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Peptides / Longevity and mitochondrial peptides

217 In the index

GDF-11 GDF-11

A protein studied in controversial 'young blood' mouse experiments that seemed to reverse signs of aging in the heart and muscles. Later studies found conflicting results — some suggesting it actually increases with age and could be harmful — and it has never been tested as a treatment in humans.

Also known as Growth differentiation factor 11

Effects Longevity
Routes Subcutaneous
Legal status Research chemical
WADA Not listed

Reported dosing

User-reported

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose Not established for humans
Reported range Animal study doses only (mouse 'young blood' aging research)
Route Injection (studied only in animals)
Frequency Not established
Duration Not established

Studied only in animal aging/rejuvenation research with contested and sometimes contradictory results; no human clinical trials or established human dosing exist.

Where this comes from Animal studies only

There is no approved human dosing for this compound. The figures above are what users and vendors report, not what has been established as safe or effective. Treat them as a record of what is done, not as guidance.