Epitalon
Tetrapeptide studied primarily in Russian gerontology research for telomerase modulation and pineal function.
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What the research shows
Small studies (mostly Russian gerontology programs) suggest effects on telomere biology and circadian/pineal markers in older adults. Some claim mortality benefit over multi-year follow-up.
What's still experimental
Independent replication outside of the original Russian research tradition is sparse. Western RCTs of meaningful size and duration are largely absent.
Anecdotal / community reports
Longevity-focused biohacker reports describe sleep and skin improvements; these are uncontrolled.
Anecdotal reports are NOT scientific evidence. They reflect personal experience and may not generalize.
Live research
Updated hourly · sourced from PubMed + ClinicalTrials.govKnown risks
Most studies are small, single-center, and not independently replicated.
Reported side effects
No established safety profile in larger populations.
What requires medical supervision
Not FDA-approved. Long-term safety in larger populations is uncharacterized.
Questions for your clinician
- What independent replications exist outside the original Russian work?
- What objective biomarkers (e.g., telomere length, biological-age clocks) would we measure?
- What's the rationale for cycling vs continuous use?