Legal status · United States
Is SG1002 legal in the United States?
Written by Aaron CuhaReviewed Sep 2026
Direct answer
No. SG1002 is not approved for any medical use in the United States; its classification is "Investigational, not approved". Lawful access is limited to registered clinical trials. "Research use only" labeling on vials sold online does not make human use lawful. On the evidence, no human study is cited on its profile.
SG1002 in the United States at a glance
| Classification | Investigational, not approved |
|---|---|
| Note | Investigational oral hydrogen sulfide prodrug, studied in heart failure. No approval anywhere and no ageing indication. |
| FDA approval status | Investigational. Not approved for any indication. |
| Human studies cited | 0 of 1 citations on the profile |
| Reviewed | Sep 2026 |
Classification and note come from the SG1002 profile, checked against U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) listings at the reviewed date.
What this means
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SG1002 is being studied in registered clinical trials but has not received FDA marketing approval in the United States.
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Lawful human access is limited to trial participation or a formal early-access scheme where one exists; there is no pharmacy product to prescribe.
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Vials sold online "for research use only" are not trial material, and that label does not make human use lawful.
What SG1002 is
Hydrogen sulfide is required for the lifespan benefits of dietary restriction in several species, so a donor was an unusually well-motivated candidate. It failed at three different starting ages.
The case for testing this was among the strongest in the whole programme. Hydrogen sulfide is a gaseous signalling molecule, and work across yeast, worms, flies and mice found it necessary for the lifespan and stress-resistance benefits of dietary restriction.
Mechanism: An orally bioavailable prodrug that releases hydrogen sulfide, raising plasma sulfide and thiosulfate. Hydrogen sulfide signals largely through persulfidation, adding a sulfur to reactive cysteine residues on target proteins, which modifies their activity.
Regulatory history: Investigational. Not approved for any indication.
How FDA treats this kind of product
Approves prescription drugs by indication and polices unapproved products, including peptides sold online. Compounding pharmacies may prepare some compounds under a prescription when the FDA places them on a permitted bulk-substances category.
The classification above is the The Longevity Archive reading of U.S. Food and Drug Administration listings for SG1002 at the reviewed date, not a legal opinion. Rules change, and importing, prescribing and possessing a compound can each be treated differently. Check the regulator directly before acting on anything here.
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Frequently asked questions
Is SG1002 legal in the United States?
No. SG1002 is not approved for any medical use in the United States; its classification is "Investigational, not approved". Lawful access is limited to registered clinical trials. "Research use only" labeling on vials sold online does not make human use lawful. On the evidence, no human study is cited on its profile. Note: Investigational oral hydrogen sulfide prodrug, studied in heart failure. No approval anywhere and no ageing indication.
Can I buy SG1002 in the United States?
No approved product exists to buy. In the United States SG1002 is classified as "Investigational, not approved", so there is no licensed pharmacy product. Vendors selling it "for research use only" are not selling it for human use, and that label does not change its legal status. This site does not list or recommend vendors. Note: Investigational oral hydrogen sulfide prodrug, studied in heart failure. No approval anywhere and no ageing indication.
Is SG1002 FDA approved?
No. FDA status: Investigational. Not approved for any indication.. Current US classification: "Investigational, not approved". On the evidence, no human study is cited on its profile.
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Full research profile
Mechanism, cited studies, FDA status and the full legal summary for SG1002 live on its compound profile.
SG1002 profileThis page is general information about the regulatory status of SG1002 in the United States, current as of Sep 2026. It is not legal advice, and classifications change; check U.S. Food and Drug Administration directly or consult a lawyer for a specific situation. Educational use only. This database summarizes published research. It is not medical advice and contains no dosing protocols or recommendations for personal use. The Longevity Archive has no vendor relationships and does not recommend where to buy anything.