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Peptides A–Z

Every guide, comparison and tool on Chemdu in one place — clear, honest explanations of the peptides in skincare, supplements, medicine and the grey market, plus a free calculator.

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Most people start with what they want help with, not a peptide name. Pick your goal — each bucket shows the relevant peptides, what the evidence says, and legal, proven options.

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Inflammation & Tissue Repair

Healing, gut & injury recovery

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Mitochondrial Energy & Biogenesis

Cellular energy & biogenesis

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Recovery / Physical Progress

Muscle, training & bounce-back

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Fat Loss

Appetite, weight & the GLP-1s

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Cognitive Enhancement & Focus

Clarity, memory & nootropics

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Stress & Anxiety

Calm, mood & resilience

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Sleep

Falling & staying asleep

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Start here: the four categories

Cosmetic peptidesSkincare peptides — copper peptides, Matrixyl, Argireline and more.Explore → Dietary peptidesCollagen and bioactive food peptides you eat.Explore → Therapeutic peptidesPrescription medicines — insulin, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and more.Explore → Research peptidesThe “research use only” grey market, explained honestly.Explore →

Individual peptide guides

Cosmetic (skincare)

GHK-Cu (copper peptide)The most-studied skincare peptide — firmness, repair, renewal.Read guide → MatrixylPalmitoyl signal peptides for collagen and wrinkles.Read guide → ArgirelineAcetyl hexapeptide-8, the “topical Botox” peptide.Read guide →

Dietary (supplements)

Collagen peptidesHydrolysed collagen for skin, joints, hair and nails.Read guide →

Therapeutic (prescription)

SemaglutideThe GLP-1 peptide behind Ozempic and Wegovy.Read guide → TirzepatideThe dual GIP/GLP-1 peptide behind Mounjaro and Zepbound.Read guide →

Research (grey market)

BPC-157The most-searched recovery peptide — honest safety picture.Read guide → TB-500Thymosin beta-4 fragment, explained honestly.Read guide → Melanotan I & IIThe “tanning injection” and its real risks.Read guide → IpamorelinGrowth-hormone secretagogue peptide.Read guide → CJC-1295GHRH-analogue peptide (DAC vs no-DAC).Read guide →

Comparisons

Semaglutide vs tirzepatideThe two leading weight-loss peptides, head to head.Compare → Ozempic vs WegovySame drug, different branding — what actually differs.Compare → Marine vs bovine collagenWhich collagen source is right for you.Compare → GHK-Cu vs MatrixylThe two most-studied skincare peptides.Compare → Peptides vs retinolGentle supporter vs proven heavyweight.Compare → BPC-157 vs TB-500The two big “recovery” research peptides.Compare →

Buyer guides

Best collagen for skinTop collagen peptide powders for skin, compared.See picks → Best collagen for jointsType II vs types I & III for joint support.See picks → Best marine collagenTop type-I fish collagen powders.See picks → Best copper peptide serumTop GHK-Cu serums to try.See picks → Best peptide eye creamTop picks for fine lines and firmness.See picks → Best peptides for wrinklesWhich peptides actually help fine lines.See picks → Best budget collagenAffordable collagen that still works.See picks →

Guides & tools

Peptide calculatorReconstitution, dose-to-syringe volume, and molecular weight from a sequence.Open tool → How to reconstitute peptidesStep-by-step guide with supplies and the calculator.Read guide → How to inject semaglutideStep-by-step technique, sites and supplies.Read guide → Semaglutide side effectsWhat to expect and how people manage them.Read guide → Semaglutide dosing scheduleHow the titration works, and missed doses.Read guide →

Popular peptide products

The most-reviewed picks across our guides — skincare and supplements available now:

Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Market-leading grass-fed collagen peptides for skin, joints and hair. View on Amazon → Asterwood Copper Peptides (GHK-Cu) A simple, higher-strength copper-peptide face serum. View on Amazon → The Ordinary Matrixyl 10% + HA An affordable signal-peptide serum for fine lines and firmness. View on Amazon →

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Not medical advice. Chemdu is an educational resource and does not sell, prescribe or supply any peptide. Always consult a licensed professional about supplements or medicines.