Research focus
Longevity & cellular health research peptides
Research concerns mitochondrial function, cellular senescence, NAD⁺ biology and ageing. Each compound below carries a score out of 100 combining the strength of its published research with the certificate evidence of the vendors that carry it — a score of evidence, never a claim that a compound is safe, effective or suitable for any purpose.
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Showing 6 of 6 compounds — Research concerns mitochondrial function, cellular senescence, NAD⁺ biology and ageing.
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NAD+
Metabolic94A coenzyme present in all living cells, sold by research chemical vendors as a lyophilised powder. It is a nucleotide rather than a peptide, and is included here because it appears in the catalogs of vendors in this index.
Longevity18 vendors18 certificates99.8% mean purityTier S evidence · High popularity
- A
MOTS-c
Metabolic84.5A mitochondrial-derived peptide studied for roles in cellular metabolism, insulin sensitivity and exercise physiology.
Fat lossLongevity23 vendors28 certificates99.6% mean purityTier A evidence · High popularity
- D
5-Amino-1MQ
Metabolic69.6A small-molecule inhibitor of the enzyme nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), studied in the context of metabolism and adipose tissue. It is supplied as a research chemical rather than a peptide.
Fat lossLongevity17 vendors19 certificates99.7% mean purityTier D evidence · Established popularity
- C
BAM15
Metabolic38A mitochondrial protonophore (uncoupler) studied preclinically for effects on energy expenditure, obesity and metabolic disease.
Fat lossLongevity0 vendors0 certificatesTier C evidence · Niche popularity
- B
Metformin
Metabolic38A biguanide and one of the most widely prescribed oral medicines for type 2 diabetes. It is very extensively studied, including a large body of ageing and longevity research.
Fat lossLongevity0 vendors0 certificatesTier B evidence · High popularity
- C
ATX-304
Metabolic31.3A direct pan-AMPK activator (also known as O304), studied preclinically in metabolic and vascular models.
Fat lossLongevity0 vendors0 certificatesTier C evidence · Niche popularity