Dermorphin vs Prostamax
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Recovery & Repair
DermorphinAnti-Aging & Longevity
Prostamax- Summary
- Dermorphin is a naturally occurring heptapeptide opioid isolated from the skin of South American phyllomedusine frogs. It is one of the most potent endogenous mu-opioid receptor agonists known, approximately 30-40 times more potent than morphine by weight. Explored for pain management and fatigue modulation.
- Prostamax is a tetrapeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu-Asp-Pro) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, tissue-specific for the prostate gland. It supports prostate epithelial cell function, promotes normalization of prostate tissue, and is studied for its potential in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate anti-aging. It is one of the more widely used Khavinson bioregulators among men over 40.
- Half-Life
- Estimated 30-60 minutes (longer than endorphins due to D-Ala)
- Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
- Admin Route
- Subcutaneous (research), Intrathecal (research), Intranasal (research)
- SubQ, Oral
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- Not established for human use; research doses vary widely
- 10 mg per day
- Frequency
- Not established
- Daily for 10–30 days
- Key Benefits
- Potent analgesia superior to morphine on a per-weight basis
- May reduce perception of fatigue in high-intensity activity
- Longer-lasting than endogenous opioids due to D-amino acid substitution
- Research tool for mu-opioid receptor pharmacology
- Potential therapeutic application in refractory pain
- Supports normalization of prostate tissue architecture
- May reduce prostate enlargement associated with BPH
- Anti-inflammatory effects on prostatic tissue
- Reduces prostate cell apoptosis from oxidative stress
- Potential support in chronic prostatitis
- Anti-aging effects on prostate glandular tissue
- Complementary to conventional BPH therapies
- Side Effects
- High addiction and dependence potential (mu-opioid agonism)
- Respiratory depression at high doses
- Nausea, vomiting, constipation
- Sedation and cognitive impairment
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- Generally well tolerated in available research
- Mild injection site reactions
- No significant adverse urological events reported at standard doses
- Stacks With
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