A synthetic tetrapeptide derived from the pineal peptide epithalamin, studied in longevity research — notably for reported effects on telomerase activity in cell and animal models.
Mechanism under study
Research associates Epithalon with induction of telomerase (the enzyme that maintains telomere length) and modulation of melatonin and circadian signaling.
Research-reported dosing
Research-community references commonly cite ~5–10 mg per day across short cycles (e.g., 10–20 days). Human clinical evidence is limited.
50 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water = 25,000 mcg/mL (25 mg/mL) — the common mix; 1 unit ≈ 0.25 mg.
A 5 mg dose ≈ 20 units (250 mcg per unit).
Open this mix in the calculator →Dosing figures describe how this compound appears in the research literature and research-community references. They are not a recommendation for human use.
Epithalon FAQ
What is Epithalon?
A synthetic tetrapeptide derived from the pineal peptide epithalamin, studied in longevity research — notably for reported effects on telomerase activity in cell and animal models.
What is the half-life of Epithalon?
Short; research references short repeated cycles.
What is the research-reported dosing for Epithalon?
Research-community references commonly cite ~5–10 mg per day across short cycles (e.g., 10–20 days). Human clinical evidence is limited.
How is Epithalon reconstituted?
50 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water = 25,000 mcg/mL (25 mg/mL) — the common mix; 1 unit ≈ 0.25 mg.
Is Epithalon FDA-approved?
No — Epithalon is not FDA-approved and is sold for laboratory research use only.
References
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