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Peptides for Anti-Aging & Longevity
Longevity research has produced several peptide candidates that influence telomere biology, mitochondrial function, and the sirtuin pathway — all hallmarks of cellular aging.
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How peptides help
Epithalon upregulates telomerase activity; MOTS-c activates AMPK and promotes mitochondrial biogenesis; NAD+ precursors support sirtuin-mediated longevity pathways. Evidence ranges from Russian cohort studies (Epithalon) to Phase I human trials (MOTS-c) to growing pilot data (NAD+ precursors).
Peptides researched for anti-aging & longevity
NAD+
Moderate EvidenceL3NR and NMN precursors have pilot clinical data; safety favorable.
260 studies · Sirtuin & PARP Cofactor
Epithalon
PreliminaryL2Russian cohort data suggests mortality reduction in elderly.
33 studies · Telomerase Activation
Thymosin Alpha-1
PreliminaryL4Immune rejuvenation in aging populations.
113 studies · Dendritic Cell & T-Cell Activation
MOTS-c
InvestigationalL2Phase I trials underway; strong mitochondrial biogenesis data.
43 studies · Mitochondrial-Derived AMPK Activation
State of the evidence
Few longevity peptides have large Phase III outcome trials. Most evidence is mechanistic, preclinical, or from small cohorts. Claims of lifespan extension in humans remain unproven.
Frequently asked
Can peptides slow aging?
There is preclinical and limited pilot human evidence that some peptides affect aging biomarkers. Lifespan extension in humans is not yet proven and requires long-term controlled trials.
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