Epitalon

Khavinson tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) that activates telomerase and regulates the pineal gland — the flagship longevity peptide.

Epitalon is the headline act of the longevity peptides. Each time a cell divides, the protective caps on its chromosomes (telomeres) get a little shorter — run them out and the cell ages and stops dividing. Epitalon switches on telomerase, the enzyme that rebuilds those caps, and it also restores the pineal gland's melatonin rhythm, which flattens with age. The Russian Khavinson cohorts that ran it periodically over years showed improved aging biomarkers and better sleep. It's taken as a short course once or twice a year, not continuously.

Dose

5–10 mg subQ daily during a course.

Reconstitute

10 mg + 2 mL = 5 mg/mL. 100 units = 5 mg.

Schedule

10–20 day course, 1–2× per year (classic Khavinson protocol).

Half-life

Hours.

Timing

Pre-bed (aligns with pineal/melatonin cycle).

Risks

Very low side-effect profile. Theoretical concern: activating telomerase in pre-cancerous cells (largely hypothetical at human doses).

Educational reference — not medical advice. Many peptides are not approved for the uses discussed; verify status in your jurisdiction and decide anything here with a qualified clinician.

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