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Weight and metabolism

Explore compounds studied in relation to body weight, appetite and metabolic processes. Profiles distinguish findings from clinical studies from calculations for a particular vial strength.

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19 profiles
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5-Amino-1MQ

A small synthetic molecule studied in metabolic research. It is often listed alongside peptides, although it is not chemically a peptide.

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Adipotide

An experimental peptide designed to target blood vessels supplying adipose tissue, studied in the context of body fat and weight.

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AICAR

A research compound involved in how cells sense energy availability. Chemically, it is not a peptide.

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AOD-9604

A modified growth hormone fragment studied mainly for its relationship with processes that regulate body fat.

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Blend

AOD-9604 + CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin

A blend of three compounds investigated through different metabolic and growth hormone-related pathways.

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Cagrilintide

A long-acting amylin analogue. Amylin helps regulate satiety, making this compound relevant to appetite and weight research.

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Blend

Cagrilintide + Semaglutide

A combination of an amylin analogue and a GLP-1 receptor agonist, representing two pathways involved in satiety and weight regulation.

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Eloralintide

An investigational amylin receptor agonist studied for its relationship with satiety and energy balance.

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Humanin

A small mitochondria-derived peptide explored in models of cellular protection.

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L-Carnitine

An amino acid derivative involved in transporting long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria.

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Mazdutide

A compound studied in weight management and type 2 diabetes research.

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MOTS-C

A peptide encoded by mitochondrial DNA, investigated for its links to metabolic responses and exercise.

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NAD+

A cellular coenzyme essential to many reactions involved in energy production and cellular maintenance.

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Retatrutide

An investigational candidate that activates three metabolic receptors and is being studied in clinical weight management programmes.

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Semaglutide

A GLP-1 receptor agonist with extensive clinical research that should be read in the context of the studied product and population.

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SLU-PP-332

A compound acting on ERR receptors; the research cited so far is limited to animal models.

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Survodutide

An investigational metabolic compound combining GLP-1 and glucagon receptor activity in weight and liver research.

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Tesamorelin

A GHRH analogue clinically studied for visceral fat in a specific form of lipodystrophy.

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Tirzepatide

A GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist with metabolic clinical data tied to specific products and indications.

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This information is educational. Inclusion in an area is not a medical indication, and reported doses in the profiles are not prescriptions.