Peptide Research
Evidence-based guides and study summaries
All research content is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is derived from published peer-reviewed studies and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Complete Beginner's Guide to Peptides
Everything you need to know about peptides — what they are, how they work in the body, how they differ from steroids and SARMs, and why they're becoming the go-to tool for health optimization.
Mito Labs Research Team · 2/10/2026
How to Reconstitute, Store & Inject Peptides Safely
A step-by-step guide to reconstituting lyophilised peptides with bacteriostatic water, calculating dosages, proper injection technique, and storage best practices.
Mito Labs Research Team · 2/14/2026
Understanding Peptide Purity: COAs, HPLC, and What to Look For
How to read a Certificate of Analysis, what HPLC and mass spectrometry actually measure, and the red flags that indicate low-quality peptides.
Mito Labs Research Team · 2/18/2026
Peptide Stacking 101: Which Peptides Work Best Together
Learn the science behind peptide stacking — how combining peptides that target different mechanisms creates synergistic effects for healing, fat loss, longevity, and cognition.
Mito Labs Research Team · 2/22/2026
Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide vs Retatrutide: Complete Comparison
A head-to-head comparison of the three most important GLP-1 weight-loss compounds — their mechanisms, clinical data, dosing protocols, and which one fits your goals.
Mito Labs Research Team · 2/26/2026
The Science Behind GLP-1 Weight Loss: How Semaglutide Works
An in-depth look at GLP-1 biology — how Semaglutide suppresses appetite, slows gastric emptying, improves insulin sensitivity, and delivers 15%+ weight loss in clinical trials.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/1/2026
Epithalon & Telomere Science: Can We Slow Biological Aging?
Telomeres shorten with every cell division, setting a biological countdown. Epithalon — born from 40 years of Soviet and Russian research — reactivates telomerase to push that clock back.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/1/2026
SS-31: Targeting Mitochondrial Aging at the Source
Mitochondrial dysfunction drives aging from the inside out. SS-31 concentrates 5,000x in the inner mitochondrial membrane, stabilising cardiolipin and restoring the electron transport chain.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/2/2026
GHK-Cu: The Copper Peptide That Modulates 4,000 Genes
Discovered in 1973, GHK-Cu naturally declines as we age — and with it, our body's ability to heal, rebuild collagen, and suppress cancer-related gene activity. Here's the science behind 4,000+ genes.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/3/2026
Tirzepatide: Why Dual GIP/GLP-1 Outperforms Single-Receptor Agonists
How Tirzepatide's dual GIP and GLP-1 receptor activation produces record-breaking 22.5% weight loss — the science, the clinical data, and the practical guide.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/4/2026
Building a Longevity Stack: Epithalon + NAD+ + SS-31 + MOTS-C
No single peptide addresses every hallmark of aging. Here's how to combine Epithalon, NAD+, SS-31, and MOTS-C into a protocol that targets telomeres, mitochondria, metabolism, and cellular energy simultaneously.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/5/2026
CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin: The Clean GH Stack Explained
Growth hormone declines 14% per decade after age 30. CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin work together to restore natural pulsatile GH release — without the side effects of exogenous HGH.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/6/2026
Retatrutide: The Triple Agonist — What Phase II Data Shows
Retatrutide adds glucagon receptor activation to GLP-1 and GIP — delivering 24.2% weight loss in just 48 weeks. Here's what the Phase II data reveals and why the triple mechanism matters.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/7/2026
Tesamorelin vs CJC-1295: Choosing the Right GH Peptide
Tesamorelin is the only FDA-approved GH peptide. CJC-1295 is the versatile anti-aging workhorse. Here's a detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your goals.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/8/2026
BPC-157: The Most Studied Healing Peptide — Research Review
A comprehensive review of BPC-157 — the gastric pentadecapeptide with 150+ studies demonstrating tissue repair across tendons, ligaments, gut, muscle, and nerves.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/10/2026
Selank & Semax: Russia's Approved Nootropic Peptides
Developed over decades at the Institute of Molecular Genetics in Moscow, Selank and Semax are the only peptide nootropics with full national regulatory approval. Here's how they work — and how to use them.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/10/2026
TB-500 vs BPC-157: Local vs Systemic Healing Explained
A detailed comparison of TB-500 and BPC-157 — how one heals systemically through cell migration while the other heals locally through growth factor upregulation, and why combining them is so effective.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/12/2026
DSIP & Pinealon: Peptides for Deep Sleep and Circadian Health
Poor sleep accelerates every hallmark of aging. DSIP and Pinealon restore sleep architecture naturally — promoting deep delta waves and normalising circadian rhythm without sedation or dependency.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/12/2026
The KLOW Protocol: 4-Peptide Healing & Anti-Inflammation Stack
A deep dive into the KLOW protocol — combining KPV, TB-500, BPC-157, and GHK-Cu for a multi-pathway approach to healing, inflammation control, and tissue rejuvenation.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/14/2026
BDNF: The Brain's Growth Hormone and How Peptides Boost It
BDNF drives neurogenesis, strengthens synapses, and protects against neurodegeneration. It declines with age, stress, and inactivity — but several peptides can powerfully upregulate it.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/14/2026
Peptides for Joint Pain, Tendon Injuries & Sports Recovery
A practical guide to using healing peptides for common sports injuries — which peptide for which injury, recommended protocols by injury type, and realistic recovery timelines.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/16/2026
Thymosin Alpha-1: The Immune Peptide Approved in 40+ Countries
From thymus biology to Phase III trials and COVID-19 data, Thymosin Alpha-1 is the most clinically validated immune peptide in the world — approved as Zadaxin in over 40 countries.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/16/2026
NAD+ Decline and Aging: Why Injectable NAD+ Outperforms Oral NMN
The science of NAD+ depletion with age, why oral precursors like NMN face bioavailability challenges, and how injectable NAD+ delivers direct cellular replenishment for longevity and vitality.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/18/2026
Glutathione: Why the Master Antioxidant Works Better as an Injection
Every cell in your body depends on glutathione for detoxification, antioxidant defence, and immune function. But oral supplements are mostly destroyed in digestion. Here's why injectable glutathione changes the equation.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/20/2026
VIP and CIRS: How Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Treats Chronic Inflammation
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome affects millions with mould-susceptible genes. VIP — a 28-amino acid neuropeptide — is the final step in the Shoemaker protocol and a powerful tool for post-viral inflammation.
Mito Labs Research Team · 3/22/2026