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Why we haven't launched peptides yet

In the United States today, the peptides on this page are legally classified for research and laboratory purposes only. They have not been approved for human use. Any provider currently selling or prescribing them for human consumption is operating without regulatory oversight, without verified sourcing, and without the clinical safeguards that exist to protect you. That is not a risk we are willing to take with your health — or our integrity.

SofiaRX will only offer peptides once they are cleared for human prescription through a licensed compounding pharmacy that meets 503A certification standards, operates under FDA inspection, and follows strict pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing protocols.

The FDA's advisory committee is scheduled to review several of these compounds at their July 2026 meeting. Once they are approved for clinical use and can be lawfully prescribed by our licensed medical team, we will make them available through the same supervised, evidence-based process we apply to every protocol on this platform. Until then, your intake goes to the front of the queue.

FDA Advisory Review

July 2026 cohort

7 peptides scheduled for FDA advisory committee review

Recovery

BPC-157

Body Protection Compound

Tissue repair, gut healing, and injury recovery

A synthetic 15-amino-acid peptide derived from a protective protein naturally found in gastric juice. One of the most extensively studied peptides in preclinical research, with a notably broad range of tissue-protective and regenerative effects.

Benefits

  • Accelerates healing of tendons, ligaments, muscles, and bone
  • Reduces gut inflammation and supports mucosal integrity
  • Promotes angiogenesis — new blood vessel formation at injury sites
  • May support nervous system repair and neuroprotection

Protocol

Pending approval — 250–500mcg/day subcutaneous or intramuscular, 4–12 week cycles. Local injection near the injury site is used in some protocols.

Stack

Most commonly paired with TB-500 for synergistic soft tissue repair.

Anti-inflammatory

KPV

Lysine-Proline-Valine Tripeptide

Targeted inflammation control from the inside out

A naturally occurring tripeptide (Lys-Pro-Val) derived from the C-terminal end of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Its anti-inflammatory mechanism is uniquely direct — it enters cells and acts on inflammatory pathways at the source rather than masking symptoms downstream.

Benefits

  • Potent local and systemic anti-inflammatory effects
  • Supports gut barrier function and may benefit IBD and leaky gut
  • Potential for skin inflammation, eczema, and wound healing
  • May support immune regulation without immune suppression

Protocol

Pending approval — Oral or subcutaneous. Research contexts have used 0.5–1mg/day; specific clinical dosing to be determined by your care team upon approval.

Stack

Complements BPC-157 in gut-focused and inflammatory recovery protocols.

Recovery

TB-500

Thymosin Beta-4 Fragment

Systemic tissue regeneration and repair

A synthetic analog of Thymosin Beta-4, a protein present in virtually every human cell that regulates actin — a fundamental building block of cell structure and movement. TB-500 works systemically, making it effective for widespread tissue repair rather than localized injuries alone.

Benefits

  • Systemic tissue repair across multiple injury sites simultaneously
  • Reduces acute and chronic inflammation
  • Promotes cellular migration and regeneration
  • Supports improved flexibility, range of motion, and recovery speed

Protocol

Pending approval — Loading: 2–2.5mg twice weekly for 4–6 weeks. Maintenance: 2mg twice monthly.

Stack

The go-to pairing with BPC-157 for comprehensive soft tissue and injury recovery.

Metabolic

MOTS-C

Mitochondrial Open Reading Frame of the 12S rRNA-c

Cellular metabolic optimization and fat burning

A peptide encoded within mitochondrial DNA — making it one of the few peptides that originates from the mitochondria rather than the cell nucleus. It plays a foundational role in regulating metabolic homeostasis and is considered a natural bridge between cellular energy and systemic metabolic health.

Benefits

  • Improves insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake
  • Enhances fat oxidation and metabolic flexibility
  • Increases cellular energy production at the mitochondrial level
  • Anti-inflammatory with potential lean mass preservation effects

Protocol

Pending approval — 5–10mg subcutaneous 2–3x per week. Often cycled in alignment with GLP-1 dosing schedules for compounding effect.

Stack

A natural complement to GLP-1 therapy — designed to deepen metabolic results in patients already on semaglutide or tirzepatide.

Sleep & Recovery

Emideltide

Delta Sleep-Inducing Peptide (DSIP)

Deep sleep architecture and overnight regeneration

A naturally occurring neuropeptide first isolated in 1974 and found in the hypothalamus, limbic system, and pituitary — the brain regions that govern sleep, stress response, and hormonal regulation. Poor sleep is one of the most underestimated obstacles to metabolic progress, and Emideltide works at its root.

Benefits

  • Promotes deep delta-wave sleep architecture
  • Stimulates natural growth hormone release during sleep cycles
  • May reduce stress-induced cortisol and evening anxiety
  • Supports circadian rhythm regulation and overnight cellular repair

Protocol

Pending approval — 100–600mcg subcutaneous before sleep. Typical cycle: 5 nights on / 2 nights off, 4–8 weeks.

Stack

Pairs with Epitalon for sleep and longevity protocols. Particularly relevant for GLP-1 patients where poor sleep is slowing weight loss outcomes.

Cognitive

Semax

Synthetic ACTH Analog

Focus, memory, and neuroprotection

A heptapeptide derived from ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone), originally developed in Russia in the 1980s for stroke recovery and cognitive impairment. Now approved for clinical use in Russia and several Eastern European countries. Semax acts primarily by increasing BDNF — the brain's primary growth and repair protein.

Benefits

  • Increases BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor)
  • Improves focus, attention, and working memory
  • Anxiolytic effects without sedation or dependency
  • Neuroprotective — may support recovery from cognitive insults

Protocol

Pending approval — 300–900mcg intranasal, 1–2x daily. Short cycles of 2–4 weeks are typical. Also available subcutaneous for systemic delivery.

Stack

Can combine with Emideltide where cognitive performance and sleep quality intersect; used standalone for focused cognitive cycles.

Longevity

Epitalon

Epithalamin Tetrapeptide

Telomere support and cellular anti-aging

A synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) derived from Epithalamin, a pineal gland extract. The subject of decades of Russian longevity research dating to the 1970s — making it among the most studied peptides in the anti-aging field. Its primary mechanism involves activating telomerase, the enzyme responsible for maintaining telomere length.

Benefits

  • Activates telomerase and supports telomere elongation
  • Regulates circadian rhythm and supports melatonin production
  • Potent antioxidant and immune modulation effects
  • May support hormonal balance and lifespan-related biomarkers

Protocol

Pending approval — 5–10mg/day subcutaneous for 10–20 day cycles, 2–3 times per year.

Stack

Often combined with Emideltide for sleep and longevity; used standalone in dedicated anti-aging protocols.

Reserve your spot for the July 2026 cohort

Your intake goes directly to our clinical team. We'll reach out as soon as prescriptions become available — with a personalized protocol, not a generic product.

FDA Advisory Review

January 2027 cohort

5 additional peptides scheduled for review — a separate waitlist from July

Regenerative

GHK-Cu

Copper Peptide

Collagen synthesis, skin regeneration, and tissue repair

A naturally occurring copper complex (Glycine-Histidine-Lysine bound to copper) found in human plasma, saliva, and urine. Concentrations decline significantly with age. One of the most studied peptides in regenerative medicine, with applications ranging from skin repair to systemic tissue regeneration.

Benefits

  • Stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis
  • Promotes wound healing and skin regeneration
  • Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant at the cellular level
  • Supports hair follicle health and may promote growth

Protocol

Pending approval — Topical formulations for skin and scalp; systemic subcutaneous delivery for broader regenerative applications. Clinical dosing to be established upon approval.

Stack

Complements Epitalon in longevity protocols; may pair with BPC-157 for enhanced wound healing.

Metabolic & Sexual Health

Melanotan II

Synthetic α-MSH Analog

Melanocortin receptor activity for metabolic and sexual health

A synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that acts on melanocortin receptors — a family of receptors involved in pigmentation, sexual function, appetite regulation, and energy homeostasis. Due to its broad receptor activity, this peptide requires careful clinical supervision and is not appropriate for unsupervised use.

Benefits

  • Promotes skin tanning via melanogenesis (photoprotective effect)
  • Studied for erectile dysfunction and female sexual arousal
  • May reduce appetite and support body composition goals
  • Potential anti-inflammatory effects via MC receptor pathways

Protocol

Pending approval — Low-dose subcutaneous injection; specific protocol to be determined by your clinician based on individual assessment and goals.

Stack

Used standalone; broad receptor profile requires careful stacking evaluation by your care team.

Clinical note: Due to its broad receptor profile and wide-ranging physiological effects, Melanotan II will only be offered within a closely monitored, physician-supervised protocol. Not appropriate for all patients.

Immune & Anti-inflammatory

Cathelicidin (LL-37)

Human Host Defense Peptide

Innate immune support and antimicrobial defense

The only known member of the cathelicidin family expressed in humans — produced naturally by immune cells, epithelial cells, and skin. LL-37 is a first-line component of the innate immune response, bridging the gap between immediate defense and adaptive immunity.

Benefits

  • Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity
  • Immune system modulation and support
  • Promotes wound healing and tissue repair
  • May support gut barrier integrity and skin health

Protocol

Pending approval — Both topical and systemic applications under study. Delivery method and dosing to be established pending FDA guidance and clinical protocol development.

Stack

Potentially complementary to KPV in gut-focused and immune-modulation protocols.

Cognitive

Dihexa Acetate

Angiotensin IV Derivative

Advanced neuroplasticity and cognitive enhancement

A nootropic peptide derived from Angiotensin IV, studied as a potent BDNF mimetic — activating the same neuroplasticity pathways as brain-derived neurotrophic factor, but with potentially greater potency and oral bioavailability. Preclinical research suggests efficacy far exceeding established cognitive agents. Clinical oversight is especially important given its potency profile.

Benefits

  • Enhances synaptic connectivity and neuroplasticity
  • Improves memory consolidation and learning capacity
  • May support executive function and cognitive processing speed
  • Neuroprotective — studied for potential in neurodegenerative conditions

Protocol

Pending approval — Oral or transdermal delivery under study. Dosing to be determined by clinical protocol upon approval. Higher potency profile means careful titration is essential.

Stack

May be combined with Semax for comprehensive cognitive protocols. Clinician evaluation required before stacking.

Muscle & Recovery

PEG-MGF

Mechano Growth Factor, Pegylated

Muscle repair, hypertrophy, and lean mass preservation

A pegylated synthetic analog of Mechano Growth Factor — a splice variant of IGF-1 that the body naturally produces in response to mechanical stress on muscle tissue. Pegylation extends its stability and systemic availability, making it effective beyond the immediate post-exercise window.

Benefits

  • Activates muscle satellite cells for repair and growth
  • Promotes hypertrophy and accelerates recovery from intense training
  • May support lean mass retention during caloric restriction
  • Particularly relevant for GLP-1 patients preserving muscle during weight loss

Protocol

Pending approval — Subcutaneous injection post-exercise or on rest days. Dosing and frequency to be clinician-determined based on training load and goals.

Stack

Relevant alongside GLP-1 protocols where muscle preservation is a priority; may complement TB-500 in comprehensive recovery stacks.

Reserve your spot for the January 2027 cohort

This is a separate waitlist from our July 2026 cohort. You can join both if you're interested in peptides from either review cycle.

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