Evidence checks
Interventions: hype vs human evidence
Peptides, NAD+ precursors, regenerative injectables — each page pairs the PubMed footprint with what controlled human studies actually measured. Counts refreshed from live databases; dates on every page.
Medical review statusMedically reviewedReviewed by: Stem Plus medical teamReviewed on: 2026-08-29Last evidence update: 2026-08-29Methodology and editorial standards
Clinical review team: Dr Kamelia Milcheva, Hematologist · Dr Vadym Uvarov, Board-Certified Physician · Hepatobiliary Surgeon · Candidate of Medical SciencesEditorial responsibility: StemCellAtlas research teamEducational information only. This page does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or a treatment recommendation.
- BPC-157 — Peptide (research compound)
- TB-500 (thymosin beta-4) — Peptide (research compound)
- GHK-Cu (copper peptide) — Peptide (cosmetic / research)
- CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin — Peptides (GH secretagogues)
- NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide) — Supplement (NAD+ precursor)
- Nicotinamide riboside (NR) — Supplement (NAD+ precursor)
- Resveratrol — Supplement (polyphenol)
- Rapamycin (off-label longevity use) — Prescription drug (mTOR inhibitor)
- PDRN (“salmon-DNA” / polynucleotides) — Regenerative injectable / cosmetic
- Exosomes for skin & hair — Cell-derived product (unapproved as drug)
- PRP for knee osteoarthritis — Autologous blood product
- Metformin (longevity use) — Prescription drug (off-label)
Registry and literature counts retrieved 2026-08-29 (ClinicalTrials.gov API v2; PubMed E-utilities). Registration or publication volume measures research activity, not effectiveness or approval. Educational information — not medical advice; verify product, indication, legal pathway and evidence with an independent qualified physician. Page generated 2026-08-29. See our editorial standards.
Browse interventions
- BPC-157: what the evidence actually shows
- CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin: what the evidence actually shows
- Exosomes for skin & hair: what the evidence actually shows
- GHK-Cu (copper peptide): what the evidence actually shows
- Metformin (longevity use): what the evidence actually shows
- Nicotinamide riboside (NR): what the evidence actually shows
- NMN (nicotinamide mononucleotide): what the evidence actually shows
- PDRN (“salmon-DNA” / polynucleotides): what the evidence actually shows
- PRP for knee osteoarthritis: what the evidence actually shows
- Rapamycin (off-label longevity use): what the evidence actually shows
- Resveratrol: what the evidence actually shows
- TB-500 (thymosin beta-4): what the evidence actually shows