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New Episode Monday....Epitalon Explained: The Science of Telomeres, Aging & Longevity
Is Epitalon the closest thing we have to an anti-aging peptide—or is the science being overstated?
In this episode of Peptides Explained, John Garrett breaks down the biology behind Epitalon (Epithalon) and explains why this small four-amino-acid peptide has become one of the most discussed compounds in the longevity community.
Topics covered include:
✔️ What Epitalon is✔️ The history of Russian peptide bioregulators✔️ The pineal gland and melatonin production✔️ Telomeres explained in plain English✔️ How telomerase works✔️ Why scientists are excited—and cautious—about telomerase activation✔️ Human vs. animal research✔️ Current FDA and regulatory status✔️ Common misconceptions surrounding Epitalon
This episode separates evidence from speculation while providing an easy-to-understand explanation of one of the most fascinating peptides in longevity research.
📚 Key References
- Khavinson V. et al. Activation of telomerase by Epitalon in human somatic cells.
- López-Otín C. et al. The Hallmarks of Aging. Cell. 2013.
- López-Otín C. et al. Hallmarks of Aging: An Expanding Universe. Cell. 2023.
- Blackburn EH. Nobel Prize Lecture – Telomeres and Telomerase.
- Shay JW, Wright WE. Telomeres and Telomerase in Cancer and Aging.
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New Episode Monday....Epitalon Explained: The Science of Telomeres, Aging & Longevity
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