Peptide Glossary
Comprehensive definitions of peptide science terms
2X Blend
A pre-mixed vial containing two peptides (like Tesamorelin and Ipamorelin) designed to work together for better results, such as fat loss and muscle building. Blends make dosing easier by combining effects.
3X Blend
Similar to a 2X blend but with three peptides (e.g., Tesamoralin, Ipamorelin, and MGF), often for advanced goals like athletic recovery, anti-aging, and adding lean muscle.
4X Blend
A blend of four peptides (e.g., Tesamoralin, Ipamorelin, GHRP-2, and MGF) aimed at bulking, increasing muscle mass, and boosting appetite.
Amino Acid
The basic building blocks that link together to form peptides and proteins. There are 20 common ones in the body, each with a unique side chain that gives it special properties.
Anti-biofilm
A property that helps break down or prevent sticky layers (biofilms) formed by bacteria, making infections harder to treat.
Antimicrobial
Something that kills or stops the growth of microbes like bacteria, viruses, or fungi, acting like a natural antibiotic.
AOD-9604
A synthetic peptide derived from human growth hormone that helps break down fat (lipolysis) without affecting hunger or blood sugar levels. Often used for weight management and stacked with other peptides.
BAC Water
Short for Bacteriostatic Water, a sterile water mixed with a small amount of benzyl alcohol to prevent bacterial growth. It's used to dissolve (reconstitute) peptide powders for safe injection.
BDNF
Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor - A protein that supports the growth and survival of brain cells (neurogenesis), helping with memory, learning, mood, and cognitive function. Used in peptides for brain health and repair.
Bioavailability
The proportion of a substance that enters circulation when introduced into the body and is able to have an active effect at the target site.
BPC-157
A synthetic peptide known for its healing properties; it protects and repairs tissues like muscles, gut, heart, and nerves. Popular for injury recovery, reducing inflammation, and overall protection (neuroprotective, gastroprotective, etc.).
Cagrilintide
A peptide that controls appetite, supports weight loss, and improves metabolism. Often added to GLP-1 peptides to enhance effects and reduce doses.
Cardioprotective
Describes something that protects the heart from damage, like reducing inflammation or improving blood flow.
Circadian Clock
Your body's internal 24-hour rhythm that controls sleep, hormones, and other functions; disrupting it can affect health.
CJC-1295 (No DAC)
A growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) peptide that boosts your body's natural growth hormone and IGF-1 levels for muscle growth, fat loss, and anti-aging. 'No DAC' means it's short-acting without a prolonging modification.
CJC-1295 (With DAC)
Similar to the no-DAC version but with a Drug Affinity Complex (DAC) that makes it last longer in the body, allowing less frequent dosing.
Curcumin
A natural compound from turmeric used here as an injectable for reducing inflammation, acting as an antioxidant, and supporting tissue repair and gut health.
DAC
Drug Affinity Complex - A chemical modification added to some peptides (like CJC-1295) to make them stay active in the body longer, reducing how often you need to inject.
DSIP
Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide - A peptide that helps reset your sleep cycle, supports the nervous and hormonal systems, and aids in detox or withdrawal from substances like alcohol or opioids.
Endogenous
Something produced naturally inside your body, like endogenous growth hormone (made by your pituitary gland) versus exogenous (injected from outside).
Epitalon
A synthetic peptide that works on the pineal gland to lengthen telomeres (DNA caps), restore melatonin levels, and promote anti-aging effects.
Fasted
A state where you haven't eaten for a while (e.g., 45 minutes before/after injection), often recommended to maximize peptide absorption or effects.
Follistatin 344
A peptide that blocks myostatin (a protein that limits muscle growth), helping increase muscle mass, strength, and treat muscle wasting; also reduces cortisol.
Gastroprotective
Protects the stomach and digestive system from damage or inflammation.
GHK-Cu
A copper-bound peptide that tightens skin, reduces wrinkles, fights hair loss, aids wound healing, bone repair, and reduces inflammation.
Ghrelin
A hormone made in the stomach that signals hunger to the brain; some peptides affect it to increase appetite.
GHRP-2
A growth hormone-releasing peptide (second strongest) that boosts natural GH and ghrelin for muscle growth; increases appetite slightly.
GHRP-6
Similar to GHRP-2 but third strongest, with stronger appetite stimulation for bulking.
Glow Blend
A mix of GHK-Cu, BPC-157, and TB-500 for enhancing skin health, accelerating healing, and supporting tissue regeneration.
GLP-1
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 - A hormone mimic that enhances insulin, lowers blood sugar, suppresses appetite, and promotes weight loss (up to 15%); may cause nausea.
GLP-1 Dual Agonist
Targets two receptors (GLP-1 and GIP) for better weight loss (up to 20%), slower digestion, and less nausea; similar to drugs like Tirzepatide.
GLP-3
A triple agonist adding glucagon receptor action for even more weight loss (up to 25%), easier on the stomach, with added energy and mental clarity.
Gonadorelin
A peptide that stimulates the release of hormones (LH and FSH) to boost testosterone production and treat low hormone levels (hypogonadism).
Half-Life
The time required for the concentration of a substance to decrease to half of its initial value, important for determining dosing frequency in research.
HCG
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin - A hormone used to stimulate testosterone and sperm in men or ovulation in women; treats hypogonadism and supports fertility.
Hexarelin
The most potent growth hormone-releasing peptide that boosts GH without increasing appetite; promotes muscle growth.
HGH
Human Growth Hormone - The actual growth hormone injected directly (exogenous) to build muscle, increase bone density, and promote fat breakdown.
Hypogonadism
A condition where the body doesn't produce enough sex hormones like testosterone, leading to low energy, fertility issues, etc.
IGF-1
Insulin-Like Growth Factor-1 - A hormone stimulated by GH that helps build muscle, burn fat, and repair tissues.
IGF1-DES
A short-acting variant of IGF-1 for similar muscle and fat effects.
IGF1-LR3
A long-acting form of IGF-1 that binds to receptors to build muscle, boost metabolism, and aid recovery.
Inflammatory Cytokines
Small proteins released during inflammation that can cause pain or damage if overproduced; some peptides reduce them.
Intramuscular (IM)
An injection method where the needle goes into a muscle for faster absorption.
Ipamorelin
A growth hormone-releasing peptide that boosts GH without increasing appetite, cortisol, or prolactin; great for muscle growth.
Kisspeptin
A peptide that helps balance hormones, support reproductive health, and overall wellness.
KPV
An anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial peptide that reduces cytokines, promotes wound healing, and helps with gut issues like inflammatory bowel disease.
Lipolysis
The process of breaking down fats in the body to release energy.
LL-37
An antimicrobial peptide that fights bacteria, viruses, and biofilms; used as a natural antibiotic for lung or gut infections.
Lyophilization
Freeze-drying process used to preserve peptides by removing water content, extending shelf life and maintaining stability.
Melanogenesis
The body's production of melanin, the pigment that darkens skin (tanning).
Melanotan I (MT-I)
A peptide for inducing tanning and suppressing appetite, with added sexual stimulus.
Melanotan II (MT-II)
Similar to MT-I, promotes tanning, appetite suppression, and enhanced libido.
MGF
Mechano Growth Factor - A peptide that promotes muscle regeneration and repair after exercise or injury by activating stem cells.
Mitochondrial Function
The process by which cell 'powerhouses' (mitochondria) produce energy (ATP) from nutrients.
MOTS-c
A mitochondrial peptide called 'exercise in a bottle' that turns glucose into energy, aids anti-aging, and helps with diabetes or insulin resistance.
Musculoskeletal Protective
Protects muscles, bones, and joints from damage or inflammation.
Myostatin
A protein that naturally limits muscle growth; inhibiting it allows for more muscle development.
NAD+
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide - A molecule essential for cell energy, DNA repair, and mitochondrial function; used for anti-aging and restoring damage.
Neurogenesis
The growth and development of new brain cells or neurons.
Neuropeptide
Peptides that function as neurotransmitters or neuromodulators in the nervous system, influencing neural signaling and brain function.
Neuroplasticity
The brain's ability to reorganize and form new connections, helping with learning and adaptation.
Neuroprotective
Protects brain cells from damage or degeneration.
Oxytocin
Known as the 'love hormone,' it boosts social bonding, emotional well-being, and reduces stress/anxiety.
PE-22-28
A peptide for neuroprotection, cognitive support, and mood enhancement.
Peptide
A short chain of 2-50 amino acids linked together; smaller than proteins but can act like hormones or signals in the body for various effects.
Peptide Bond
The chemical link between amino acids in a peptide or protein, formed by removing water.
Protein
A large molecule made of 50+ amino acids; peptides are shorter versions that can turn into or mimic parts of proteins.
PT-141
A peptide that signals the brain to increase blood flow, arousal, and libido in men and women.
Reconstitution
The process of mixing lyophilized (freeze-dried) peptide powder with bacteriostatic water or sterile solution to create an injectable form.
Selank
An anti-anxiety peptide that boosts serotonin and dopamine for better mood, learning, and memory.
Semax
A peptide that triggers brain-derived neurotrophic factor for improved neuroplasticity, learning, and blood flow to the brain.
Sermorelin
A growth hormone-releasing hormone that boosts natural GH for muscle strength, repair, anti-aging, and bone density.
SLU-PP-332
An oral peptide (tablets) for muscle or metabolic support, though details are limited in the guide.
SS-31
A peptide that targets mitochondria to protect and restore energy production, boosting ATP, brain power, and fighting cancer.
Subcutaneous
An injection under the skin into fatty tissue for slow, steady absorption.
Survodutide
A dual agonist peptide targeting GLP-1 and glucagon for appetite reduction, weight loss, and help with fatigue or fatty liver.
Systemic Administration
Delivery method where a substance enters the bloodstream to affect the entire body, as opposed to local or targeted delivery.
TA-1
Thymosin Alpha-1 - A peptide that stimulates the immune system by activating T-cells and other cells to fight bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer.
TB-500
A peptide that reduces inflammation and speeds wound healing in joints and muscles by binding to actin.
Telomere
Protective caps at the ends of DNA strands; shortening them leads to aging, so lengthening promotes longevity.
Tesamorelin
A growth hormone-releasing hormone that boosts GH and IGF-1 to reduce visceral fat and support muscle.
Tesofensine
An oral tablet that inhibits reuptake of serotonin, noradrenaline, and dopamine for mood enhancement, appetite suppression, energy, and cognition.
Thermogenic
Something that increases body heat production to burn more calories and fat.
Units
A measurement on insulin syringes for precise peptide dosing; e.g., 10 units might equal 1.5mg depending on dilution.
Vial
A small glass bottle holding the peptide powder or reconstituted solution for storage and drawing doses.
Wolverine Blend
A mix of BPC-157 and TB-500 for enhanced healing, skin health, and tissue regeneration, named for fast recovery like the comic character.