Peptide glossary

FDA-Approved

Cleared by the U.S. FDA for specific indications.

What is FDA-Approved?

FDA approval means a drug has met U.S. Food and Drug Administration evidence standards for safety and efficacy in a defined indication. Many research peptides are not FDA-approved; some, like semaglutide and tesamorelin, are.

More glossary terms

Peptide Amino Acid Lyophilized Reconstitution Subcutaneous Half-Life Bioavailability Growth Hormone Secretagogue GHRH (Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone)Ghrelin GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1)GIP (Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Peptide)