Side effects and watch-outs
- Generally well tolerated
- Injection site reaction
- Mild fatigue on initiation
- Limited independent RCT data
Peptide / Longevity
Epitalon (Epithalon)
Pineal gland tetrapeptide. Activates telomerase, potentially slowing telomere shortening. Improves melatonin and sleep. Used in 10–20 day cycles 2–3x per year. Soviet-era research base.
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