Growth hormone secretagogues are one of the most discussed peptide categories in longevity and recovery circles. This is an overview of what they are and what the research says — not a guide to using any of them. What "secretagogue" means A secretagogue is a compound that signals the body to secrete something — in this case, growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. Rather than introducing growth hormone directly, these peptides work by stimulating the body's own GH relea

BPC-157 shows up constantly in recovery and injury conversations, often described in terms that outpace what's actually been studied. This is a look at the research as it currently stands — not a guide to using it. What it is BPC-157 ("Body Protection Compound-157") is a synthetic peptide derived from a protein sequence found naturally in human gastric fluid. It's classified as a research peptide — sold labeled "not for human consumption," without FDA approval for any human u

Peptides come up constantly in fitness and longevity conversations, but the term gets used loosely enough that most people don't actually know what makes a peptide a peptide, or how the ones getting attention differ from each other. This is a research overview — not a guide to using anything. For dosing, sourcing, or protocol questions, that's outside what belongs in an educational article, and outside what any general health platform should be walking you through. What a pep