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Explore our database of 66 research compounds with detailed information, dosing protocols, and scientific references.

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9-Me-BC(9-Methyl-beta-carboline)

Beta-Carboline | Dopaminergic Neurorestorative

Anadrol(Oxymetholone)

Oral Anabolic Steroid | Extreme Mass & Strength

Anastrozole(Arimidex)

Aromatase Inhibitor | Estrogen Management

Berberine(Berberine HCl)

Plant Alkaloid | Natural Glucose & Lipid Management

Boldenone(Equipoise)

Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid | Lean Mass & Vascularity

Bromantane(Ladasten)

Actoprotector | Dopamine Upregulation & Adaptive Energy

Cabergoline(Dostinex)

Dopamine Agonist | Prolactin Management

Cardarine(GW501516)

PPAR-delta Agonist | Endurance & Fat Metabolism

Clascoterone(CB-03-01)

Topical Androgen Receptor Inhibitor | Acne & Hair Loss

Clenbuterol(Clen)

Beta-2 Agonist | Thermogenic Fat Loss

Dapoxetine(Priligy)

SSRI | Premature Ejaculation Treatment

DHB(Dihydroboldenone)

Injectable Anabolic Steroid | Lean Mass Alternative to Primobolan

Dianabol(Dbol)

Oral Anabolic Steroid | Classic Mass Builder

Doxepin(Silenor)

Tricyclic Antihistamine | Ultra-Low Dose Sleep Aid

Dutasteride(Avodart)

Dual 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor | Hair Loss & BPH

Ecdysterone(20-Hydroxyecdysone)

Phytoecdysteroid | Natural Anabolic & Performance Enhancer

Enclomiphene(Androxal)

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator | Testosterone & Fertility Support

Exemestane(Aromasin)

Steroidal Aromatase Inhibitor | Irreversible Estrogen Control

Ezetimibe(Zetia)

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor | Lipid Management On Cycle

Finasteride(Propecia)

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor | DHT Blocker for Hair Loss & BPH

Halotestin(Fluoxymesterone)

Oral Anabolic Steroid | Extreme Strength & Aggression

Ketoconazole(Nizoral)

Antifungal | Topical Anti-Androgen for Hair Loss

Letrozole(Femara)

Aromatase Inhibitor | Potent Estrogen Suppression

LGD-4033(Ligandrol)

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator | Lean Mass

Liothyronine (T3)(T3)

Thyroid Hormone | Metabolic Optimization

Masteron(Mast)

DHT-Derived Anabolic Steroid | Hardening & Anti-Estrogenic

Meldonium(Mildronate)

Metabolic Modulator | Endurance & Cardioprotection

MENT(Trestolone)

19-Nor Anabolic Steroid | Experimental TRT Alternative

Metformin(Glucophage)

Biguanide | AMPK Activator & Longevity Research

Methylene Blue(Methylthioninium Chloride)

Mitochondrial Electron Carrier | Cognitive & Neuroprotection

Minoxidil(Rogaine)

Vasodilator | Hair Growth Stimulation

MK-2866(Ostarine)

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator | Muscle Wasting Research

Modafinil(Provigil)

Eugeroic | Wakefulness & Cognitive Enhancement

Naltrexone(LDN)

Opioid Antagonist | Low-Dose Anti-Inflammatory & Immune Modulation

Nandrolone(Deca-Durabolin)

Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid | Joint & Collagen Support

NMN(Nicotinamide Mononucleotide)

NAD+ Precursor | Cellular Energy & Longevity

Noopept(GVS-111)

Nootropic Peptide | Memory & Neuroprotection

Ondansetron(Zofran)

5-HT3 Antagonist | Anti-Nausea On Cycle

Oxandrolone(Anavar)

Oral Anabolic Steroid | Lean Mass & Recovery

Oxiracetam(ISF-2522)

Racetam Nootropic | Logic, Processing Speed & Technical Work

Phenibut(beta-Phenyl-GABA)

GABA-B Agonist | Anxiolytic & Sleep Aid

Phenylpiracetam(Phenotropil)

Racetam Nootropic | Cognitive & Physical Performance

Pitavastatin(Livalo)

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Low-Interaction Statin

PP405(JXL-069)

MPC Inhibitor | Hair Follicle Stem Cell Activation

Pramipexole(Prami)

Dopamine Agonist | Prolactin Management Alternative

Primobolan(Primo)

Anabolic Steroid | Lean Mass & Low Side Effect Profile

Propranolol(Inderal)

Beta Blocker | Heart Rate & Anxiety Management

Proviron(Mesterolone)

DHT Derivative | Mood, Libido & Muscle Hardening

RAD-140(Testolone)

Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator | Investigational SARM

Raloxifene(Evista)

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator | Gynecomastia & Bone Health

Rapamycin(Sirolimus)

mTOR Inhibitor | Longevity & Immunosuppression

Rosuvastatin(Crestor)

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Statin for Lipid Management

RU-58841(RU58841)

Topical Anti-Androgen | Experimental Hair Loss Treatment

Sildenafil(Viagra)

PDE5 Inhibitor | Erectile Function & Pulmonary Hypertension

SR-9009(Stenabolic)

Rev-Erb Agonist | Circadian Rhythm & Metabolic Enhancement

Superdrol(Methyldrostanolone)

Oral Anabolic Steroid | Extreme Potency & Liver Stress

Tadalafil(Cialis)

PDE5 Inhibitor | Erectile Function & Blood Flow

Tamoxifen(Nolvadex)

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator | PCT & Breast Cancer Treatment

Telmisartan(Micardis)

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker | Cardiac Protection On Cycle

Testosterone(Test)

Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid | Primary Male Sex Hormone

Trazodone(Desyrel)

Serotonin Antagonist & Reuptake Inhibitor | Sleep Aid

Trenbolone(Tren)

19-Nor Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid | Potent Recomposition Agent

Tretinoin(Retin-A)

Retinoid | Skin Rejuvenation & Anti-Aging

Turinabol(Tbol)

Oral Anabolic Steroid | Lean Gains & Athletic Performance

Winstrol(Stanozolol)

DHT-Derived Anabolic Steroid | Cutting & Athletic Performance

YK-11(YK11)

Myostatin Inhibitor & SARM Hybrid | Experimental

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5/5 (equal parts) provides balanced GH stimulation suitable for general recovery. The 10/3 (higher tesamorelin) variant emphasizes visceral fat loss and metabolic effects. Choose 5/5 for at…

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comparison

BPC-157 vs TB-500: Mechanisms, Dosing & the Wolverine Stack

How BPC-157 and TB-500 compare for healing: mechanism differences, dosing protocols, clinical evidence, and when to combine both in the Wolverine Stack.

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Why is TB-500 dosed 2.5x higher in Tri-Heal Max versus standard Wolverine Stack?

Tri-Heal Max emphasizes TB-500's superior cell migration and angiogenesis properties (25mg vs standard 10mg) for more significant tissue damage. The 2.5:1 ratio targets acute injuries, majo…

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Research context

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Community Research

Join others researching Ecdysterone — share findings, ask questions, and learn from real experiences Ecdysterone (20-Hydroxyecdysone) is a naturally occurring phytoecdysteroid -- a class of steroid hormones that regulate molting and metamorphosis in insects and crustaceans. Despite its name and steroidal structure, ecdysterone does not interact with the androgen receptor and operates through an entirely different mechanism than anabolic-androgenic steroids. It is found in meaningful concentrations in common foods such as spinach (Spinacia oleracea), quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa), and various other plants. Ecdysterone gained significant attention in the strength and performance community following a 2019 study from Freie Universitat Berlin, which demonstrated that trained individuals supplementing with ecdysterone experienced significantly greater muscle mass gains compared to placebo over a 10-week resistance training program. The effect sizes were large enough that the study authors themselves recommended the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) consider adding ecdysterone to the prohibited substances list. Unlike traditional anabolic agents, ecdysterone does not cause hormonal suppression, does not require post-cycle therapy, and carries an exceptionally mild side effect profile. Its mechanism appears to involve signaling through estrogen receptor beta (ERbeta), which activates anabolic pathways in skeletal muscle without the androgenic, estrogenic, or hepatotoxic effects associated with traditional performance-enhancing compounds. An injectable form has gained popularity among advanced users seeking higher bioavailability, as oral ecdysterone suffers from significant first-pass metabolism. Ecdysterone's anabolic mechanism is fundamentally distinct from that of anabolic-androgenic steroids. Rather than binding to the androgen receptor, ecdysterone exerts its effects primarily through estrogen receptor beta (ERbeta) signaling. ERbeta is expressed in skeletal muscle tissue, and its activation triggers downstream anabolic signaling cascades including the PI3K/Akt pathway, which promotes muscle protein synthesis and inhibits protein degradation. This pathway converges on mTOR (mechanistic target of rapamycin), a master regulator of muscle hypertrophy, leading to increased translation of muscle-specific proteins. Importantly, ecdysterone does not activate estrogen receptor alpha (ERalpha), which is responsible for the feminizing effects of estrogens, nor does it bind to the androgen receptor, glucocorticoid receptor, or mineralocorticoid receptor. This selectivity explains why ecdysterone does not produce the hormonal side effects associated with anabolic steroids -- there is no testosterone suppression, no testicular atrophy, no gynecomastia, no liver toxicity, and no virilization in women. Additional proposed mechanisms include enhanced nitrogen retention in muscle tissue, improved calcium handling in muscle fibers leading to better contractile efficiency, and mild anti-inflammatory effects that may support recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage. Some in vitro studies also suggest ecdysterone may increase satellite cell proliferation, which could contribute to long-term muscle growth capacity.

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Research Indications

Higher cGP levels correlate with improved memory retention in elderly populations Protects neural stem cells from oxidative stress; efficacy demonstrated in stroke models Mouse studies show reduced amyloid plaque load and improved spatial memory Clinical study showed increased CSF cGP and reduced anxiety/depression scores Clinical trial improved vascular complications and normalized HbA1c% Demonstrated systolic blood pressure reduction in clinical observations Higher cGP/IGF-1 ratios associated with favorable clinical outcomes Maintained ratios correlate with preserved cognitive function with age

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Practical and safety references

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Dosage reference

Dosing Protocols

VIP has a very short half-life of approximately 2 minutes in blood, requiring careful dosing strategies. Subcutaneous or intravenous administration. Rapid degradation limits bioavailability; analogs like stearyl-Nle17-VIP (SNV) are 100-fold more potent. General use 50-100 mcg 1-2x daily SubQ or IV Research protocols 100-200 mcg As directed

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Side effects

Common Side Effects

Generally well-tolerated Minimal side effects reported

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