⚖️ 9 peptides · sorted by evidence

Peptides for weight management.

Peptides being studied for weight loss, appetite regulation, and metabolic health.

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Inclusion in this category means the peptide is being researched for this purpose — not that it's proven effective. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Strong Evidence Metabolic & Body Composition

Cagrilintide

Cagrilintide is a long-acting amylin analog developed by Novo Nordisk for the treatment of obesity. Amylin is a hormone co-secreted with insulin from pancreatic...

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Strong Evidence Metabolic & Body CompositionLongevity & Anti-Aging

Semaglutide

Semaglutide is a GLP-1 receptor agonist approved by the FDA in multiple formulations: Ozempic (injectable, T2D), Wegovy (injectable, obesity), and Rybelsus (ora...

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Strong Evidence Metabolic & Body Composition

Tirzepatide

Tirzepatide is a once-weekly injectable dual agonist of the glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) rece...

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Emerging Metabolic & Body Composition

AOD-9604

AOD-9604 is a modified fragment of human growth hormone (hGH fragment 177-191) that was developed by Metabolic Pharmaceuticals in Australia as an anti-obesity a...

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Emerging Metabolic & Body Composition

Lipo-C

Lipo-C is a compounded lipotropic injection containing a combination of methionine, inositol, choline (MIC), and typically vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin or methyl...

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Emerging Metabolic & Body Composition

Mazdutide

Mazdutide is a novel dual GLP-1 and glucagon receptor agonist developed by Innovent Biologics (in partnership with Eli Lilly). It is designed to combine the app...

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Emerging Metabolic & Body Composition

Survodutide

Survodutide is an investigational dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor and the glucagon receptor, developed by Boehringer Ingelheim. It ...

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Emerging Metabolic & Body Composition

Retatrutide

Retatrutide is an investigational once-weekly injectable triple agonist of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GI...

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Theoretical Metabolic & Body Composition

5-Amino-1MQ

5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), an enzyme involved in cellular energy metabolism. It was developed as a re...

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Questions to ask your doctor about weight management.

  1. 01 What peptides, if any, have evidence for my specific weight management goals?
  2. 02 What lab work should I have done before and during any peptide therapy?
  3. 03 How would this interact with my current medications or health conditions?
  4. 04 What's a realistic timeline for results based on the current research?
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