20 Jul Epithalon – a game-changer peptide in the pursuit of improving healthspan and lifespan.

Epithalon is a 4-amino acid chain, AKA a “tetra peptide,” which is gaining popularity within the anti-aging and regenerative medicine community. This is a very small peptide: The smaller the peptide, the easier it can penetrate a cell and the easier it can cross the blood-brain barrier.

Epithalon is a naturally produced peptide in humans that comes from the pineal gland in the brain and works to help you resist stress and helps with cell repair. It has a real influence on DNA repair and can influence and lengthen telomeres which helps in an overall anti-aging plan by reducing cellular senescence. It reduces lipid peroxidation and inflammatory agents in the body and resultant inflammatory diseases. It works to strengthen the immune system as well. It can endogenously improve melatonin production in older adults and help to restore deep sleep in people who may have lost their ability to have restorative sleep as they age. It can help to restore circadian rhythm and regulates the cell cycle. It can improve aging, prevent chromosome fusion, and reduce cellular senescence. Reduces tumor formation in animal models. Improves insulin sensitivity.

Epithalon has been shown to increase the production of telomerase, which, in turn, strengthens and lengthens telomeres; this means that Epithalon can play a vital role in decreasing the aging process and thus extend human longevity. Recent research validates its importance in the maintenance of stem cells as well. 

It can be used as a starting therapy to begin DNA repair and reduce reactive oxygen species and other cellular inflammatory markers and reverse some cellular aspects of aging.

The most common protocol in use today is to administer at night, over a 10-15 day period and repeat the process twice a year. 

If you are interested in learning more about this important peptide, call to schedule a consultation and discussion about whether this peptide might be a good option for you on your journey to optimal health and wellness.