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Epitalon
Pineal peptide researched for telomere and circadian support.
Mechanism of Action
A synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) modeled on epithalamin, a pineal gland extract. Research from Russian gerontology groups has examined effects on telomerase activity, melatonin rhythm, and lifespan in rodent and limited human cohorts.
Research Areas
Common Research Protocols
Short subcutaneous cycles (e.g., 10–20 days) in Russian gerontology protocols.
Protocols summarized for educational reference from published research. Not dosing guidance.
Cited Research
Effect of Epitalon on telomere length in human somatic cells
Reported telomerase induction and telomere elongation in cultured cells.
Long-term Epitalon administration in elderly subjects
Observed reduction in age-related mortality markers over multi-year follow-up.
Important Considerations
- •Most research is Russian and methodologically heterogeneous.
- •Not FDA-approved.
- •Independent replication is limited.
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