5-Amino-1MQ 50mg
lyophilized powder
Longevity
Longevity research compound investigated in mitochondrial, sirtuin and senescence pathways.
- Dose
- 50 mg
- Purity
- >98% by HPLC
Price
$80.00
Independent · Evidence-based · Updated monthly
Evidence-based reviews of research peptides
Side-by-side comparisons, dosage protocols and the peer-reviewed science behind every compound, from semaglutide and tirzepatide research analogs to BPC-157 and GHK-Cu. For research use only.
- Peptides reviewed
- 24+
- Research citations
- 150+
- Supplier audits
- 8
- Updated
- May 2026
Browse by research goal
Eight goal-based hubs covering the most-studied research peptides.
Fat Loss & Weight Management
Side-by-side review of GLP-1, dual-agonist and triagonist research peptides used in metabolic and adiposity studies.
8 peptides→
Muscle Growth & Recovery
Growth-hormone secretagogues, IGF-1 analogs and tissue-repair peptides used in hypertrophy and recovery studies.
8 peptides→
Healing & Repair
BPC-157, TB-500 and other regenerative peptides studied in soft-tissue repair, tendon and gastrointestinal models.
8 peptides→
Anti-Aging & Longevity
Epithalon, NAD+, FOXO4-DRI and other compounds investigated in cellular-aging and senescence research.
8 peptides→
Skin & Hair
GHK-Cu and other cosmetic peptides studied in dermal remodeling, hair-follicle and expression-line research.
7 peptides→
Cognitive Performance
Nootropic and neuropeptide compounds investigated in memory, focus and neuroprotection studies.
7 peptides→
Gut Health
BPC-157, KPV, larazotide and other peptides investigated in intestinal repair, inflammation and gut-barrier research.
6 peptides→
Sleep & Recovery
DSIP, GH secretagogues and pineal peptides studied in sleep-architecture and recovery research.
5 peptides→
Editor's picks
Featured research peptides
Check Price
BPC-157 10mg
lyophilized powder
Tissue Repair
Tissue-repair research peptide studied in soft tissue, GI and angiogenesis models.
- Dose
- 10 mg
- Purity
- >98% by HPLC
Price
$65.00
CJC-1295 No DAC
lyophilized powder
Growth Hormone
Growth-hormone-axis research peptide used in hypertrophy, IGF-1 and recovery models.
- Dose
- 20 mg
- Purity
- >98% by HPLC
Price
$135.00
Epithalon 50mg
lyophilized powder
Longevity
Longevity research compound investigated in mitochondrial, sirtuin and senescence pathways.
- Dose
- 50 mg
- Purity
- >98% by HPLC
Price
$75.00
GHK-Cu 50mg
lyophilized powder
Cosmetic
Cosmetic-research peptide studied in dermal remodeling, hair-follicle and pigmentation pathways.
- Dose
- 50 mg
- Purity
- >98% by HPLC
Price
$65.00
GLP-1 (SMA) 10mg
lyophilized powder
GLP-1 / Incretin
Research-grade GLP-1 for metabolic, incretin and body-composition studies.
- Dose
- 10 mg
- Purity
- >98% by HPLC
Price
$80.00
GLP-2 (TRZ) 15mg
lyophilized powder
GLP-1 / Incretin
Research-grade GLP-2 for metabolic, incretin and body-composition studies.
- Dose
- 15 mg
- Purity
- >98% by HPLC
Price
$75.00
GLP-3 (RTA) 10mg
lyophilized powder
GLP-1 / Incretin
Research-grade GLP-3 for metabolic, incretin and body-composition studies.
- Dose
- 10 mg
- Purity
- >98% by HPLC
Price
$130.00
IGF-1 LR3 1mg
lyophilized powder
Growth Hormone
Growth-hormone-axis research peptide used in hypertrophy, IGF-1 and recovery models.
- Dose
- 1 mg
- Purity
- >98% by HPLC
Price
$90.00
MOTS-C 10mg
lyophilized powder
Longevity
Longevity research compound investigated in mitochondrial, sirtuin and senescence pathways.
- Dose
- 10 mg
- Purity
- >98% by HPLC
Price
$70.00
NAD+ 500mg
lyophilized powder
Longevity
Longevity research compound investigated in mitochondrial, sirtuin and senescence pathways.
- Dose
- 500 mg
- Purity
- >98% by HPLC
Price
$60.00
TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4)
lyophilized powder
Tissue Repair
Tissue-repair research peptide studied in soft tissue, GI and angiogenesis models.
- Dose
- 10 mg
- Purity
- >98% by HPLC
Price
$75.00
Lab protocols
How-to guides for researchers
01Protocol
How to Reconstitute Peptides
Complete lab protocol for reconstituting lyophilized research peptides with bacteriostatic water, sterility, volume calculations, common mistakes.
02Protocol
How to Store Peptides
Temperature, light and humidity protocols for lyophilized and reconstituted research peptides, short-term, long-term and shipping.
03Protocol
How to Read a CoA
Decode every section of a research peptide certificate, HPLC purity, mass spectrometry, peptide content, water content, endotoxin testing.
04Protocol
How to Choose a Supplier
Vendor due-diligence checklist, third-party testing, CoA transparency, manufacturing standards, payment processors and customer service.
05Protocol
How to Calculate Dosage
Math for converting milligrams to research units, concentration calculations, syringe selection and worked examples for common peptides.
06Protocol
How to Cycle Peptides
Cycle structure, washouts and protocol design for research peptides, receptor desensitization, tachyphylaxis and study planning.
Why our reviews are different
We treat research peptides the way pharmacy reviewers treat compounding pharmacies, with documentation, lab verification and published citations.
Third-party CoA verified
Every reviewed supplier provides batch-specific certificates of analysis we cross-check against independent labs.
Peer-reviewed citations
Mechanism and pharmacokinetic claims are tied to PubMed-indexed studies, we link directly to the source, not press releases.
Independent editorial
Reviews are written by a PharmD and a biochemistry MSc. Affiliate links never affect rankings or what we choose to cover.
Frequently asked questions
Are research peptides legal to buy?
In most jurisdictions research peptides may be purchased by researchers and laboratories for in-vitro and animal research. They are not approved for human consumption and the suppliers we review sell them strictly for that purpose. Check your local regulations before purchasing.
What makes a good peptide supplier?
Third-party HPLC and mass-spectrometry testing, batch-specific certificates of analysis, transparent manufacturing standards, and consistent customer service. See our supplier choice guide for the full checklist.
How are products on this site ranked?
Rankings combine independent CoA verification, peer-reviewed research depth, price per milligram, formulation quality, and reader feedback. Affiliate relationships never change rankings, they only fund the testing.
Do you accept advertising?
No. We earn a small affiliate commission when readers purchase through our links, but no vendor pays for placement. Reviewed suppliers are selected on quality criteria alone.