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Peptide Categories & Examples – Quick Reference

Peptides are grouped by their main purpose or effect. Here are some of the most common types you’ll hear about and examples of each. 1. GLP-1s & Metabolic Peptides (Support blood sugar control, satiety, and weight loss)

  • Semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy)
  • Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
  • Retatrutide
  • Cagrilintide (GLP-1/GIP co-agonist)

2. Growth Hormone Secretagogues (GHSs) (Signal the body to release more natural growth hormone)

  • CJC-1295 (with or without DAC)
  • Ipamorelin
  • Tesamorelin
  • GHRP-2 / GHRP-6

3. Healing & Recovery Peptides (Promote tissue repair, reduce inflammation)

  • BPC-157
  • TB-500 (Thymosin Beta-4)
  • KPV (anti-inflammatory)

4. Muscle Growth & Performance Peptides (Enhance muscle repair, recovery, and endurance)

  • IGF-1 LR3
  • Follistatin-344
  • AOD-9604 (fat loss + joint health)

5. Cognitive & Nootropic Peptides (Support focus, mood, memory, and neuroprotection)

  • Semax
  • Selank
  • Dihexa
  • Cerebrolysin

6. Aesthetic & Cosmetic Peptides (Skin, hair, tanning, and anti-aging)

  • GHK-Cu (collagen stimulation, hair growth)
  • AHK-Cu (hair-specific)
  • Melanotan II (tanning)
  • Snap-8 (topical anti-wrinkle)

7. Advanced / Experimental Peptides (Primarily research-phase, cutting-edge uses)

  • FOXO4-DRI (senolytic / anti-aging research)
  • SS-31 (mitochondrial function)
  • Epitalon (longevity research)
  • 5-Amino-1MQ (metabolism / fat loss)