The Peptide Index
Evidence-based research guides, protocols, and everything you need to navigate peptide research in 2026
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The Wolverine Stack: BPC-157 + TB-500 Complete Protocol Guide
Complete guide to the Wolverine Stack combining BPC-157 and TB-500 for accelerated injury healing. Dosing protocols, timeline expectations, and trusted sources. ...more
Healing Peptides , Featured
January 10, 2026•8 min read
CJC-1295/Ipamorelin: Complete Guide to Growth Hormone Optimization
A synergistic peptide combination that stimulates natural growth hormone production through complementary mechanisms. This guide covers the science, protocols, timing strategies, and realistic expecta... ...more
Growth Hormone Secretagogues , Featured
January 09, 2026•12 min read
BPC-157: The Complete Guide to the Healing Peptide
A naturally occurring gastric peptide that promotes healing across multiple tissue types. This guide covers the science, protocols, timeline expectations, and safety considerations for BPC-157 researc... ...more
Healing Peptides , Featured
January 09, 2026•11 min read
How to Reconstitute Peptides: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to reconstitute peptides step-by-step. Add bacteriostatic water to lyophilized powder, calculate doses, and store properly for research use. ...more
Beginner Guides , Featured
January 09, 2026•8 min read
What Are Peptides? A Beginner's Guide to Peptide Research
Peptides are short amino acid chains that act as signaling molecules. Learn what peptides are, how they work, major categories, and key considerations for research. ...more
Beginner Guides , Featured
January 09, 2026•9 min read
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GHRP-6: The Original Appetite-Amplifying Growth Hormone Secretagogue
Comprehensive guide to GHRP-6, the original growth hormone releasing peptide. Covers the unique appetite-stimulating mechanism, clinical research, dosing protocols, comparison to newer GHRPs, and stra... ...more
Growth Hormone Secretagogues
January 28, 2026•15 min read
Hexarelin: The Cardiac Protector Among Growth Hormone Secretagogues
Comprehensive guide to Hexarelin, the only GH secretagogue with direct cardiac protection. Covers dual mechanism (GHS-R + CD36), dosing protocols, cycling requirements, stacking strategies, and cardio... ...more
Growth Hormone Secretagogues
January 27, 2026•13 min read
P21: The Complete Guide to the Neurogenesis Amplifier
Complete guide to P21, the CNTF mimetic peptide that amplifies endogenous neurogenesis by neutralizing blocking antibodies. Covers mechanisms, the BDNF/TrkB pathway, Alzheimer's research, dosing proto... ...more
Cognitive Peptides
January 26, 2026•14 min read
Dihexa: The Complete Guide to the Synapse Builder
Complete guide to Dihexa, the potent HGF/c-Met activator that stimulates synaptogenesis and neurogenesis. Covers mechanisms, dosing protocols, safety considerations including cancer risk discussion, a... ...more
Cognitive Peptides
January 25, 2026•16 min read
5-Amino-1MQ: The Complete Guide to the NAD+ Thief Stopper
Complete guide to 5-Amino-1MQ, the NNMT inhibitor that preserves NAD+ to boost metabolism, accelerate fat loss, and enhance cellular energy. Covers mechanisms, dosing protocols, stacking strategies, a... ...more
Longevity Peptides
January 24, 2026•14 min read
Pinealon: Complete Guide to the Circadian Reset Peptide
Complete guide to Pinealon, the bioregulator peptide that restores pineal gland function and circadian rhythms. Covers mechanisms, research evidence, protocols, stacking strategies with DSIP and Epita... ...more
Longevity Peptides
January 23, 2026•14 min read
Humanin: Complete Guide to the Mitochondrial Longevity Signal
Complete guide to Humanin, the mitochondrial-derived peptide linked to centenarian longevity. Covers mechanisms, research evidence, protocols, stacking strategies, and realistic expectations for healt... ...more
Longevity Peptides
January 22, 2026•15 min read
VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide): The Complete Guide to the Master Inflammation Regulator
Complete guide to VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide), the master inflammation regulator used as the final step in CIRS/mold illness treatment. Covers mechanisms, Shoemaker Protocol integration, dosin... ...more
Immune Peptides
January 21, 2026•15 min read
DSIP: Complete Guide to the Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide
DSIP (Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide) optimizes sleep architecture by promoting deep delta-wave sleep without sedation. This guide covers mechanisms, protocols, stress-sleep connections, and recovery op... ...more
Longevity Peptides
January 20, 2026•12 min read
Melanotan II: Complete Guide to the Controversial Tanning Peptide
Melanotan II is a synthetic peptide that produces tanning and sexual enhancement through melanocortin receptor activation. This guide covers mechanisms, protocols, safety concerns, and honest risk ass... ...more
Longevity Peptides
January 19, 2026•14 min read
PT-141: Complete Guide to the Brain-Based Libido Peptide
PT-141 (Bremelanotide) is the first FDA-approved treatment targeting sexual desire in the brain rather than blood flow. This guide covers mechanisms, protocols, male and female applications, and combi... ...more
Longevity Peptides
January 18, 2026•12 min read
LL-37: Complete Guide to the Human Antimicrobial Warrior Peptide
LL-37 is the only human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide, providing first-line defense against pathogens while accelerating wound healing. This guide covers mechanisms, protocols, biofilm disruption... ...more
Longevity Peptides
January 16, 2026•12 min read
KPV: Complete Guide to the Inflammation Assassin Peptide
KPV is a tripeptide fragment of alpha-MSH with potent anti-inflammatory properties. This guide covers mechanisms, protocols for gut and skin conditions, stacking strategies, and what to expect from th... ...more
Longevity Peptides
January 15, 2026•12 min read
Thymosin Alpha-1: Complete Guide to the Immune System Commander
Thymosin Alpha-1 is a 28-amino acid immune peptide approved in 35+ countries. This guide covers mechanisms, clinical protocols, dosing, stacking strategies, and what to expect from this immune system ... ...more
Longevity Peptides
January 15, 2026•11 min read
Tesamorelin: Complete Guide to the FDA-Approved Visceral Fat Destroyer
Complete Tesamorelin guide covering the only FDA-approved peptide for visceral fat reduction. Clinical trial evidence, NAFLD benefits, protocols, and trusted sources. ...more
Growth Hormone Secretagogues
January 12, 2026•13 min read
SS-31 (Elamipretide): Complete Guide to the Mitochondrial Armor Peptide
Complete SS-31 (Elamipretide) guide covering cardiolipin binding, FDA approval for Barth syndrome, clinical trial evidence, and mitochondrial protection protocols. ...more
Longevity Peptides
January 12, 2026•11 min read
NAD+: Complete Guide to the Cellular Energy Currency
Complete NAD+ guide covering sirtuins, energy production, DNA repair, injectable vs oral protocols, 2025 research, and trusted sources for cellular longevity. ...more
Beginner Guides
January 10, 2026•11 min read
MOTS-C: Complete Guide to the Mitochondrial Metabolism Peptide
Complete MOTS-C guide covering AMPK activation, insulin sensitivity, metabolic optimization, protocols, 2025 research, and trusted sources for this mitochondrial peptide. ...more
Beginner Guides
January 10, 2026•11 min read
Epithalon: Complete Guide to the Telomere Reset Peptide
Complete Epithalon guide covering telomerase activation, telomere extension, longevity protocols, 2025 research, cycling strategies, and trusted sources. ...more
Beginner Guides
January 10, 2026•10 min read
The Cognitive Stack: Semax + Selank Complete Protocol Guide
Complete Cognitive Stack guide combining Semax and Selank for enhanced focus, memory, and anxiety-free mental performance. Protocols, cycling, and trusted sources. ...more
Beginner Guides
January 10, 2026•9 min read
The GLOW Stack: BPC-157 + TB-500 + GHK-Cu Complete Protocol Guide
Complete GLOW Stack guide combining BPC-157, TB-500, and GHK-Cu for superior tissue regeneration. Protocols, timelines, and trusted sources for healing peptides. ...more
Beginner Guides
January 10, 2026•8 min read