Peptide
Epitalon
Also known as: Epithalon
Risk:ExperimentalStatus:Not approved
Plain-English definition
A peptide discussed in anti-aging and sleep-related claims.
Why it matters
It is frequently framed as lifespan-related despite insufficient human lifespan evidence.
Status summary
Not approved for human lifespan extension.
Evidence summary
Human lifespan claims are unsupported.
Source links
- PubMed search: Epitalon aging human - PubMed
Source-discovery link for primary literature and reviews.
- ClinicalTrials.gov search: Epitalon - ClinicalTrials.gov
Trial registry link for registered human studies.
Related claim checks
peptides
Does Epitalon extend human lifespan?
Epitalon is not proven to extend human lifespan.
Evidence:Early theoryRisk:Experimental
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Evidence:Early theory