Epithalon vs. Humanin
Head-to-head comparison based on the profiles in the PepCycle library.
| Attribute | Epithalon | Humanin |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Anti-Aging Peptides | Anti-Aging |
| Description | A synthetic tetrapeptide based on epithalamin, a naturally occurring pineal gland peptide. Researched for telomerase activation properties. | A 24-amino acid mitochondria-derived peptide with potent cytoprotective and anti-apoptotic effects. |
| Dose in studies | 5-10 mg per day for 10-20 days | 1-5 mg per day |
| Frequency | Daily for 10-20 day cycles, 2x per year | Daily |
| Half-life | ~30 minutes | 30-60 minutes |
| Cycle length | 10-20 days, 2x per year | Continuous or cycled based on goals |
| Research level | 2/5 – Limited research | 1/5 – Very limited research |
Epithalon: full profile · Humanin: full profile
Values from research literature – not medical advice.