Humanin
Cytoprotective mitochondrial peptide — discovered in Alzheimer studies.
Evidence
anecdotal
Legal status
research only
Half-life
Short
Routes
subq
What it is
Humanin was discovered for its ability to protect neurons from amyloid-β cytotoxicity. It also has insulin-sensitizing and cardioprotective effects in preclinical models.
Mechanism
Mitochondrially-encoded peptide that protects neurons and metabolically active cells.
Outcomes it's matched to
- STRENGTH60%
- STRENGTH50%
Safety
Limited human data.
Legal context
Research use only.