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Epitalon

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Epithalon / Epithalamin

Telomerase activator — longevity peptide

Anti-Aging
Half-life
Short (~30 min), but biological effects are long-lasting
Route
SubQ
Cycle
20 day cycles,
Status
Russian clinical trials

About

A Russian peptide that activates the telomerase enzyme and lengthens telomeres. The most-studied longevity peptide.

Mechanism

Increases telomerase activity, preserving telomere length. Also promotes melatonin production.

Dosage

beginner

Amount
5 mg
Frequency
1x per day
Route
SubQ
Duration
10-20 day cycle

standard

Amount
10 mg
Frequency
1x per day
Route
SubQ
Duration
20 day cycle, 1-2x per year

advanced

Amount
10 mg
Frequency
1x per day
Route
SubQ
Duration
20 day cycle, 2-3x per year
Timing

In the evening before sleep (improves melatonin).

Cycle structure

20 day cycles, 2-3 times a year. Not daily year-round.

Reconstitution & Storage

10 mg + 1 mL → 10 mg/mL

Use within 30 days after reconstitution.

Dosing reference — units to draw

Concentration = peptide mass ÷ bacteriostatic water; units to draw = dose volume (mL) × 100 on a U-100 insulin syringe. Each vial size below is shown at 1 mL, with the units to draw for a typical 5–10 mg dose.

Epitalon reconstitution: vial size, bacteriostatic water, resulting concentration, and units to draw on a U-100 insulin syringe for a typical dose.
Vial BAC water Concentration Units to draw
10 mg 1 mL 10 mg/mL 50–100 units
50 mg 1 mL 50 mg/mL 10–20 units

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Lyophilized: freezer. Reconstituted: 2-8°C, 30 days.

Benefits

  • • Telomerase activation
  • • Improved sleep
  • • Improved melatonin production
  • • Antioxidant
  • • Possible longevity effects (animal data)
  • • Skin health

Side effects

  • • Very well tolerated
  • • No significant side effects reported in trials

Contraindications

  • • Pregnancy
  • • Active cancer (telomerase activation could theoretically stimulate it)

Gender notes

Men

Same dose. Popular after age 40.

Women

Same dose. Especially good after menopause for sleep and skin.

Research

Stacks well with

GHK-CU IPAMORELIN DSIP

Epitalon FAQ

How do you reconstitute Epitalon?

Add 1 mL of bacteriostatic water to a 10 mg vial of Epitalon, which gives a concentration of 10 mg/mL. Inject the water slowly down the vial wall and swirl gently — never shake.

What is a typical Epitalon dose?

A typical research dose of Epitalon is 5–10 mg, 1x per day. This is educational information, not medical advice.

How many units of Epitalon do I draw?

From a 10 mg vial reconstituted with 1 mL of bacteriostatic water, draw 50–100 units on a U-100 insulin syringe for a 5–10 mg dose.

Track Epitalon doses in the app

Built-in reconstitution calculator, dose log, and reminders. Free on Android.

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Educational use only. Not medical advice. Many peptides shown are not FDA-approved and remain research compounds. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.