Longevity & cellular · Peptide
Epitalon
Also known as Epithalon
A short peptide studied for circadian and cellular-aging effects.
Status as of 2026-07 · reclassification ≠ FDA approval · educational only, not medical advice.
The signal it sends
May influence the pineal gland and telomerase activity in research models.
Benefits & effects studied
- Sleep/circadian interest
- Telomere research (early)
Research state
Mostly older Russian studies; limited rigorous human data.
Dosing & pharmacokinetics
Short cycles, daily injection (protocols). Half-life: Short.
Dosing information is educational only. Epitalon decisions belong with a licensed clinician — Jevity does not recommend or supply dosing.
History & discovery
First described 1980s by Vladimir Khavinson (St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology) Origin: Synthesized by Russian gerontologist Vladimir Khavinson, who derived it as a simplified analog of epithalamin, a pineal-gland peptide complex he studied for anti-aging effects; later research (2003) reported it could activate telomerase in cultured cells..
Molecular structure
A synthetic tetrapeptide with the sequence Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly (AEDG).
Frequently asked questions
Is Epitalon FDA-approved?
Not FDA-approved — research use only On Jevity's evidence scale, Epitalon is graded "Early / limited human data". Reclassification for compounding is not the same as FDA approval.
What is Epitalon used for?
A short peptide studied for circadian and cellular-aging effects. May influence the pineal gland and telomerase activity in research models. Studied effects include: Sleep/circadian interest; Telomere research (early). This is educational information, not a recommendation to use it.
Is Epitalon legal in the UAE?
UAE / DHA status: Prescription-only via a DHA-licensed clinic; unsupervised import restricted
Is Epitalon banned in sport?
WADA status: Verify on current WADA list
What is Epitalon's Jevity Score?
Epitalon has a Jevity Score of 35/100 — a proprietary composite of evidence strength (4/10), regulatory clarity (3/10) and supply verifiability (3/10). It reflects how established and legitimate the compound is, not a recommendation.
Epitalon is prescription-only or research-only. A licensed clinician must evaluate whether it's appropriate for you.
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