Epitalon
Regulatory
Legal Status in 2026
No FDA approval for human use in the US; sold only as a research chemical.
This compound has no FDA approval for human use in the United States and is not available through licensed US pharmacies or compounding channels. It has not completed the clinical trials required for FDA approval. It may be sold online as a research chemical without quality controls, purity verification, or dosing standards. Always consult a physician.
About
About Epitalon
Epitalon (epithalamin) is a synthetic tetrapeptide developed by the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology, with decades of Russian research suggesting telomere lengthening, pineal gland regulation, and lifespan extension in animal models. It stimulates telomerase activity — a rare property among known compounds. Human data is limited but promising for longevity applications. It is widely used in anti-aging clinics.
Science
Mechanism of Action
Activates telomerase enzyme in somatic cells, elongating telomeres and potentially reversing a key molecular marker of cellular aging; also regulates melatonin production via the pineal gland to restore circadian rhythm.
Dosing
Typical Protocol
5–10 mg subcutaneous or IV injection once daily for 10–20 day cycles, 1–2x yearly.
⚠ Protocol information is for educational purposes only. Dosing must be determined by a licensed physician based on individual health status and goals.
Evidence
Evidence Tier
Evidence primarily from animal studies, cell cultures, or small pilot human trials. Results are promising but have not yet been confirmed in large-scale human RCTs. Effects in humans may differ from animal models.
Availability
Provider availability
Epitalon has no FDA approval for human use and is not available through licensed US prescribing or compounding channels, so Vial does not list providers for it.
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