Metabolic Health Research

Explore 75 research-backed articles on optimizing your body's systems

Organized by metabolic node, each article explores how specific interventions—peptides, supplements, and lifestyle changes—may support different aspects of your health journey. From gut healing to hormone optimization, find the research that matters to you.

Foundation

Metabolic Organs

Hormonal Balance

Androgen Optimization

Testosterone(10)

DSIP: Better Sleep for Better Testosterone

Learn how Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide (DSIP) promotes deep restorative sleep to support optimal testosterone production during the body's natural nocturnal hormone surge.

DSIP1/30/2026

Gonadorelin and GnRH Pulsatility for T Production

Explore how Gonadorelin maintains natural pulsatile GnRH signaling to support testosterone production through physiological LH release and testicular stimulation.

Gonadorelin1/30/2026

HCG for Direct Leydig Cell Testosterone Support

Learn how Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG) directly stimulates Leydig cells to produce testosterone, maintaining testicular function and endogenous production on TRT.

hCG1/30/2026

HMG for Combined LH/FSH and Testosterone

Learn how Human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG) provides both LH and FSH activity to support comprehensive testosterone production and testicular function.

hMG1/30/2026

Ipamorelin + CJC-1295: The GH Synergy Stack

Explore how the Ipamorelin and CJC-1295 combination creates amplified growth hormone release to support an anabolic environment that enhances testosterone function.

Ipamorelin + CJC-12951/30/2026

Kisspeptin-10: The Master Switch for Testosterone

Discover how Kisspeptin-10 acts as the master regulator of the reproductive axis, triggering the entire cascade that produces testosterone through GnRH, LH, and Leydig cell activation.

Kisspeptin-101/30/2026

PT-141 for Libido and Sexual Function

Discover how PT-141 (Bremelanotide) works through the central nervous system to enhance sexual arousal and desire, complementing testosterone's effects on sexual function.

PT-1411/30/2026

Selank: Lower Cortisol, Higher Testosterone

Discover how Selank's anxiolytic properties reduce cortisol interference to support testosterone production by addressing the stress-hormone relationship.

Selank1/30/2026

Testagen for Targeted Testosterone Production

Explore Testagen, a Khavinson bioregulator peptide designed to support testicular function and testosterone production through gene expression modulation.

Testagen1/30/2026

The Testosterone Kabbalah Framework

The Testosterone Kabbalah maps the upstream metabolic systems that actually control natural testosterone production. Learn why targeting the output fails and how to fix the root causes instead.

2/3/2026

General Guides

BPC-157 vs TB-500: A Complete Comparison

An in-depth comparison of BPC-157 and TB-500 -- two of the most popular healing peptides. Mechanisms, administration, research evidence, and when to choose one over the other.

1/28/2026

Common Peptide Stacks Explained

A comprehensive guide to popular peptide combinations including healing stacks, GH optimization, cognitive enhancement, and fat loss protocols -- with safety evaluation frameworks.

1/28/2026

Complete Guide to Peptide Reconstitution

Learn the proper technique for reconstituting lyophilized peptides, including equipment needed, step-by-step instructions, and common mistakes to avoid.

1/28/2026

Complete Guide to Subcutaneous Peptide Injection

Learn proper subcutaneous injection technique for peptides, including equipment selection, injection site rotation, sterile procedures, and troubleshooting common issues.

1/28/2026

Getting Started with Peptides: A Beginner's Guide

1/26/2026

How to Evaluate Peptide Sources and Vendors

Learn how to assess peptide vendor quality, identify red flags and green flags, understand third-party testing, and make informed decisions when sourcing research peptides.

1/28/2026

Peptide Cycling Protocols: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn how to design effective peptide cycling protocols, including cycle duration, rest periods, stacking strategies, and protocol examples for different research goals.

1/28/2026

Peptide Quality Testing and Verification Guide

Learn how to verify peptide quality and authenticity, interpret Certificates of Analysis (COA), identify red flags, and select reliable vendors for research peptides.

1/28/2026

Peptide Safety: What the Research Actually Says

An evidence-based overview of peptide safety for researchers -- research evidence levels, observed effects in subjects, contraindications, drug interactions, monitoring recommendations, and adverse event protocols.

1/28/2026

Peptide Storage: Best Practices Guide

Complete guide to storing peptides correctly -- lyophilized and reconstituted storage, temperature requirements, light sensitivity, common mistakes, and travel considerations.

1/28/2026

Understanding Half-Lives and Dosing Frequency

Learn how peptide half-lives determine dosing frequency, why steady-state matters, and how to build practical dosing schedules based on pharmacokinetic principles.

1/28/2026