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.
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.
| Protocol | Goal | FDA status | From | Guide | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Stack | Recovery | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $183/mo | What is the Wolverine Stack? | BPC-157 calculator |
| Glow Stack | Recovery | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $183/mo | What is the Glow Stack? | Peptide calculator |
| KLOW Stack | Recovery | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $183/mo | What is the KLOW Stack? | Peptide calculator |
| BPC-157 | Recovery | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $158/mo | What is BPC-157? | BPC-157 calculator |
| Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin | 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? | Tesamorelin calculator |
| Tesamorelin | 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? | Tesamorelin calculator |
| CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin | Performance | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $183/mo | What is the CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin blend? | CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin calculator |
| Kisspeptin | Performance | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $158/mo | What is kisspeptin? | Kisspeptin calculator |
| Semax / Selank | Cognitive | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $183/mo | What is Semax? | Semax / Selank calculator |
| DSIP | Cognitive | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $158/mo | What is DSIP? | DSIP calculator |
| MOTS-c | Cognitive | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $158/mo | What is MOTS-c? | MOTS-c calculator |
| GHK-Cu | Cellular Health | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $158/mo | What is GHK-Cu? | GHK-Cu calculator |
| Epitalon | Cellular Health | Not FDA-approved; compounded medications are not FDA-approved. | $158/mo | What is Epitalon? | Epitalon calculator |
| Compounded Tirzepatide | 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? | Peptide calculator |
| Compounded Semaglutide | 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? | Peptide calculator |
| Protocol | Human clinical trials | Other human studies | Animal and lab studies | Review articles | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Stack | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 cited sources: 5 review articles |
| Glow Stack | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 cited sources: 7 review articles |
| KLOW Stack | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 cited sources: 1 animal or lab study, 8 review articles |
| BPC-157 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 cited sources: 4 review articles |
| Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 cited sources: 4 human clinical trials, 1 animal or lab study |
| Tesamorelin | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 cited sources: 3 human clinical trials |
| CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 cited sources: 2 human clinical trials, 1 other human study, 1 animal or lab study |
| Kisspeptin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 cited sources: 2 human clinical trials, 1 review article |
| Semax / Selank | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 cited sources: 1 human clinical trial, 1 animal or lab study |
| DSIP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 cited sources: 2 review articles |
| MOTS-c | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 cited sources: 2 animal and lab studies |
| GHK-Cu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 cited sources: 2 review articles |
| Epitalon | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 cited sources: 1 animal or lab study, 1 review article |
| Compounded Tirzepatide | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 cited sources: 3 human clinical trials |
| Compounded Semaglutide | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 cited sources: 4 human clinical trials |
Before you buy any peptide
- GuideAre research peptides safe? Research use only 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.
Best peptides for recovery: which can be prescribed online?
- GuideWhat 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.
- GuideWhat 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.
- GuideWhat 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.
- GuideWhat 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.
- GuideWhat 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.
- GuideWhat 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.
- ComparisonBPC-157 vs TB-500: what is the difference?
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.
Peptides for muscle growth and body composition: which can be prescribed online?
- GuideWhat is tesamorelin?
Tesamorelin explained: the GHRH analog, its randomized trials in HIV-associated abdominal fat accumulation, prescribing, and its FDA and sport status.
- GuideWhat 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.
- GuideWhat is the Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin blend?
The Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin blend explained: what each peptide is, the research behind each, why they are combined, prescribing, and FDA and sport status.
- GuideWhat is the CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin blend?
The CJC-1295 / Ipamorelin blend explained: each peptide, CJC-1295 with and without DAC, the research behind each, prescribing, and FDA and sport status.
- GuideWhat is kisspeptin?
Kisspeptin explained: the KISS1 gene product, kisspeptin-10 versus kisspeptin-54, what human studies examined, prescribing, and its FDA and sport status.
- ComparisonTesamorelin vs ipamorelin: what is the difference?
Tesamorelin and ipamorelin compared: receptor, size, the research behind each, how each is prescribed, why they are blended, and FDA and sport status.
- ComparisonCJC-1295 vs tesamorelin: what is the difference?
CJC-1295 and tesamorelin compared: two GHRH analogs, structural differences, healthy-adult studies versus HIV trials, prescribing, and FDA and sport status.
- ComparisonCJC-1295 / Ipamorelin vs Tesamorelin / Ipamorelin: what is the difference?
The two ipamorelin blends compared: the GHRH analog each pairs with ipamorelin, vial differences, the research for each component, and FDA and sport status.
Peptides for sleep and focus: which can be prescribed online?
- GuideWhat 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.
- GuideWhat 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.
- GuideWhat 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.
- GuideWhat 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.
- ComparisonSemax vs Selank: what is the difference?
Semax and Selank compared: origin, sequence, the pathways studied, the evidence behind each, and why one US protocol prescribes them together.
Anti-aging and skin peptides: which can be prescribed online?
- GuideWhat 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.
- GuideWhat is Epitalon?
Epitalon (Epithalon) explained: the synthetic tetrapeptide modeled on a pineal extract, what in vitro and animal research covers, and its FDA status.
Which GLP-1 medications can be prescribed online?
- ComparisonSemaglutide vs tirzepatide: what is the difference?
Semaglutide and tirzepatide compared: one receptor or two, the head-to-head trials, side effects, cost and the FDA status of compounded versions.
- GuideWhat 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.
- GuideWhat 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.
Calculators: units, reconstitution and dosing charts
- Any peptidePeptide calculator
Vial mg, water and prescribed dose to concentration, mL and U-100 syringe units.
- BPC-157BPC-157 Calculator
Dosing chart in units, reconstitution and TB-500 blends.
- CJC-1295 / IpamorelinCJC-1295 / Ipamorelin Calculator
Dosing chart in units, blend math and reconstitution.
- TesamorelinTesamorelin Calculator
Dosing chart in units, reconstitution and ipamorelin blends.
- MOTS-cMOTS-c Calculator
Dosing chart in units, reconstitution and mg-scale draws.
- GHK-CuGHK-Cu Calculator
Injectable copper peptide: units, reconstitution and dosing chart.
- Semax / SelankSemax / Selank Calculator
Injectable units, reconstitution and dosing chart.
- EpitalonEpitalon Calculator
Dosing chart in units, reconstitution and doses per vial.
- DSIPDSIP Calculator
Dosing chart in units and reconstitution for small draws.
- KisspeptinKisspeptin 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.