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Peptides / Longevity and mitochondrial peptides

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Humanin HUM

A tiny protein made inside cells' energy-producing structures, studied for possibly protecting the brain and slowing aging. Most human evidence just links natural blood levels to age and disease, rather than testing what happens if you give people more of it.

Also known as HN

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/cell-study doses only; forum reports of 1-5 mg/day circulate without human data
Route Subcutaneous injection
Frequency Once daily (per forum reports)
Duration Not established

A mitochondrial-derived peptide studied mainly in animal and cell models for neuroprotection/longevity; no completed human clinical trials exist.

Where this comes from Animal/in-vitro studies only; user-reported research-chemical literature

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.