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Epitalon

Tetrapeptide that activates telomerase.

Healthy Aging

Overview

Tetrapeptide that activates telomerase.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Activates telomerase reverse transcriptase, lengthens telomeres in vitro.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Anti-aging effects (preclinical)

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · Injection site pain
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Safety & non-supplemental interactions

            Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

            Avoid if you are
            • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
            • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
            Other notes
            • ·Most research peptides are not FDA-approved for human use outside investigational protocols.

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            5–10 mg cycled

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            In vitroBull Exp Biol Med · 2003

            Epithalon and telomerase

            Khavinson VK, et al.

            Human fibroblasts

            Key findings

            Increased telomerase activity and telomere length.

            Open study
            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Epitalon — Anti-aging effects

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Epitalon — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Epitalon — meta-analysis

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Epitalon — pharmacokinetics

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

            Google Scholar: Epitalon — clinical evidence

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            Key findings

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