Database category
Longevity & Healthy Aging Peptides
Browse the PeptideIndex compounds associated with longevity, mitochondrial biology and healthy-aging research. Each entry links to a full profile with mechanism, half-life, evidence grade, side effects, storage and references. This category page is for browsing only — no protocols, no dosing advice.
What this category covers
These compounds act on pathways researchers associate with biological aging — telomere maintenance, mitochondrial function, NAD+ availability and skin matrix biology. They differ substantially from one another in mechanism, route of use and evidence strength, so the shared category label does not imply they are comparable or interchangeable.
For an evidence-based comparison of Epitalon, SS-31, MOTS-c and NAD+, see our Longevity Peptides evidence guide.
Profiles in this category
- EpitalonLimited evidence
A four amino acid peptide studied for telomerase activation and pineal signalling.
- SS-31 (Elamipretide)Moderate evidence
A mitochondria-targeted peptide that binds cardiolipin; studied in defined disease populations.
- NAD+Emerging evidence
A coenzyme central to redox reactions and sirtuin signalling; most human data concern precursors.
- MOTS-cEmerging evidence
A mitochondrially encoded peptide acting through AMPK, the energy-sensing pathway.
- GHK-CuModerate evidence
A copper-binding tripeptide with human evidence for topical skin endpoints.
- 5-Amino-1MQLimited evidence
An NNMT inhibitor proposed to raise intracellular NAD+; preclinical only.
Evidence grades: Strong (randomised human trials plus regulatory review), Moderate (smaller-scale human data), Emerging (preclinical work, human studies barely started), Limited (animal or in-vitro work only, or unreplicated older human studies). See the safety and evidence guide.
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