They are recommended for people who have trouble absorbing B12 from food, such as those with digestive issues, vegans, or older adults
Slight drop in blood pressure due to arginines vasodilating effects
Popular but Problematic A few peptides dare heavily marketed despite serious concerns: (Body Protection Type Compounds) Zero human clinical trials all evidence is from rodent studies Unknown safety profile in humans No FDA approval or legal pathway to human use Banned by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) as a performance enhancer Explicitly listed by FDA as not eligible for compounding (Other Thymosin related Compounds) Not the same as thymosin alpha-1 (which does have approval in some countries) No human clinical trials for healing or recovery Banned by WADA Cannot be legally compounded or prescribed in the US Yes, online forums are filled with anecdotal reports of miraculous healing from these peptides
Chromium What it does General Chromium is a mineral that enhances the action of insulin
Enhanced NAD+ levels may support improved mitochondrial efficiency, cellular energy production, and metabolic pathways related to fat utilization and vitality
It stimulates lipolysis (breakdown of stored fats) and inhibits lipogenesis (formation of new fat), primarily via activation of -adrenergic and AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathways