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Epitalon

Also known as Epithalon · Epithalone · Pineal tetrapeptide

Pineal tetrapeptide discussed in aging literature for melatonin/circadian and telomerase pathways. Evidence gaps significant.

Tier C-Dhigh riskadvanced
Tier C-D
Evidence
10-20 day burst
Protocol
high
Risk
subcut.
Route

Not Approved

This substance is not approved by any major regulatory body for human therapeutic use. All information is derived from preclinical research, limited clinical studies, or off-label contexts.

Evidence Gaps

Significant evidence gaps exist for this substance. Available literature is heterogeneous, independently unreplicated, or relies heavily on secondary synthesis. Claims should be treated as exploratory hypotheses.

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Epitalon evidence and risk matrix

advanced researcher fit

Evidence

Tier C-D

Risk

high

Regulatory

not approved

WADA

none

FDA

unknown

Route

subcutaneous

Mixed evidence profile. Useful for comparison, not a standalone protocol decision.

Overview

Epitalon is a tetrapeptide frequently described as influencing melatonin/circadian biology and telomerase-related pathways, but evidence quality is heterogeneous and independent replication is limited. Secondary synthesis suggests intranasal 10-30 mg/day for 20-30 days and intramuscular 5-10 mg/day for 10-20 days, with periodic courses. Sparse modern safety datasets; high uncertainty.

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Research Details

Mechanism of Action

Proposed influence on melatonin/circadian biology and telomerase-related pathways; evidence quality heterogeneous.

Administration Routes

subcutaneous, intramuscular, intranasal

Study Dose Range

Secondary synthesis: intranasal 10-30 mg/day (20-30 days); IM 5-10 mg/day (10-20 days).

Expected Effects

Longevity/circadian claims; telomerase association not established as fact.

Dosing Timeline

Often marketed as weeks-long courses; treat as hypothesis.

Contraindications

No established data.

Adverse Effects

Sparse modern safety datasets; high uncertainty.

Interaction Notes

Unknown.

Cost at a glance

Typical cycle cost

$59.98

Estimated monthly

$79.97

Protocol style

10-20 day burst

Short burst

Estimate confidence

High confidence

Assumes roughly 10 mg20 mg per cycle, using 1 tracked affiliated listing.

Reflects short Russian-style anti-aging bursts rather than ongoing use.

Age, sex, and monitoring

Life-stage fit

Usually discussed in older-adult longevity and sleep-maintenance contexts, not younger performance use.

35-4445-5455-6465+

Best fit age ranges: 45-54, 55-64, 65+

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Information provided for educational and research reference only. Not medical advice. Not for diagnosing, treating, curing, or preventing disease. Products referenced are labeled Research Use Only (RUO) by vendors; not for human or veterinary use.

Sources and review notes

  1. Certain Bulk Drug Substances for Use in Compounding that May Present Significant Safety Risks - U.S. Food and Drug Administration - accessed 2026-05-15

    Used for FDA compounding-risk context and peptide safety flags.

  2. The Prohibited List - World Anti-Doping Agency - accessed 2026-05-15

    Used for athlete-facing WADA risk and peptide-class restrictions.

  3. Peptide therapeutics: current status and future directions - PubMed / Nature Reviews Drug Discovery - accessed 2026-05-15

    Used for broad peptide-therapeutics background and evidence framing.

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