Research

Educational atlas

How each compound works, research context, and practical notes — separate from shop pricing. Browse A–Z or filter by category.

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A

3 entries

Experimental peptidomimetic that targets prohibitin on white adipose vasculature, designed to trigger apoptosis of fat-blood-supply cells and reduce fat mass in animal models.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Preclinical
Research

AICAR

AICAR

Cell-permeable AMPK-activating nucleoside analog famously studied as an exercise mimetic in sedentary mice; WADA-prohibited.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Performance
Preclinical
Banned

Modified hGH fragment studied for fat metabolism without classic GH growth effects.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Limited
Research

C

2 entries

Long-acting amylin analog studied alone and with semaglutide (CagriSema) for obesity.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Clinical
Research

Fixed dual research blend combining amylin analog cagrilintide with GLP-1 agonist semaglutide — mirrors the highly effective investigational obesity combination approach.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Clinical
Research

G

2 entries

Glucagon

GlucaGen

Endogenous peptide hormone raising blood glucose; medical rescue drug and component of dual/triple agonist design.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Clinical
FDA-approved

Tripeptide antioxidant (Glu-Cys-Gly) central to cellular redox defense; used IV in clinics and discussed for skin brightening and detox narratives.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Longevity
Limited
Research

H

1 entry

C-terminal hGH fragment marketed for lipolysis; closely related to AOD-9604 discussions.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Preclinical
Research

I

1 entry

Foundational peptide hormone for glucose control; abused in bodybuilding — extremely dangerous without medical need.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Performance
Clinical
FDA-approved

L

4 entries

L-Carnitine

L-Carnitine

Quaternary ammonium compound that shuttles long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria for β-oxidation; injectable and oral forms used in metabolic and sports contexts.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Performance
Clinical
Research

Proprietary multi-ingredient injectable lipolytic cocktail marketed for localized fat reduction in aesthetic/mesotherapy practice (riboflavin, lecithin-related, and other components by source).

Metabolic & Body Comp
Skin & Aesthetic
Anecdotal
Research

Classic lipotropic injectable blend (typically methionine, inositol, choline ± B vitamins/carnitine) used in weight-loss clinics as a metabolic adjunct.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Limited
Research

Liraglutide

Liraglutide

Once-daily GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide with FDA-approved branded products for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management; research vials are not those products.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Clinical
Compounded

M

2 entries

Mazdutide

Mazdutide

Investigational oxyntomodulin-analog dual agonist of GLP-1 and glucagon receptors under late-stage development for obesity and metabolic disease.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Clinical
Research

MOTS-c

Mitochondrial ORF of the Twelve S rRNA type-c

Mitochondria-encoded peptide linked to exercise-mimetic metabolic regulation in research.

Mitochondrial
Metabolic & Body Comp
Preclinical
Research

R

1 entry

Retatrutide

LY3437943

Investigational triple agonist (GLP-1/GIP/glucagon) with very high weight-loss results in mid-stage trials.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Clinical
Research

S

2 entries

Long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist; FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and chronic weight management.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Clinical
FDA-approved

SLU-PP-332

ERR agonist

Experimental ERR agonist exercise-mimetic small molecule trending in biohacking; not a peptide.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Performance
Preclinical
Research

T

3 entries

FDA-approved GHRH analog for reducing excess abdominal fat in HIV-associated lipodystrophy; also discussed for visceral fat in biohacking circles.

Growth Hormone Axis
Metabolic & Body Comp
Clinical
FDA-approved

Tesofensine

Tesofensine

Oral triple monoamine reuptake inhibitor (dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin) studied for substantial weight loss; not a peptide but listed in oral research-capsule catalogs.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Cognitive & Nootropic
Clinical
Research

Tirzepatide

Mounjaro

Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist with strong clinical weight-loss and glycemic outcomes.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Clinical
FDA-approved

#

1 entry

5-Amino-1MQ

5-Amino-1-methylquinolinium

Small-molecule NNMT inhibitor often grouped with peptides in biohacking shops; metabolic research compound.

Metabolic & Body Comp
Preclinical
Research