Peptide therapy Skin and longevity

Epitalon Epithalon

What it is and what people take it for, in plain language.

Updated October 2026Further reading

What is Epitalon?

A synthetic four-amino-acid peptide modeled on a pineal gland extract.

What do people take Epitalon for?

Longevity, telomeres, sleep.

Should I talk to a physician about Epitalon?

If you are considering it, or already using it, a physician can look at your history, your labs and your goals, and at what else might explain what you are hoping to change. At Aether Medicine in King of Prussia, near Philadelphia, or by video for patients in Pennsylvania.

Or call 484-806-1101

Further reading

  1. Khavinson VKh, et al. Epithalon peptide induces telomerase activity and telomere elongation in human somatic cells. Bull Exp Biol Med. 2003. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12937682/
  2. Khavinson VKh, Morozov VG. Peptides of pineal gland and thymus prolong human life. Neuro Endocrinol Lett. 2003. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14523363/

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