Epithalon
Epitalon (AEDG Peptide)
Epithalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) that activates telomerase, the enzyme responsible for maintaining telomere length — a key biomarker of cellular aging.
Pricing Overview
Brand / Retail Price
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Compounded / Cash Pay
$60–$200/cycle
Cost-effective because of cycled dosing — a single cycle may last months
Primary Uses
How Epithalon Works
Epithalon stimulates telomerase production in cells, which adds protective caps (telomeres) to the ends of chromosomes. Longer telomeres are associated with slower cellular aging and extended cell lifespan.
Dosing Information
Typical Dose
5–10mg daily for 10–20 day cycles
Frequency
Daily for cycle, then 4–6 month break
Administration
Subcutaneous injection or nasal spray
Notes
Typically cycled: 10–20 days on, 4–6 months off
Side Effects & Safety
Common
- • Injection site irritation
- • Mild drowsiness (melatonin effect)
Serious
- • Very limited human safety data from controlled trials
Rare
- • Headache
- • Allergic reactions
Frequently Asked Questions
Does epithalon really lengthen telomeres?
Professor Vladimir Khavinson's research in Russia showed epithalon activated telomerase and extended telomeres in human cell cultures and animal studies. However, large-scale controlled human clinical trials are still needed.
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