Overview
Mitochondrial-targeted peptide for cardiolipin protection.
Mechanism of action
Binds cardiolipin, stabilizes mitochondrial cristae.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Improves mitochondrial function
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Injection site reactions
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.
- ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
- ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
- ·Most research peptides are not FDA-approved for human use outside investigational protocols.
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Elamipretide in heart failure
Daubert MA, et al.
HFrEF patients
Improved LV end-systolic volume.
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