Peptides for Research Purposes

Peptides have recently gained popularity through the use of peptides for weight management. There are however, many other peptides which can be used for health purposes therapeutically or for health optimisation.

Peptides sit squarely in between supplements which are relatively inherently safe, and pharmaceutical medicines which are often dangerous in the wrong hands. Hence why doctors can only prescribe them. Supplements can be used safely through recommendations and your own research. Supplements in Australia are well regulated and generally safe.

Peptides sit on another level to supplements in terms of action. Supplements are mostly stimulating the body to act if needed. The body decides if it needs that nutrient or stimulation and responds accordingly. Mostly.

Peptides are biological messengers which can override what the body will do naturally. This makes them dangerous. And why it is my opinion that they should only be dispensed and prescribed by practitioners. The reason for this guide is to educate and be part of the process. Understand the opportunities but work with an experienced practitioner to guide you.

What Are Peptides?

A peptide is simply a short chain of amino acids joined together like beads on a string. Two to fifty amino acids make a peptide. More than that, and it becomes a polypeptide or a protein. Despite their size, peptides are powerful communicators. Each one has its own function, signalling the body when to repair, when to grow, when to rest, and when to protect.

The first therapeutic peptide was insulin, discovered over a century ago. It transformed the lives of diabetics and marked the beginning of a new era, the ability to create molecules that mirror the body’s natural language. Since then, science has advanced dramatically. Today we have peptides that can improve cognition, speed healing, regenerate tissue, enhance immune resilience, and even retrain mitochondrial function, all while working harmoniously within the body’s natural systems.

This is what makes peptides unique. They’re not drugs that override biology. They’re signals, written in the body’s native code, that remind your system what to do, when to do it, and how to do it efficiently.

Common peptides and the potential benefits

• Tissue repair and recovery: Support healing of muscles, tendons, joints, and skin after injury or surgery (e.g., BPC-157, TB-500).

• Muscle growth and body composition: Stimulate growth hormone release and protein synthesis to build lean mass and reduce fat (e.g., CJC-1295, Ipamorelin).

• Fat loss and metabolic health: Regulate appetite, improve insulin sensitivity, and enhance fat oxidation (e.g., Semaglutide, Tirzepatide, Retatrutide, MOTS-c).

• Cognitive function and focus: Boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), memory, and mental clarity (e.g., Semax, Dihexa, Noopept).

• Immune system support: Enhance immune regulation and balance inflammatory responses (e.g., Thymosin Alpha-1, LL-37).

• Skin and hair regeneration: Promote collagen production, wound healing, and follicle health (e.g., GHK-Cu).

• Sleep and recovery enhancement: Improve deep sleep quality and repair processes through growth hormone modulation (e.g., DSIP, GH secretagogues).

• Hormonal balance and libido: Restore sexual function and hormonal signalling in men and women (e.g., PT-141, Kisspeptin, Oxytocin).

• Anti-aging and longevity: Support mitochondrial health, cellular repair, and stem cell activity (e.g., Epithalon, FOXO4-DRI, Humanin).

• Stress resilience and mood regulation: Stabilise neurotransmitters like GABA, serotonin, and dopamine to reduce anxiety and improve emotional balance (e.g., Selank, Oxytocin).

Peptides for research purposes

Peptides are serious medicines and need to be treated as such. To help people to get access to quality peptides for research purposes I am providing a quality source. If you are interested to get started, send me an email at support@butterworthhealth.com and I will send you information on how to order.

I would strongly advise those interested in peptides to get a copy of my peptide compendium which outlines what peptides are, the benefits and how to use them correctly.

Health Optimisation Peptides Guide

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Summary of uses for common peptides;

Peptide	Common Uses
Retatrutide	GLP3. Metabolic syndrome, preserves muscle mass, weight management.
BPC-157	Soft tissue repair, gut lining support, inflammation reduction
TB-500 (Thymosin β4 fragment)	Muscle/tendon healing, cell migration support, tissue remodelling
GHK-Cu (Copper peptide)	Skin regeneration, wound healing, collagen production
CJC-1295	Growth hormone release, fat metabolism support, improved recovery
Ipamorelin	Growth hormone release, improved sleep/recovery, body composition support
Sermorelin	Stimulate endogenous growth hormone, energy support, fat loss assistance
Tesamorelin	Visceral fat reduction, tissue repair, lipid metabolism improvement
AOD-9604	Fat breakdown support, metabolic boost, lipogenesis reduction
SS31	Improves mitochondrial efficiency and reduces reactive oxygen species.
PT-141 (Bremelanotide)	Sexual health/libido enhancement, erectile function support, libido regulation
Semaglutide (GLP-1 analogue)	Weight management, appetite suppression, blood sugar regulation
Thymosin α1	Immune modulation, T-cell activation support, infection resilience
IGF-1 LR3 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 Long R3)	Muscle growth support, nutrient uptake improvement, protein synthesis promotion
Oxytocin peptide	Social bonding/hormonal regulation, stress reduction, metabolic modulation
NAD+	Cellular fuel to improve energy function and acts as an antioxidant.