Epithalon: Patient Information & Safety Notes
Also known as Epitalon, Epithalone
Other names: epitalon, epithalone, tetrapeptide-ala-glu-asp-gly
Epithalon (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) is a synthetic tetrapeptide studied mainly in preclinical research for possible effects on telomere-related cellular pathways. It is not approved by the FDA, and its safety and efficacy in humans are not established.
In plain language
What Epithalamin is used for
- Studied in preclinical research involving telomere-related cellular pathways
Taking this medicine
How it is administered
- Subcutaneous injection
- Sublingual troche
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Risks and precautions
Risks and warnings
- Fatigue
- Limited human safety data
Who should not take it
- Personal or family history of cancer (precautionary; telomere biology may have oncological implications)
Common questions
Patient questions
Is Epithalon proven to extend lifespan?
No. Epithalon has not been proven to extend human lifespan in peer-reviewed, large-scale clinical trials. Claims about telomere elongation and anti-aging are based on preclinical and limited non-Western research. It is not FDA-approved.
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