LONGEVITY & CELLULAR RESEARCH
Studied for telomere maintenance—the protective caps on DNA that shorten with age—and for restoring natural sleep rhythm.
Epithalon (Epitalon) is a short synthetic peptide that copies a natural signal from the pineal gland, the gland that sets the body's daily clock. It is studied for maintaining telomeres, the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes that shorten as cells divide, and for restoring circadian rhythm. It has documented human trial history from the Khavinson research program, making it one of the more studied longevity peptides.
Included because it has documented human trial history (notably the Khavinson research program) and a described telomerase and pineal mechanism. Its human data distinguishes it within the longevity space, while broader real-world use continues to develop.
Described as stimulating telomerase, the enzyme that rebuilds the protective caps on the ends of chromosomes.
Described as restoring pineal-gland function and the natural melatonin rhythm that governs the sleep-wake cycle.
Reported effects on reproductive hormones, cortisol, and immune markers, and on patterns of gene expression associated with youth.
WHAT THE RESEARCH MEASURED
Findings describe study outcomes, not expected personal results.
Epithalon is investigational and not FDA-approved. Sold and offered strictly for laboratory and research use.
