
Epitalon
Also known as Epithalon, Epithalone, AEDG peptide, Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly
Price range: €25 through €40
Discussed for: Longevity, sleep, telomere support.
- A
- E
- D
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- Hydrophobic
- Polar
- Positive charge
- Negative charge
- Glycine / proline
Editorial 1 to 10 estimates from published research, not measured values. How to read these
01 / Identity
What it is
Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide (4 amino acids). Main reported uses: longevity, sleep, telomere support. Current status: not approved anywhere. FDA flagged it as a compounding safety risk (2023).
- Molecule type
- Synthetic tetrapeptide (4 amino acids)
- How it is taken
- Injection (SC), nasal
- Other names
- Epithalon, Epithalone, AEDG peptide, Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly
Route only. This library does not publish doses or protocols.
02 / Mechanism
How it is thought to work
Acts on the pineal gland, raises melatonin; lab studies show telomerase activation
Mechanisms seen in cells or animals do not always happen the same way in people.
03 / Potential benefits
What people use it for
Longevity, sleep, telomere support
Limited human evidence
Small or low-quality human data. Most of what is claimed comes from animals, cells or anecdotes.
Listed uses are what people use it for, not proven outcomes.
04 / Known risks
Side effects and risks
Injection-site reactions; long-term effects unknown
Risk level 3 of 10
Lower risk score: reported side effects are mostly mild. Low risk is not no risk, especially for unregulated products.
Unknown long-term effects count as a risk, not as a clean record.
05 / Regulatory
Regulatory status
- Status
- Not approved
- Details
- Not approved anywhere. FDA flagged it as a compounding safety risk (2023)
- Sport (WADA)
- Yes: S0 (unapproved substance)
Status reflects information up to mid-2026 and changes over time. Check current sources.
06 / Evidence quality
How good is the evidence?
Limited: small Russian studies, mostly animal
07 / Notes and sources
Notes and sources
- In 2023 the FDA placed it on its list of bulk substances with significant safety concerns for compounding.
- Products sold online as research peptides are unregulated. Tests of such products often find wrong amounts, impurities or a different compound.
- Anyone using compounds like this regularly should have medical supervision and bloodwork (for example IGF-1, glucose and HbA1c, hormones, lipids).
- Source: Peptide Reference Table, an editorial review of published research up to mid-2026. Scores are 1 to 10 editorial estimates, not measured values. Regulatory and WADA status change over time.
Educational information only. Not medical advice. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before using any compound.
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