Healthy Aging & Longevity
Epithalon
A four-amino-acid peptide studied in relation to telomerase activity and pineal regulation.
- Physician reviewed
- 503A pharmacy compounded
- Patient-specific prescription
Formats & pricing
- 10mg vial — reconstituted injectable$390
Pricing reflects the compounded preparation and physician review. Final therapy and dosing are determined only after your intake is reviewed.
Overview
What is Epithalon?
Epithalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide derived from epithalamin, a pineal gland extract. It has been examined primarily in longevity research contexts, with much of the published work originating from Russian institutes.
Mechanism
How it works
Research has focused on epithalon's reported relationship with telomerase expression and telomere maintenance, as well as its effect on melatonin rhythm through pineal signaling.
Wellness support
Potential wellness support areas
These areas are commonly discussed within wellness-focused protocols. They are educational statements, not medical claims or guarantees of outcome.
- Explored within cellular aging protocols
- Discussed for sleep-wake rhythm regulation
- Potential support for antioxidant defense
- Typically used as short, spaced cycles
Administration
Format & dosing
Usually given as a short daily course — commonly ten to twenty days — repeated a small number of times per year rather than continuously.
Labs & monitoring
Labs, testing & monitoring
Your physician determines the final testing requirements for Epithalon after reviewing your intake. The panels below are what is commonly reviewed for this therapy — they are educational guidance, not a fixed requirement.
Bloodwork status
Provider Determines Testing
Commonly reviewed at baseline
- CBC
- Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
Follow-up & monitoring
Cycled therapy with review between cycles. Your physician determines whether any labs are repeated.
Who may not be a candidate
- Pregnancy or nursing
- Active malignancy without oncology clearance
- Known hypersensitivity to the preparation
Medication interactions
Your physician reviews all prescriptions, supplements, and over-the-counter medications during intake before anything is prescribed.
Safety
Safety & considerations
Compounded, not FDA-approved. Evidence remains limited and largely preclinical; discuss expectations candidly with your physician.
Regulatory status: Compounded. Evidence level: Preclinical. Eligibility, dosing, laboratory requirements, and follow-up care are determined exclusively by a licensed physician after review of your history.
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Every protocol is approved by a licensed physician.
503A compounded
Prepared by licensed US compounding pharmacies.
Patient-specific Rx
Prescriptions are issued in your name only.
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