Pinealon is a synthetic tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Arg) from the Khavinson short-peptide bioregulator program, studied for neuroprotective and cognitive effects. Almost all supporting evidence comes from a single Russian research lineage, and it is not approved; independent human data are very limited.
Mechanism under study
A Khavinson-type short peptide proposed to enter cells and interact with DNA to modulate gene expression, reportedly lowering oxidative stress and neuronal apoptosis in models; the mechanism lacks broad independent confirmation.
Research-reported dosing
No approved or validated Western dosing. Russian laboratory, animal, and limited clinical reports describe short injectable courses in the single-digit to roughly 10 mg range; evidence comes largely from one research program. Reported context only.
Marketed as a research lyophilate. A 20 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL bacteriostatic water yields 10,000 mcg/mL (10 mg/mL); on a U-100 syringe 1 unit (0.01 mL) is about 100 mcg. Research use only.
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.
Pinealon FAQ
What is Pinealon?
Pinealon is a synthetic tripeptide (Glu-Asp-Arg) from the Khavinson short-peptide bioregulator program, studied for neuroprotective and cognitive effects. Almost all supporting evidence comes from a single Russian research lineage, and it is not approved; independent human data are very limited.
What is the half-life of Pinealon?
Not well characterized in humans; short tripeptides of this class are expected to clear within minutes.
What is the research-reported dosing for Pinealon?
No approved or validated Western dosing. Russian laboratory, animal, and limited clinical reports describe short injectable courses in the single-digit to roughly 10 mg range; evidence comes largely from one research program. Reported context only.
How is Pinealon reconstituted?
Marketed as a research lyophilate. A 20 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL bacteriostatic water yields 10,000 mcg/mL (10 mg/mL); on a U-100 syringe 1 unit (0.01 mL) is about 100 mcg. Research use only.
Is Pinealon FDA-approved?
No — Pinealon is not FDA-approved and is sold for laboratory research use only.
References
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