Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology as a synthetic analog of epithalamin a longer polypeptide extract from the bovine pineal gland that had previously shown bioregulatory activity in Soviet-era animal aging studies
A research study in rats suffering from retinitis pigmentosa demonstrated that the peptide improved results in 90% of cases
A reality check Four Corners gave Rachel's treatment plan to endocrinologist Katherine Samaras to review
Other reported effects include headaches, dizziness, nausea, and gastrointestinal discomfort, though these are less common
Jessica Duncan, the chief medical officer for IVIM Health, a for-profit company that prescribes FDA-approved peptides, said she believes that because there is demand for the unapproved therapies, the FDA should work to ensure they can be provided by doctors
Additionally, the possibility of interactions with other peptides or compounds highlights the necessity for careful consideration of patient safety and specific needs