Research
Clinical research, regulatory updates, and patient education from TelosRX, an online-first telehealth service.
Peptides for Joint Pain: What the Research Shows
Peptides for joint pain, reviewed: what human and preclinical studies on BPC-157, TB-500, GHK-Cu and collagen peptides found, and what is still unknown.
Melanotan 1 vs 2: Differences, Risks & Which to Consider
Melanotan 1 vs 2: one became the FDA-approved drug Scenesse, the other was never approved. Compare structure, receptors, research and safety.
How to Read a Peptide COA: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to read a peptide COA step by step, from lot numbers and mass spec to HPLC purity, sterility, and the quiet red flags most...
PT-141 Drug Interactions: 8 to Know Before You Start
PT-141 drug interactions are few but real. Here are 8 to know, from oral naltrexone to blood pressure, drawn from FDA labeling for bremelanotide.
Sermorelin for Weight Loss: How It Works, Evidence & Limits
Sermorelin for weight loss, explained honestly: how the GHRH peptide works, what research shows on body composition, and how it compares with GLP-1s.
Ipamorelin Half-Life, Answered: Top Questions Reviewed
Ipamorelin half-life is about 2 hours, but its GH pulse is shorter. Our clinical team answers the top questions on timing, clearance, and how it compares.
Ipamorelin Cortisol Effects: What the Research Shows
We review the ipamorelin cortisol evidence: what animal and human studies measured, how it compares with GHRP-2 and hexarelin, and what's still unknown.
MK-677 vs HGH: Differences, Evidence & Which to Consider
MK-677 vs HGH compared side by side: how each raises growth hormone, what the trials found, side effects, and why their legal status is so different.
How to Take Dihexa: A Step-by-Step Safety Guide
How to take Dihexa safely: there's no validated human dose. Learn what the retracted research means and which steps to take with a licensed provider.
Growth Hormone Peptides: 6 Types and What Research Shows
Six growth hormone peptides, from ipamorelin and CJC-1295 to tesamorelin and MK-677: how each works, what studies found, and key safety cautions.
Antimicrobial Peptides: What They Are, Types & How They Work
Antimicrobial peptides are your immune system's front-line defense. Learn the main types, how LL-37 works, the vitamin D link, and what research shows.
Larazotide Acetate, Answered: Your Top Questions Reviewed
Larazotide acetate is a gut-specific synthetic peptide studied for its ability to tighten intestinal tight junctions — the protein seals that keep the gut lining intact....
What the Research Shows: Selank, BDNF, and Neuroplasticity
What does research show about selank's effects on BDNF, neuroplasticity, and anxiety? A structured review of published studies. Not FDA-approved.
BPC-157 vs TB-500: Differences, Benefits & Which to Consider
BPC-157 vs TB-500 is one of the most common comparisons in compounded peptide research — both are studied for tissue repair and recovery, but they work...
How to Use Epitalon: A Step-by-Step Dosage & Protocol Guide
A step-by-step guide to epitalon dosage, reconstitution, injection technique, and cycle protocols based on published research. All use is subject to medical approval by a licensed...
GHK-Cu Peptide for Hair Growth: Benefits, Research & How It Works
GHK-Cu peptide hair growth research spans over 50 years, showing it can enlarge follicle size, increase hair shaft diameter, and activate miniaturized follicles in preclinical models...
Selank for Anxiety: 6 Questions, Answered
Selank is a synthetic peptide studied for anxiety and mood support. Our clinical team reviews the research, mechanism, dosing, and what to expect from provider evaluation.
BPC-157 Healing Research: What the Evidence Actually Shows
BPC-157 healing research spans more than 30 years of preclinical study, with a 2025 systematic review confirming consistent findings across musculoskeletal, gut, and nerve repair models....
BPC-157 vs TB-500: Differences, Benefits & Which to Consider
BPC-157 and TB-500 are two of the most discussed recovery peptides, but they work through entirely different mechanisms. At TelosRX, both are compounded and not FDA-approved...
How to Use BPC-157: Reconstitution, Dosage & Protocol Guide
Here's how to use BPC-157: reconstitution, dosing, injection technique, and cycle structure explained step by step. BPC-157 is a compounded peptide, not FDA-approved, and all protocols...
6 Best Peptides for Women: Benefits, Research & What to Know
The 6 best peptides for women: ipamorelin, GHK-Cu, BPC-157, Selank, Epitalon, and MOTS-c. Research-backed overview of benefits, routes, and what to know before starting.
What Is Peptide Therapy? Benefits, How It Works & What to Expect
Peptide therapy uses short chains of amino acids — the building blocks of proteins — to support specific biological functions including tissue repair, hormone signaling, immune...
PT-141 for Women, Answered: Your Questions Reviewed
PT-141 (bremelanotide/Vyleesi) is FDA-approved for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women. Here's what our clinical team hears most about this treatment.
Ipamorelin Research: What Clinical Studies Show
A review of the clinical and preclinical research on ipamorelin, covering its mechanism of action, selectivity profile versus other growth hormone secretagogues, body composition evidence, and...
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