Compound reference

Every compound, honestly graded

One page per compound: mechanism, graded evidence with the studies behind the grade, reported dosing ranges, dated US legal status, safety and interactions. Including compounds we do not sell.

Evidence grades are computed from what is indexed in PubMed, not from an opinion: A means two or more human randomised trials, E means none. Legal status comes from a dated log of federal actions, each with its primary source — see the legal-status tracker.

Peptides (29)

  • PT-141Evidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02Chia offers this

    Melanocortin-receptor agonist approved for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women.

    Also known as Bremelanotide, Vyleesi

  • GHK-CuEvidence BNot verifiedChia offers this

    Copper-binding tripeptide used topically for skin remodelling.

    Also known as Copper peptide, Glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine copper

  • BPC-157Evidence CPCAC recommended — FDA has not acted · as of 2026-07-23

    Synthetic pentadecapeptide from a gastric protein, studied preclinically for tissue repair.

    Also known as Body Protection Compound 157, PL 14736, Pentadecapeptide BPC 157

  • TB-500Evidence BPCAC recommended — FDA has not acted · as of 2026-07-23

    Synthetic fragment related to thymosin beta-4, studied preclinically for tissue repair.

    Also known as Thymosin Beta-4 fragment, TB4 fragment

  • EpitalonEvidence APCAC recommended — FDA has not acted · as of 2026-07-24

    Synthetic tetrapeptide studied in Russian gerontology literature for telomerase activity.

    Also known as Epithalon, Epithalamin, AEDG

  • KPVEvidence APCAC recommended — FDA has not acted · as of 2026-07-23

    Tripeptide C-terminal fragment of alpha-MSH studied for anti-inflammatory effects.

    Also known as Lysine-Proline-Valine, alpha-MSH 11-13

  • MOTS-cEvidence APCAC recommended — FDA has not acted · as of 2026-07-23

    Mitochondrial-derived peptide studied in metabolic regulation and exercise physiology.

    Also known as MOTSc, Mitochondrial ORF of the 12S rRNA type-c

  • SemaxEvidence BPCAC recommended — FDA has not acted · as of 2026-07-24

    Synthetic ACTH fragment analogue used in Russia for cognitive and neurological indications.

    Also known as ACTH(4-7)PGP, Met-Glu-His-Phe-Pro-Gly-Pro

  • DSIPEvidence APCAC voted against · as of 2026-07-24

    Nonapeptide first isolated from rabbit cerebral venous blood, studied for sleep.

    Also known as Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide, Emideltide

  • OxytocinEvidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02

    Approved nonapeptide hormone; compounded intranasal forms are used off-label.

    Also known as Pitocin

  • CJC-1295Evidence BNot verified

    Synthetic GHRH analogue, with and without drug-affinity complex.

    Also known as Modified GRF(1-29), CJC-1295 DAC

  • IpamorelinEvidence ANot verified

    Selective ghrelin-receptor agonist and growth-hormone secretagogue.

    Also known as NNC 26-0161

  • Thymosin Alpha-1Evidence ANot verified

    Thymic peptide used outside the US as an immune modulator in hepatitis and sepsis.

    Also known as Thymalfasin, Zadaxin, Ta1

  • AOD-9604Evidence CNot verified

    Growth-hormone fragment studied for lipolysis; failed its obesity endpoint in human trials.

    Also known as hGH fragment 176-191

  • GHRP-2Evidence ANot verified

    Growth-hormone-releasing peptide and ghrelin-receptor agonist.

    Also known as Pralmorelin

  • GHRP-6Evidence ANot verified

    Growth-hormone-releasing peptide with marked appetite stimulation.

    Also known as Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6

  • IGF-1 LR3Evidence ENot verified

    Modified insulin-like growth factor 1 analogue sold as a research reagent.

    Also known as Long R3 IGF-1

  • Melanotan IIEvidence ANot verified

    Unapproved melanocortin agonist sold online for tanning; associated with safety reports.

    Also known as MT-2, MT-II

  • SelankEvidence ANot verified

    Synthetic tuftsin analogue used in Russia for anxiety.

    Also known as TP-7, Tuftsin analogue

  • SS-31Evidence ANot verified

    Mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide investigated in mitochondrial myopathy.

    Also known as Elamipretide, Bendavia, MTP-131

  • Thymosin Beta-4Evidence ANot verified

    Actin-sequestering peptide studied in wound healing and cardiac repair.

    Also known as Tβ4, TB4

  • ARA-290Evidence ANot verified

    Erythropoietin-derived peptide studied in small-fibre neuropathy.

    Also known as Cibinetide

  • CerebrolysinEvidence ANot verified

    Porcine brain-derived peptide preparation used outside the US in stroke and dementia.

  • DihexaEvidence CNot verified

    Angiotensin IV analogue studied preclinically as an HGF/c-Met potentiator.

    Also known as N-hexanoic-Tyr-Ile-(6) aminohexanoic amide

  • HexarelinEvidence ANot verified

    Synthetic hexapeptide growth-hormone secretagogue.

    Also known as Examorelin

  • HumaninEvidence ANot verified

    Mitochondrial-derived peptide studied in cytoprotection and ageing.

    Also known as HN, MDP

  • LarazotideEvidence ANot verified

    Tight-junction regulator peptide investigated in coeliac disease.

    Also known as AT-1001, INN-202

  • LL-37Evidence ANot verified

    Human cathelicidin antimicrobial peptide studied in innate immunity.

    Also known as Cathelicidin LL-37

  • P21Evidence ANot verified

    Peptide studied preclinically for neurogenesis.

    Also known as Cerebrolysin-derived peptide

Incretins & GLP-1 (8)

  • TirzepatideEvidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02Chia offers this

    Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes and obesity.

    Also known as Mounjaro, Zepbound

  • RetatrutideEvidence ANot compoundable · as of 2026-09-02

    Investigational triple GIP/GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist; not approved and not compoundable.

    Also known as LY3437943

  • LiraglutideEvidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02

    Daily GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for diabetes and weight management.

    Also known as Saxenda, Victoza

  • DulaglutideEvidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02

    Weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist approved for type 2 diabetes.

    Also known as Trulicity

  • ExenatideEvidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02

    First-in-class GLP-1 receptor agonist derived from exendin-4.

    Also known as Byetta, Bydureon

  • CagrilintideEvidence ANot verified

    Investigational long-acting amylin analogue studied with semaglutide.

    Also known as AM833

  • MazdutideEvidence ANot verified

    Investigational GLP-1/glucagon receptor agonist.

    Also known as LY3305677, IBI362

  • SurvodutideEvidence ANot verified

    Investigational dual glucagon/GLP-1 receptor agonist.

    Also known as BI 456906

Hormones (5)

  • EstradiolEvidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02Chia offers this

    Primary human oestrogen, approved in oral, transdermal and vaginal forms.

    Also known as 17β-estradiol, Estrace

  • ProgesteroneEvidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02Chia offers this

    Approved progestogen used in menopausal hormone therapy.

    Also known as Micronised progesterone, Prometrium

  • TestosteroneEvidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02

    Schedule III androgen approved for male hypogonadism.

    Also known as Testosterone cypionate, Testosterone enanthate

  • DHEAEvidence ANot verified

    Adrenal precursor steroid, sold as a supplement and as an approved vaginal insert.

    Also known as Dehydroepiandrosterone, Prasterone

  • hCGEvidence ANot verified

    Approved gonadotropin used in fertility and hypogonadism protocols.

    Also known as Human chorionic gonadotropin, Pregnyl

Small molecules (10)

  • Low-Dose NaltrexoneEvidence ANot verifiedChia offers this

    Opioid antagonist approved at 50 mg, compounded at 1–5 mg for off-label immune indications.

    Also known as LDN, low dose naltrexone

  • MetforminEvidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02

    First-line biguanide for type 2 diabetes, studied in the TAME geroscience trial.

    Also known as Glucophage

  • RapamycinEvidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02

    mTOR inhibitor approved as an immunosuppressant, studied off-label in geroscience.

    Also known as Sirolimus, Rapamune

  • AnastrozoleEvidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02

    Aromatase inhibitor approved in breast cancer, used off-label in hormone protocols.

    Also known as Arimidex

  • Methylene BlueEvidence AFDA-approved product exists · as of 2026-09-02

    Approved for methaemoglobinaemia; studied at low dose in mitochondrial and cognitive research.

    Also known as Methylthioninium chloride, Provayblue

  • EnclomipheneEvidence ANot verified

    Selective oestrogen-receptor modulator studied for secondary hypogonadism; not FDA-approved.

    Also known as Enclomiphene citrate

  • MK-677Evidence ANot verified

    Orally active non-peptide ghrelin-receptor agonist; investigational, not approved.

    Also known as Ibutamoren, Ibutamoren mesylate

  • Urolithin AEvidence ANot verified

    Gut-microbial ellagitannin metabolite studied for mitophagy and muscle endurance.

    Also known as Mitopure

  • Pentosan PolysulfateEvidence ANot verified

    Semi-synthetic polysaccharide approved for interstitial cystitis.

    Also known as Elmiron

  • SpermidineEvidence ANot verified

    Polyamine studied as an autophagy inducer in ageing research.

Cofactors & metabolites (4)

  • NAD+Evidence ANot verifiedChia offers this

    Essential redox cofactor central to mitochondrial metabolism and sirtuin signalling.

    Also known as Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, NAD

  • GlutathioneEvidence ANot verifiedChia offers this

    Endogenous tripeptide antioxidant used in compounded injectable and inhaled forms.

    Also known as GSH, L-glutathione

  • NMNEvidence ANot verified

    NAD+ precursor; FDA has excluded it from the dietary-supplement definition.

    Also known as Nicotinamide mononucleotide

  • Nicotinamide RibosideEvidence ANot verified

    NAD+ precursor marketed as a dietary ingredient with human pharmacokinetic data.

    Also known as NR, Niagen

This reference is educational and is not medical advice. Chia is a telehealth provider; compounds we dispense are labelled as such, and the rest are here because a reference that only covered our own catalogue would not be one. Compounded drugs are not FDA-approved and are not reviewed by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or manufacturing quality.