulator sold as the defined-sequence cousin of Cortexin for brain recovery; animal data from a single St. Petersburg group and no pharmacokinetics for any route.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

Bronchogen

Bronchogen (Ala-Glu-Asp-Leu, AEDL)

Preliminary

A Khavinson tetrapeptide sold for lung and bronchial health; in-vitro work only, from one group, with no human trials or pharmacokinetics.

ImmuneRev. Sep 2026

Livagen

Livagen (Lys-Glu-Asp-Ala, KEDA)

Preliminary

A Khavinson tetrapeptide sold for liver and gut 'bioregulation'; preclinical work from one group only.

LongevityRev. Sep 2026

Pancragen

Pancragen (Lys-Glu-Asp-Trp, KEDW)

Preliminary

A Khavinson tetrapeptide sold as a pancreatic bioregulator riding the metabolic-health wave; preclinical, single-group evidence only.

MetabolicRev. Sep 2026

Chonluten

Chonluten (Glu-Asp-Gly, EDG)

Preliminary

A Khavinson tripeptide sold for lung and mucosal health; patent-level and single-paper evidence.

ImmuneRev. Sep 2026

AHK-Cu

AHK-Cu (alanine-histidine-lysine copper)

Preliminary

A copper tripeptide marketed as the hair-growth cousin of GHK-Cu; in-vitro stimulation of hair follicle cells only, with no human trial.

CosmeticRev. Sep 2026

Ac-SDKP

N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline (thymosin beta-4 fragment 1-4)

Preliminary

The N-terminal four amino acids of thymosin beta-4, a natural anti-fibrotic peptide broken down by ACE (which is why ACE inhibitors raise it); animal and human observational data, sold as capsules unlikely to survive digestion.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

B7-33

B7-33, single-chain relaxin analog

Preliminary

A simplified relaxin analog that activates the RXFP1 receptor with a bias toward anti-fibrotic signaling; animal and cell data only.

Healing & RecoveryRev. Sep 2026

Orexin-A

Orexin-A (hypocretin-1)

Preliminary

The wakefulness neuropeptide, sold as a nasal spray for alertness after a primate study showed intranasal delivery reversed sleep-deprivation deficits; no human efficacy trial exists and approved narcolepsy drugs use small molecules instead.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

N-Acetyl Semax Amidate

N-Acetyl Semax Amidate (NASA)

Preliminary

A terminally modified analog of Semax sold as a more stable, longer-acting nasal spray; no published study of the amidate form exists, so its parent's Russian literature cannot be assumed to transfer.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026

GB-115

GB-115, cholecystokinin-4 dipeptide analog

Preliminary

A Russian orally active dipeptide anxiolytic acting on the cholecystokinin system, launched by Western vendors in 2026 as a non-sedating benzodiazepine alternative; single-group animal data only.

Nootropic & CNSRev. Sep 2026