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# Peptide Guides: What Each Compound Is

Plain-language guides to every peptide in the catalog: what each compound is, what the research covers, how it is prescribed, and FDA and anti-doping status.

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# What is each peptide, and what does the research say?

Plain-language guides to every peptide in the catalog: what each compound is, what the research covers, how it is prescribed, and FDA and anti-doping status.

At a glance

## Every peptide in the catalog, side by side

Goal, regulatory status, monthly price and the matching guide and calculator for each protocol. Every protocol is a prescription-only compounded medication.

Every peptide protocol at a glance
| Protocol | Goal | FDA status | From | Guide | Calculator |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wolverine Stack](https://peptides.build/protocols/wolverine-stack/) | [Recovery](https://peptides.build/protocols/recovery/) | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $183/mo | [What is the Wolverine Stack?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-the-wolverine-stack/) | [BPC-157 calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/bpc-157-calculator/) |
| [Glow Stack](https://peptides.build/protocols/glow-stack/) | [Recovery](https://peptides.build/protocols/recovery/) | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $183/mo | [What is the Glow Stack?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-the-glow-stack/) | [Peptide calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/peptide-calculator/) |
| [KLOW Stack](https://peptides.build/protocols/klow-stack/) | [Recovery](https://peptides.build/protocols/recovery/) | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $183/mo | [What is the KLOW Stack?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-the-klow-stack/) | [Peptide calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/peptide-calculator/) |
| [BPC-157](https://peptides.build/protocols/bpc-157/) | [Recovery](https://peptides.build/protocols/recovery/) | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $158/mo | [What is BPC-157?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-bpc-157/) | [BPC-157 calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/bpc-157-calculator/) |
| [Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin](https://peptides.build/protocols/tesamorelin-ipamorelin/) | [Performance](https://peptides.build/protocols/performance/) | The compounded medication is not FDA-approved; tesamorelin is FDA-approved under a brand name for one HIV-related indication only; ipamorelin is not FDA-approved. | $183/mo | [What is the Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin blend?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-tesamorelin-ipamorelin/) | [Tesamorelin calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/tesamorelin-calculator/) |
| [Tesamorelin](https://peptides.build/protocols/tesamorelin/) | [Performance](https://peptides.build/protocols/performance/) | The compounded medication is not FDA-approved; tesamorelin is FDA-approved under a brand name for one HIV-related indication only. | $158/mo | [What is tesamorelin?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-tesamorelin/) | [Tesamorelin calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/tesamorelin-calculator/) |
| [CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin](https://peptides.build/protocols/cjc-1295-ipamorelin/) | [Performance](https://peptides.build/protocols/performance/) | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $183/mo | [What is the CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin blend?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-cjc-1295-ipamorelin/) | [CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/cjc-1295-ipamorelin-calculator/) |
| [Kisspeptin](https://peptides.build/protocols/kisspeptin/) | [Performance](https://peptides.build/protocols/performance/) | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $158/mo | [What is kisspeptin?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-kisspeptin/) | [Kisspeptin calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/kisspeptin-calculator/) |
| [Semax / Selank](https://peptides.build/protocols/semax-selank/) | [Cognitive](https://peptides.build/protocols/cognitive/) | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $183/mo | [What is Semax?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-semax/) | [Semax / Selank calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/semax-selank-calculator/) |
| [DSIP](https://peptides.build/protocols/dsip/) | [Cognitive](https://peptides.build/protocols/cognitive/) | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $158/mo | [What is DSIP?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-dsip/) | [DSIP calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/dsip-calculator/) |
| [MOTS-c](https://peptides.build/protocols/mots-c/) | [Cognitive](https://peptides.build/protocols/cognitive/) | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $158/mo | [What is MOTS-c?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-mots-c/) | [MOTS-c calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/mots-c-calculator/) |
| [GHK-Cu](https://peptides.build/protocols/ghk-cu/) | [Cellular Health](https://peptides.build/protocols/cellular-health/) | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $158/mo | [What is GHK-Cu?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-ghk-cu/) | [GHK-Cu calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/ghk-cu-calculator/) |
| [Epitalon](https://peptides.build/protocols/epitalon/) | [Cellular Health](https://peptides.build/protocols/cellular-health/) | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $158/mo | [What is Epitalon?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-epitalon/) | [Epitalon calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/epitalon-calculator/) |
| [Compounded Tirzepatide](https://peptides.build/protocols/compound-tirzepatide/) | [Weight Management](https://peptides.build/protocols/weight-management/) | The compounded medication is not FDA-approved; tirzepatide is FDA-approved as the branded drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro. | $118/mo | [What is compounded tirzepatide?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-compounded-tirzepatide/) | [Peptide calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/peptide-calculator/) |
| [Compounded Semaglutide](https://peptides.build/protocols/compound-semaglutide/) | [Weight Management](https://peptides.build/protocols/weight-management/) | The compounded medication is not FDA-approved; semaglutide is FDA-approved as the branded drugs Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus. | $68/mo | [What is compounded semaglutide?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-compounded-semaglutide/) | [Peptide calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/peptide-calculator/) |

Evidence snapshot**What kind of research is cited for each protocol?**Sources cited on each protocol page, grouped by study type. Counts describe study type, not strength of result.

What kind of research is cited for each protocol?
| Protocol | Human clinical trials | Other human studies | Animal and lab studies | Review articles | Breakdown |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Wolverine Stack](https://peptides.build/protocols/wolverine-stack/) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 cited sources: 5 review articles |
| [Glow Stack](https://peptides.build/protocols/glow-stack/) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 cited sources: 7 review articles |
| [KLOW Stack](https://peptides.build/protocols/klow-stack/) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 cited sources: 1 animal or lab study, 8 review articles |
| [BPC-157](https://peptides.build/protocols/bpc-157/) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 cited sources: 4 review articles |
| [Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin](https://peptides.build/protocols/tesamorelin-ipamorelin/) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 cited sources: 4 human clinical trials, 1 animal or lab study |
| [Tesamorelin](https://peptides.build/protocols/tesamorelin/) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 cited sources: 3 human clinical trials |
| [CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin](https://peptides.build/protocols/cjc-1295-ipamorelin/) | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 cited sources: 2 human clinical trials, 1 other human study, 1 animal or lab study |
| [Kisspeptin](https://peptides.build/protocols/kisspeptin/) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 cited sources: 2 human clinical trials, 1 review article |
| [Semax / Selank](https://peptides.build/protocols/semax-selank/) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 cited sources: 1 human clinical trial, 1 animal or lab study |
| [DSIP](https://peptides.build/protocols/dsip/) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 cited sources: 2 review articles |
| [MOTS-c](https://peptides.build/protocols/mots-c/) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 cited sources: 2 animal and lab studies |
| [GHK-Cu](https://peptides.build/protocols/ghk-cu/) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 cited sources: 2 review articles |
| [Epitalon](https://peptides.build/protocols/epitalon/) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 cited sources: 1 animal or lab study, 1 review article |
| [Compounded Tirzepatide](https://peptides.build/protocols/compound-tirzepatide/) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 cited sources: 3 human clinical trials |
| [Compounded Semaglutide](https://peptides.build/protocols/compound-semaglutide/) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 cited sources: 4 human clinical trials |

Basics

## Before you buy any peptide

-   Guide[Are research peptides safe? Research use only vs. prescription peptides](https://peptides.build/learn/research-peptides-vs-prescription-peptides/)

    Research use only, professional use only and prescription peptides compared: who made it, what a COA proves, FDA status and why a guessed dose is the risk.


Recovery

## [Best peptides for recovery: which can be prescribed online?](https://peptides.build/protocols/recovery/)

-   Guide[What is BPC-157?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-bpc-157/)

    BPC-157 explained: what the peptide is, where it comes from, what animal and review research covers, how it is prescribed, and its FDA and anti-doping status.

-   Guide[What is TB-500?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-tb-500/)

    TB-500 explained: the synthetic thymosin beta-4 fragment, what animal and review research covers, the stacks it is prescribed in, and its FDA and sport status.

-   Guide[What is the Wolverine Stack?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-the-wolverine-stack/)

    The Wolverine Stack explained: BPC-157 and TB-500 in one vial, what each compound's research covers, how it is prescribed, and its FDA and sport status.

-   Guide[What is the Glow Stack?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-the-glow-stack/)

    The Glow Stack explained: BPC-157, GHK-Cu and TB-500 in one vial, what the research behind each covers, how it is prescribed, and its FDA and sport status.

-   Guide[What is the KLOW Stack?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-the-klow-stack/)

    The KLOW Stack explained: BPC-157, GHK-Cu, KPV and TB-500 in one vial, what the research behind each covers, how it is prescribed, and its status.

-   Guide[What is KPV?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-kpv/)

    KPV explained: the Lys-Pro-Val fragment of alpha-MSH, what animal and cell research covers, its place in the KLOW Stack, and its FDA and sport status.

-   Comparison[BPC-157 vs TB-500: what is the difference?](https://peptides.build/learn/bpc-157-vs-tb-500/)

    BPC-157 and TB-500 compared: origin, length, what the research covers for each, how they are prescribed alone or together, and their FDA and sport status.


Performance

## [Peptides for muscle growth and body composition: which can be prescribed online?](https://peptides.build/protocols/performance/)

-   Guide[What is tesamorelin?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-tesamorelin/)

    Tesamorelin explained: the GHRH analog, its randomized trials in HIV-associated abdominal fat accumulation, prescribing, and its FDA and sport status.

-   Guide[What is ipamorelin?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-ipamorelin/)

    Ipamorelin explained: a five-amino-acid ghrelin-receptor agonist, its preclinical work and one randomized trial, prescribing, and its FDA and sport status.

-   Guide[What is the Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin blend?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-tesamorelin-ipamorelin/)

    The Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin blend explained: what each peptide is, the research behind each, why they are combined, prescribing, and FDA and sport status.

-   Guide[What is the CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin blend?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-cjc-1295-ipamorelin/)

    The CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin blend explained: each peptide, CJC-1295 with and without DAC, the research behind each, prescribing, and FDA and sport status.

-   Guide[What is kisspeptin?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-kisspeptin/)

    Kisspeptin explained: the KISS1 gene product, kisspeptin-10 versus kisspeptin-54, what human studies examined, prescribing, and its FDA and sport status.

-   Comparison[Tesamorelin vs ipamorelin: what is the difference?](https://peptides.build/learn/tesamorelin-vs-ipamorelin/)

    Tesamorelin and ipamorelin compared: receptor, size, the research behind each, how each is prescribed, why they are blended, and FDA and sport status.

-   Comparison[CJC-1295 vs tesamorelin: what is the difference?](https://peptides.build/learn/cjc-1295-vs-tesamorelin/)

    CJC-1295 and tesamorelin compared: two GHRH analogs, structural differences, healthy-adult studies versus HIV trials, prescribing, and FDA and sport status.

-   Comparison[CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin vs Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin: what is the difference?](https://peptides.build/learn/cjc-1295-ipamorelin-vs-tesamorelin-ipamorelin/)

    The two ipamorelin blends compared: the GHRH analog each pairs with ipamorelin, vial differences, the research for each component, and FDA and sport status.


Cognitive

## [Peptides for sleep and focus: which can be prescribed online?](https://peptides.build/protocols/cognitive/)

-   Guide[What is Semax?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-semax/)

    Semax explained: the ACTH-fragment peptide from Moscow, what Russian clinical and animal research has studied, how it is prescribed, and its FDA status.

-   Guide[What is Selank?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-selank/)

    Selank explained: the synthetic tuftsin-analog peptide from Moscow, what in vitro and Russian research has studied, how it is prescribed, and its FDA status.

-   Guide[What is DSIP?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-dsip/)

    DSIP, delta sleep-inducing peptide, explained: its 1970s origin, what mixed human and animal research describes, how it is prescribed, and its FDA status.

-   Guide[What is MOTS-c?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-mots-c/)

    MOTS-c explained: the peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA, what animal and human exercise-sample research describes, how it is prescribed, and its WADA status.

-   Comparison[Semax vs Selank: what is the difference?](https://peptides.build/learn/semax-vs-selank/)

    Semax and Selank compared: origin, sequence, the pathways studied, the evidence behind each, and why one US protocol prescribes them together.


Cellular Health

## [Anti-aging and skin peptides: which can be prescribed online?](https://peptides.build/protocols/cellular-health/)

-   Guide[What is GHK-Cu?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-ghk-cu/)

    GHK-Cu explained: the copper-binding tripeptide, why it is blue, what topical and injectable research covers, how it is prescribed, and its FDA status.

-   Guide[What is Epitalon?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-epitalon/)

    Epitalon (Epithalon) explained: the synthetic tetrapeptide modeled on a pineal extract, what in vitro and animal research covers, and its FDA status.


Weight Management

## [Which GLP-1 medications can be prescribed online?](https://peptides.build/protocols/weight-management/)

-   Comparison[Semaglutide vs tirzepatide: what is the difference?](https://peptides.build/learn/semaglutide-vs-tirzepatide/)

    Semaglutide and tirzepatide compared: one receptor or two, the head-to-head trials, side effects, cost and the FDA status of compounded versions.

-   Guide[What is compounded semaglutide?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-compounded-semaglutide/)

    Compounded semaglutide explained: how it differs from Wegovy and Ozempic, what the trials covered, whether it is safe, its FDA status and how it is prescribed.

-   Guide[What is compounded tirzepatide?](https://peptides.build/learn/what-is-compounded-tirzepatide/)

    Compounded tirzepatide explained: the dual GIP and GLP-1 agonist, how it differs from Zepbound and Mounjaro, what the trials covered, safety and FDA status.


Free tools

## Calculators: units, reconstitution and dosing charts

-   Any peptide[Peptide calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/peptide-calculator/)

    Vial mg, water and prescribed dose to concentration, mL and U-100 syringe units.

-   BPC-157[BPC-157 Calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/bpc-157-calculator/)

    Dosing chart in units, reconstitution and TB-500 blends.

-   CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin[CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin Calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/cjc-1295-ipamorelin-calculator/)

    Dosing chart in units, blend math and reconstitution.

-   Tesamorelin[Tesamorelin Calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/tesamorelin-calculator/)

    Dosing chart in units, reconstitution and ipamorelin blends.

-   MOTS-c[MOTS-c Calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/mots-c-calculator/)

    Dosing chart in units, reconstitution and mg-scale draws.

-   GHK-Cu[GHK-Cu Calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/ghk-cu-calculator/)

    Injectable copper peptide: units, reconstitution and dosing chart.

-   Semax / Selank[Semax / Selank Calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/semax-selank-calculator/)

    Injectable units, reconstitution and dosing chart.

-   Epitalon[Epitalon Calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/epitalon-calculator/)

    Dosing chart in units, reconstitution and doses per vial.

-   DSIP[DSIP Calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/dsip-calculator/)

    Dosing chart in units and reconstitution for small draws.

-   Kisspeptin[Kisspeptin Calculator](https://peptides.build/tools/kisspeptin-calculator/)

    Kisspeptin-10 units, reconstitution and dosing chart.


These guides are educational and are not medical advice. Every protocol on Peptides.build is a compounded medication prescribed by a licensed US provider; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. Dosing is never published on this site.