Sexual & hormonal · Peptide
Kisspeptin
A master hormonal-signal peptide studied for libido and reproductive health.
Status as of 2026-07 · reclassification ≠ FDA approval · educational only, not medical advice.
The signal it sends
Triggers release of GnRH, starting the body's sex-hormone cascade.
Benefits & effects studied
- Libido & arousal research
- Reproductive-hormone studies
Research state
Active human research; not an approved therapy.
Dosing & pharmacokinetics
Investigational (infusion/injection in studies). Half-life: Minutes.
Dosing information is educational only. Kisspeptin decisions belong with a licensed clinician — Jevity does not recommend or supply dosing.
History & discovery
First described 1996 by Danny Welch's lab (Hershey, Pennsylvania) Origin: The KISS1 gene was discovered in 1996 as a metastasis-suppressor gene by Danny Welch's lab in Hershey, Pennsylvania (the name 'KISS' nods to Hershey's Kisses); its peptide products were later found to be master regulators of reproduction..
Molecular structure
A family of neuropeptides (54, 14, 13, or 10 amino acids) cleaved from the KISS1 gene product; the 54-amino-acid form was originally called metastin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kisspeptin FDA-approved?
Investigational — human research (not approved) On Jevity's evidence scale, Kisspeptin is graded "In human trials". Reclassification for compounding is not the same as FDA approval.
What is Kisspeptin used for?
A master hormonal-signal peptide studied for libido and reproductive health. Triggers release of GnRH, starting the body's sex-hormone cascade. Studied effects include: Libido & arousal research; Reproductive-hormone studies. This is educational information, not a recommendation to use it.
Is Kisspeptin legal in the UAE?
UAE / DHA status: Not available — investigational
Is Kisspeptin banned in sport?
WADA status: Not prohibited
What is Kisspeptin's Jevity Score?
Kisspeptin has a Jevity Score of 58/100 — a proprietary composite of evidence strength (7/10), regulatory clarity (5/10) and supply verifiability (4/10). It reflects how established and legitimate the compound is, not a recommendation.
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