What it is
Humanin is a small peptide encoded in mitochondrial DNA, discovered in 2001 while scientists studied Alzheimer's disease.
In lab studies it seems to protect cells from stress and cell death. Blood levels tend to fall with age.
US regulatory status
Not FDA-approved and not in clinical development as an approved drug; it remains a research compound.
What the research shows
Research is at the cell and animal stage, with some human studies only measuring natural humanin levels in the blood. There are no clinical trials testing humanin as a treatment in people.
How it is given
Injection (research compound, unapproved)
Commonly reported side effects
- No reliable human data on side effects
- Unknown long-term risks
- Risk of contaminated or mislabeled products
Questions to ask your provider
- What does the research really show about humanin in humans?
- Are there FDA-approved treatments for my goal that have stronger evidence?
- What are the risks of products labeled "research use only," and how would I know what is really in them?
Informational only. We are not doctors. PepSteady does not give medical advice, diagnose, or recommend doses, and we do not sell peptides. Always follow your licensed healthcare provider and pharmacist.