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        "Lowers appetite and food intake",
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        "Not a cosmetic shortcut and not risk-free",
        "Compounded forms are not FDA-approved",
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        "Largest average weight loss recorded in randomized trials",
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        "Not a guaranteed result",
        "Not a substitute for the habits that keep the loss",
        "Compounded forms are not FDA-approved"
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        "Not a proven cure for any injury",
        "Not approved or available to prescribe today"
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        "label": "FDA rulemaking decision",
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        "Researched for tendon and muscle recovery support",
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        "The marketed fragment is not trial-grade thymosin beta-4",
        "Not available to prescribe"
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        "label": "FDA rulemaking decision",
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        "Studied for gut and inflammatory support"
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        "Not a treatment for any diagnosed gut condition",
        "Not available to prescribe today"
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        "Studied for metabolic and energy support"
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        "Not a proven metabolic treatment",
        "Not available to prescribe today"
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      "status_pill": "PCAC recommended · rulemaking pending",
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      "name": "DSIP (Emideltide)",
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      "category": "Longevity",
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        "Studied, mostly in older work, for sleep and stress resilience"
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        "Not a proven sleep medication",
        "Not available to prescribe today"
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        "label": "No near-term FDA pathway",
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      "plain_what_it_is": "An angiotensin-IV-derived peptide reported as an extremely potent driver of new synapse formation, essentially no human data.",
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        "Strong synaptogenic effects in laboratory models"
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        "Essentially no human data",
        "Not approved and not available"
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      "slug": "semax",
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      "descriptor": "Nootropic · focus",
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      "plain_what_it_is": "A nootropic peptide studied for focus and mental clarity.",
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        "Researched for focus and attention support",
        "Researched for stress resilience"
      ],
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        "Not a treatment for any cognitive or psychiatric condition",
        "Not offered today"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "PCAC recommended · rulemaking pending",
      "verdict_dot": "amber",
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        "label": "FDA rulemaking decision",
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        "precision": "projected"
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      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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      "slug": "epitalon",
      "name": "Epitalon",
      "descriptor": "Longevity · sleep",
      "category": "Longevity",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A short peptide studied for sleep and circadian support.",
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        "Studied for sleep and circadian support",
        "Studied for general longevity interest"
      ],
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        "Not proven to extend how long you live",
        "Not available to prescribe today"
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      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "PCAC recommended · rulemaking pending",
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        "label": "FDA rulemaking decision",
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        "precision": "projected"
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      "slug": "nad",
      "name": "NAD+",
      "descriptor": "Coenzyme · energy",
      "category": "Longevity",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A coenzyme involved in how your cells make and use energy.",
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        "Used for energy and cellular support",
        "Prescribed and personalized by a clinician"
      ],
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        "Not proven to extend how long you live",
        "Not framed as a longevity guarantee"
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      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "503A eligible (Category 1)",
      "verdict_dot": "green",
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        "label": "Compoundable now",
        "date": "Current",
        "precision": "current"
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      "compounded_furniture": true,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/nad",
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      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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      "slug": "sermorelin",
      "name": "Sermorelin",
      "descriptor": "GH-axis · recovery",
      "category": "GH-axis",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A peptide that nudges your body's own growth-hormone axis.",
      "does": [
        "Supports muscle and recovery",
        "Supports sleep quality"
      ],
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        "Not anabolic steroid therapy",
        "Not a guaranteed performance enhancer"
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      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "503A eligible (Category 1)",
      "verdict_dot": "green",
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        "label": "Compoundable now",
        "date": "Current",
        "precision": "current"
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      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/sermorelin",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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    "ghk-cu-topical": {
      "slug": "ghk-cu-topical",
      "name": "GHK-Cu (topical)",
      "descriptor": "Copper · skin",
      "category": "Cosmetic",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A copper peptide used topically in skin and hair cosmetics.",
      "does": [
        "Used topically to support skin appearance",
        "Used in hair-care formulations"
      ],
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        "Topical cosmetic use is not an injectable claim",
        "The two are never conflated"
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      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "Legal, cosmetic / topical",
      "verdict_dot": "green",
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        "label": "Cosmetic use, unaffected",
        "date": "Ongoing",
        "precision": "current"
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      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/ghk-cu-topical",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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      "slug": "pt-141",
      "name": "PT-141",
      "descriptor": "Libido · arousal",
      "category": "Sexual Health",
      "plain_what_it_is": "An FDA-approved peptide (as Vyleesi) that raises sexual desire by acting on the brain's arousal pathways, not blood flow.",
      "does": [
        "FDA-approved for one use: generalized HSDD in premenopausal women",
        "Works centrally, not on blood flow"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved for men or postmenopausal women",
        "Not a blood-flow ED pill",
        "Not offered here"
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      "evidence_grade": "A",
      "status_pill": "Restricted",
      "verdict_dot": "amber",
      "verdict_plain": "Under review — no change to access",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "Bulks rulemaking (projected)",
        "date": "2026–2027",
        "precision": "projected"
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      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/pt-141",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/pt-141",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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      "slug": "tesamorelin",
      "name": "Tesamorelin",
      "descriptor": "GH-axis · metabolic",
      "category": "GH-axis",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A growth-hormone-axis peptide with FDA-approved origins.",
      "does": [
        "Used for GH-axis and metabolic support under a clinician"
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        "Compounded versions are not FDA-approved",
        "Not a general weight-loss drug"
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      "evidence_grade": "A",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
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      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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      "slug": "selank",
      "name": "Selank",
      "descriptor": "Nootropic · calm",
      "category": "Cognition",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A nootropic peptide studied for calm and anxiety support.",
      "does": [
        "Researched for calm and stress-resilience support"
      ],
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        "Not an anxiety medication",
        "Not a substitute for mental-health care"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
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      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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      "descriptor": "GH-axis · edu-only",
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      "plain_what_it_is": "A growth-hormone-releasing peptide usually stacked with Ipamorelin, but non-compoundable in the US.",
      "does": [
        "Studied as a GH-axis stimulator",
        "Recovery and body-composition interest"
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      "does_not": [
        "Cannot be legally compounded in the US",
        "Not offered here — education only"
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      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "Category 2, not under current review",
      "verdict_dot": "red",
      "verdict_plain": "Not available to order",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "No scheduled FDA review",
        "date": "",
        "precision": "unscheduled"
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      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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      "slug": "ipamorelin",
      "name": "Ipamorelin",
      "descriptor": "GH-axis · edu-only",
      "category": "GH-axis",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A selective growth-hormone secretagogue, the usual partner to CJC-1295, also non-compoundable in the US.",
      "does": [
        "Studied as a selective GH secretagogue",
        "Recovery and sleep interest"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Non-compoundable in the US",
        "Not offered here — education only"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "Category 2, not under current review",
      "verdict_dot": "red",
      "verdict_plain": "Not available to order",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "No scheduled FDA review",
        "date": "",
        "precision": "unscheduled"
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      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/ipamorelin",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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      "slug": "mk-677",
      "name": "MK-677 (Ibutamoren)",
      "descriptor": "GH secretagogue · oral",
      "category": "GH-axis",
      "plain_what_it_is": "An orally-active growth-hormone secretagogue, not a peptide, studied for GH/IGF-1 and appetite.",
      "does": [
        "Raises GH and IGF-1",
        "Stimulates appetite",
        "Studied for body composition and sleep"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not a peptide",
        "Not FDA-approved",
        "Not offered here"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/mk-677",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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    "thymosin-alpha-1": {
      "slug": "thymosin-alpha-1",
      "name": "Thymosin Alpha-1",
      "descriptor": "Immune · edu-only",
      "category": "Immune",
      "plain_what_it_is": "An immune-modulating peptide with the strongest evidence of the education-only set, but not on the PCAC agenda.",
      "does": [
        "Studied for immune modulation",
        "Used clinically abroad as an adjunct"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved or available in the US",
        "Not on the PCAC agenda"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "B",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": true,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/thymosin-alpha-1",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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      "slug": "aod-9604",
      "name": "AOD-9604",
      "descriptor": "Metabolic · edu-only",
      "category": "Metabolic",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A fragment of growth hormone marketed for fat loss, with weak human evidence.",
      "does": [
        "Studied for fat metabolism"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "No meaningful weight loss in controlled human trials",
        "Not offered here"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/aod-9604",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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      "slug": "kisspeptin",
      "name": "Kisspeptin",
      "descriptor": "Hormonal · libido",
      "category": "Sexual Health",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A reproductive-hormone signaling peptide studied for libido and fertility pathways.",
      "does": [
        "Studied for libido and arousal signaling",
        "Studied for fertility-related signaling"
      ],
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        "Not a proven libido treatment",
        "Not offered here"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
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      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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      "slug": "enclomiphene",
      "name": "Enclomiphene",
      "descriptor": "Hormonal · by request",
      "category": "Hormonal",
      "plain_what_it_is": "An oral medicine, not a peptide, that raises the body's own testosterone, a fertility-sparing alternative to TRT.",
      "does": [
        "Raises endogenous testosterone",
        "Preserves sperm production"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not a peptide",
        "Not a substitute for finding the cause of low testosterone"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "B",
      "status_pill": "503A eligible · SKU pending",
      "verdict_dot": "amber",
      "verdict_plain": "Under review — no change to access",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "Fulfillment confirmation (pending)",
        "date": "2026",
        "precision": "exact"
      },
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      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/enclomiphene",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/trt-enclomiphene",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
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      "slug": "rapamycin",
      "name": "Rapamycin",
      "descriptor": "Longevity · by request",
      "category": "Longevity",
      "plain_what_it_is": "An mTOR-inhibiting drug, not a peptide, with the deepest lifespan-extension evidence in animal models.",
      "does": [
        "Studied for longevity and immune aging",
        "Extends lifespan across many animal models"
      ],
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        "Human lifespan benefit is not proven",
        "Not a peptide"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "B",
      "status_pill": "503A eligible",
      "verdict_dot": "green",
      "verdict_plain": "Available through a licensed prescriber",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "Compoundable now",
        "date": "Current",
        "precision": "current"
      },
      "compounded_furniture": true,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/rapamycin",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/rapamycin",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
    },
    "metformin": {
      "slug": "metformin",
      "name": "Metformin",
      "descriptor": "Metabolic · by request",
      "category": "Metabolic",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A first-line diabetes drug, not a peptide, widely studied as a longevity and metabolic agent.",
      "does": [
        "Improves insulin sensitivity and glycemic control",
        "Studied for metabolic and longevity benefit"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Longevity benefit in non-diabetics is not proven",
        "Not a peptide"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "B",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": true,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/metformin",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
    },
    "low-dose-naltrexone": {
      "slug": "low-dose-naltrexone",
      "name": "Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN)",
      "descriptor": "Immune · edu-only",
      "category": "Immune",
      "plain_what_it_is": "An off-label low dose of an approved drug, not a peptide, used for immune and inflammatory conditions.",
      "does": [
        "Studied for autoimmune-related symptoms",
        "Studied for chronic pain and inflammation"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Evidence limited to small studies",
        "Not a peptide",
        "Not offered on this surface"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": true,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/low-dose-naltrexone",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-16"
    },
    "retatrutide": {
      "slug": "retatrutide",
      "name": "Retatrutide",
      "descriptor": "Triple agonist · weight",
      "category": "Metabolic",
      "plain_what_it_is": "An investigational triple GLP-1/GIP/glucagon agonist posting the largest weight-loss numbers recorded so far.",
      "does": [
        "Largest average weight reduction reported for the class in trials"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved and not available",
        "Trial figures are not a promise",
        "Grey-market product is unverified and unsafe"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "B",
      "status_pill": "Investigational (Phase 3)",
      "verdict_dot": "amber",
      "verdict_plain": "Under review — no change to access",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "TRIUMPH Phase-3 readout (projected)",
        "date": "2026–2027",
        "precision": "projected"
      },
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/retatrutide",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/retatrutide",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "cagrilintide": {
      "slug": "cagrilintide",
      "name": "Cagrilintide",
      "descriptor": "Amylin analog · satiety",
      "category": "Metabolic",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A long-acting amylin analog studied as the satiety layer that amplifies a GLP-1, the canonical 'companion' molecule.",
      "does": [
        "Studied as a satiety amplifier alongside a GLP-1"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved and not available",
        "Not typically used alone",
        "Combination figures are trial-stage"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "B",
      "status_pill": "Investigational (Phase 3)",
      "verdict_dot": "amber",
      "verdict_plain": "Under review — no change to access",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "CagriSema / REDEFINE readouts",
        "date": "2026–2027",
        "precision": "projected"
      },
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/cagrilintide",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/cagrilintide",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "survodutide": {
      "slug": "survodutide",
      "name": "Survodutide",
      "descriptor": "GLP-1/glucagon · liver",
      "category": "Metabolic",
      "plain_what_it_is": "An investigational GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist studied for both weight and liver disease (MASH).",
      "does": [
        "Studied for weight reduction",
        "Studied for improvement of MASH"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved and not available",
        "The MASH data is trial-stage"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "B",
      "status_pill": "Investigational (Phase 3)",
      "verdict_dot": "amber",
      "verdict_plain": "Under review — no change to access",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "SYNCHRONIZE Phase-3 (projected)",
        "date": "2026–2027",
        "precision": "projected"
      },
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/survodutide",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/survodutide",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "vk2735": {
      "slug": "vk2735",
      "name": "VK2735 (Viking)",
      "descriptor": "Dual GLP-1/GIP · oral",
      "category": "Metabolic",
      "plain_what_it_is": "An investigational dual GLP-1/GIP agonist (Viking) being developed in both injectable and oral forms.",
      "does": [
        "Studied for weight reduction",
        "An oral version is in development"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved and not available",
        "Oral vs injectable is not settled in trials"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "B",
      "status_pill": "Investigational (Phase 2/3)",
      "verdict_dot": "amber",
      "verdict_plain": "Under review — no change to access",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "VANQUISH program (projected)",
        "date": "2026–2027",
        "precision": "projected"
      },
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/vk2735",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/vk2735",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "orforglipron": {
      "slug": "orforglipron",
      "name": "Orforglipron",
      "descriptor": "Oral GLP-1 · non-peptide",
      "category": "Metabolic",
      "plain_what_it_is": "An investigational non-peptide, small-molecule oral GLP-1 agonist, 'GLP-1 in a daily pill.'",
      "does": [
        "Studied for weight and glycemic control",
        "An oral, injection-free GLP-1 option"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not a peptide",
        "Not approved and not available"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "B",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/orforglipron",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "5-amino-1mq": {
      "slug": "5-amino-1mq",
      "name": "5-Amino-1MQ",
      "descriptor": "NNMT inhibitor · non-peptide",
      "category": "Metabolic",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A non-peptide small-molecule NNMT inhibitor marketed for fat-cell metabolism, research-stage only.",
      "does": [
        "Studied preclinically for fat-cell metabolism"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not a peptide",
        "Not proven in humans",
        "Not a weight-loss treatment"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/5-amino-1mq",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "tesofensine": {
      "slug": "tesofensine",
      "name": "Tesofensine",
      "descriptor": "Appetite suppressant · non-peptide",
      "category": "Metabolic",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A non-peptide triple-reuptake inhibitor studied as an appetite suppressant, not US-approved, with cardiovascular and psychiatric cautions.",
      "does": [
        "Showed appetite suppression and weight loss in earlier human trials"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not US-approved and not a peptide",
        "Off-market use carries cardiovascular and psychiatric risk"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/tesofensine",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "adipotide": {
      "slug": "adipotide",
      "name": "Adipotide (FTPP)",
      "descriptor": "Fat-vasculature · high-risk",
      "category": "Metabolic",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A pro-apoptotic peptide that targets the blood supply of fat tissue, striking animal fat loss, but documented kidney toxicity.",
      "does": [
        "Produced striking fat loss in animal models"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not proven or safe in humans",
        "Animal studies showed kidney toxicity",
        "Not available"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/adipotide",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "ss-31": {
      "slug": "ss-31",
      "name": "SS-31 / Elamipretide",
      "descriptor": "Mitochondrial · ATP",
      "category": "Longevity",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A mitochondria-targeting peptide that binds cardiolipin to restore ATP production, and, as of Sept 2025, an FDA-approved drug for one rare disease.",
      "does": [
        "Supports mitochondrial energy production in Barth syndrome"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved for aging, energy or longevity",
        "An approval for one disease is not a green light off-label"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "B",
      "status_pill": "Approved (Barth) · off-label otherwise",
      "verdict_dot": "amber",
      "verdict_plain": "Under review — no change to access",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "Longevity use remains off-label",
        "date": "Ongoing",
        "precision": "current"
      },
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/ss-31",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/ss-31",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "humanin": {
      "slug": "humanin",
      "name": "Humanin",
      "descriptor": "Mitochondrial · cytoprotective",
      "category": "Longevity",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A mitochondrial-DNA-encoded cytoprotective peptide studied in aging and metabolic stress, research-stage.",
      "does": [
        "Studied for cell-protective responses in aging models"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not a proven therapy and has no approved use",
        "Not available to prescribe"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/humanin",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "foxo4-dri": {
      "slug": "foxo4-dri",
      "name": "FOXO4-DRI",
      "descriptor": "Senolytic · frontier",
      "category": "Longevity",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A senolytic peptide designed to clear senescent ('zombie') cells by triggering their apoptosis, preclinical only.",
      "does": [
        "Cleared senescent cells in mouse studies",
        "Improved markers of aging in mice"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "No human data",
        "Not approved and not available"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/foxo4-dri",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "pinealon": {
      "slug": "pinealon",
      "name": "Pinealon",
      "descriptor": "Khavinson bioregulator",
      "category": "Longevity",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A short 'bioregulator' peptide from the Russian Khavinson school, claimed for brain and longevity support, thin Western validation.",
      "does": [
        "Claimed in Russian-origin work to support cognition and cellular aging"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not independently validated",
        "Not approved and not available"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/pinealon",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "vilon": {
      "slug": "vilon",
      "name": "Vilon",
      "descriptor": "Khavinson bioregulator",
      "category": "Longevity",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A Khavinson-school dipeptide 'bioregulator' claimed for immune and longevity support, minimal independent evidence.",
      "does": [
        "Claimed in Russian-origin work to support immune function and aging"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not independently validated",
        "Not approved and not available"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/vilon",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "igf-1-lr3": {
      "slug": "igf-1-lr3",
      "name": "IGF-1 LR3",
      "descriptor": "IGF analog · growth",
      "category": "Recovery",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A long-acting IGF-1 analog used in bodybuilding circles for muscle and recovery, potent, banned in sport, and research-only.",
      "does": [
        "Drives muscle growth and recovery signaling"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved and not safe to obtain",
        "Its growth signaling is the risk"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/igf-1-lr3",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "peg-mgf": {
      "slug": "peg-mgf",
      "name": "PEG-MGF / MGF",
      "descriptor": "IGF splice variant · repair",
      "category": "Recovery",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A mechano-growth-factor splice variant of IGF-1 used for local muscle repair, research-only, restricted.",
      "does": [
        "Studied for localized muscle repair signaling"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved and not available",
        "Not characterized for human safety"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Expected to stay restricted",
      "verdict_dot": "red",
      "verdict_plain": "Not available to order",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "Second PCAC review",
        "date": "By end of Feb 2027",
        "precision": "projected"
      },
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/peg-mgf",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/peg-mgf",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "hexarelin": {
      "slug": "hexarelin",
      "name": "Hexarelin",
      "descriptor": "GH secretagogue · legacy",
      "category": "GH-axis",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A potent ghrelin-receptor GH-releasing peptide from the legacy bodybuilding toolkit, restricted, with prolactin and desensitization issues.",
      "does": [
        "Raises growth hormone strongly"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved or available",
        "Tolerance and prolactin effects limit usefulness"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/hexarelin",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "ghrp-6": {
      "slug": "ghrp-6",
      "name": "GHRP-6",
      "descriptor": "GH secretagogue · legacy",
      "category": "GH-axis",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A first-generation GH-releasing peptide that strongly stimulates appetite as well as GH, restricted and research-only.",
      "does": [
        "Raises GH and appetite"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved or available",
        "The appetite effect limits its appeal"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Expected to stay restricted",
      "verdict_dot": "red",
      "verdict_plain": "Not available to order",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "Status review (projected)",
        "date": "2026–2027",
        "precision": "projected"
      },
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/ghrp-6",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/ghrp",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "ghrp-2": {
      "slug": "ghrp-2",
      "name": "GHRP-2",
      "descriptor": "GH secretagogue · legacy",
      "category": "GH-axis",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A second-generation GH-releasing peptide, more selective than GHRP-6 but still restricted and research-only.",
      "does": [
        "Raises growth hormone"
      ],
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        "Not approved or available",
        "Remains a restricted research compound"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Expected to stay restricted",
      "verdict_dot": "red",
      "verdict_plain": "Not available to order",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "Status review (projected)",
        "date": "2026–2027",
        "precision": "projected"
      },
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/ghrp-2",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/ghrp",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "follistatin-344": {
      "slug": "follistatin-344",
      "name": "Follistatin-344",
      "descriptor": "Myostatin inhibitor · high-risk",
      "category": "Recovery",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A myostatin-inhibiting protein that can drive extreme muscle growth, high-risk, WADA-banned, research-only.",
      "does": [
        "Produced dramatic muscle growth in animal and gene-therapy models"
      ],
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        "Not approved and not safe",
        "Removing the growth brake carries cardiac and tissue risk"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/follistatin-344",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "ll-37": {
      "slug": "ll-37",
      "name": "LL-37",
      "descriptor": "Antimicrobial · immune",
      "category": "Immune",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A natural cathelicidin antimicrobial and immune-signaling peptide, restricted, and pro-inflammatory in the wrong context.",
      "does": [
        "Studied for antimicrobial and immune-modulating activity"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved or available",
        "Pro-inflammatory potential is a real caution"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Expected to stay restricted",
      "verdict_dot": "red",
      "verdict_plain": "Not available to order",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "Second PCAC review",
        "date": "By end of Feb 2027",
        "precision": "projected"
      },
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/ll-37",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/ll-37",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "ara-290": {
      "slug": "ara-290",
      "name": "ARA-290 (Cibinetide)",
      "descriptor": "EPO-derived · neuropathy",
      "category": "Immune",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A non-erythropoietic peptide derived from EPO, studied for neuropathic pain and inflammation, some human trial data.",
      "does": [
        "Studied for small-fiber neuropathic pain",
        "Studied in early inflammatory-condition trials"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not approved or available",
        "The trial evidence is early"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/ara-290",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "thymalin": {
      "slug": "thymalin",
      "name": "Thymalin",
      "descriptor": "Thymic · Khavinson",
      "category": "Immune",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A thymic peptide preparation from the Khavinson school, claimed for immune restoration, limited independent validation.",
      "does": [
        "Claimed in Russian-origin work to support immune function in aging"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Not independently validated",
        "Not approved and not available"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/thymalin",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "cerebrolysin": {
      "slug": "cerebrolysin",
      "name": "Cerebrolysin",
      "descriptor": "Neurotrophic · evidence-forward",
      "category": "Cognition",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A porcine-derived neurotrophic peptide preparation with a long clinical heritage in stroke and dementia abroad, the most-evidenced nootropic peptide.",
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        "Studied abroad for recovery after stroke",
        "Studied in dementia"
      ],
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        "Not US-approved or available here",
        "Trial quality across the literature is mixed"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "B",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
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      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
    "pe-22-28": {
      "slug": "pe-22-28",
      "name": "PE-22-28",
      "descriptor": "TREK-1 blocker · mood",
      "category": "Cognition",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A spadin-derived peptide that blocks the TREK-1 channel, studied preclinically for fast-acting antidepressant effects.",
      "does": [
        "Showed antidepressant-like effects in animal studies"
      ],
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        "No human data and not approved",
        "Not a treatment for depression or any mood condition"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "D",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/pe-22-28",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
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      "slug": "oxytocin",
      "name": "Oxytocin",
      "descriptor": "Bonding · intimacy",
      "category": "Sexual Health",
      "plain_what_it_is": "The bonding-and-arousal neuropeptide, FDA-approved as Pitocin for labor, with off-label intranasal use for intimacy and connection.",
      "does": [
        "Approved for labor induction",
        "Studied off-label for bonding and arousal"
      ],
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        "The off-label intimacy use is not strongly evidenced",
        "Compounded forms are not FDA-approved"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": true,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/oxytocin",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
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      "slug": "gonadorelin",
      "name": "Gonadorelin",
      "descriptor": "GnRH · fertility-sparing",
      "category": "Hormonal",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A synthetic GnRH used as a TRT adjunct to preserve fertility and natural testicular function, historically approved, now compounded.",
      "does": [
        "Preserves fertility and natural testicular signaling alongside TRT"
      ],
      "does_not": [
        "Compounded forms are not FDA-approved",
        "Not a standalone testosterone therapy"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "B",
      "status_pill": "503A eligible (Category 1)",
      "verdict_dot": "green",
      "verdict_plain": "Available through a licensed prescriber",
      "next_milestone": {
        "label": "Compoundable now",
        "date": "Current",
        "precision": "current"
      },
      "compounded_furniture": true,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/gonadorelin",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker/gonadorelin",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
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      "slug": "triptorelin",
      "name": "Triptorelin",
      "descriptor": "GnRH agonist · approved (oncology)",
      "category": "Hormonal",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A long-acting GnRH agonist FDA-approved for oncology/endocrine use (Trelstar); biohacker 'hormone restart' use is off-label and illicit.",
      "does": [
        "Approved and effective for specific oncology and endocrine indications"
      ],
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        "Not a safe or proven hormone restart",
        "That off-label biohacker use is inappropriate and not offered"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "A",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
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      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
    },
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      "name": "Acetyl-Hexapeptide-8 (Argireline)",
      "descriptor": "Topical · 'Botox-like'",
      "category": "Cosmetic",
      "plain_what_it_is": "A topical cosmetic peptide marketed as a 'Botox-like' expression-line softener, low-risk, well-established in skincare.",
      "does": [
        "Used topically to soften the look of fine expression lines",
        "Low-risk and widely formulated"
      ],
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        "Not injectable Botox and not a wrinkle cure",
        "Topical effect sizes are modest"
      ],
      "evidence_grade": "C",
      "status_pill": "Not under active FDA review",
      "verdict_dot": "grey",
      "verdict_plain": "Not offered — education only",
      "next_milestone": null,
      "compounded_furniture": false,
      "kb_url": "https://peptos.life/peptides/acetyl-hexapeptide-8",
      "tracker_url": "https://peptos.life/fda-tracker",
      "last_updated": "2026-06-18"
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