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Pancragen vs Follistatin 344

Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.

Anti-Aging & Longevity
Pancragen
Anabolic & IGF
Follistatin 344
Summary
Pancragen is a tripeptide bioregulator (Lys-Glu-Asp) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson, tissue-specific for the pancreas. It supports the function of both exocrine and endocrine pancreatic cells, promotes normalization of insulin secretion from beta cells, and may offer protective effects against pancreatic aging and diabetic progression.
Follistatin 344 is a recombinant form of the endogenous follistatin protein. It inhibits myostatin and activin — the primary negative regulators of muscle growth — potentially removing the genetic ceiling on muscle development. It is one of the most theoretically powerful anabolic compounds but is experimental with limited human data.
Half-Life
Short (minutes); sustained gene-regulatory effects
~24–36 hours
Admin Route
SubQ, Oral
SubQ, IM
Research
Typical Dose
10 mg per day
100 mcg
Frequency
Daily for 10–30 days
Once daily
Key Benefits
  • Supports pancreatic beta cell function and insulin secretion
  • May improve glucose metabolism in early metabolic dysfunction
  • Protective effects on exocrine pancreatic tissue
  • Anti-aging effects on pancreatic cells
  • Potential support in type 2 diabetes management alongside standard care
  • Reduces pancreatic cellular apoptosis from metabolic stress
  • Complementary to GLP-1 agonists in metabolic protocols
  • Inhibits myostatin — removes muscle growth ceiling
  • Significant increases in muscle mass and strength
  • Reduces fat mass
  • Promotes bone density
  • May stimulate hair follicle cycling
  • Anti-fibrotic effects in muscle tissue
  • Synergistic with IGF-1 and other anabolic peptides
Side Effects
  • Generally well tolerated
  • Mild injection site reactions
  • No significant hypoglycemic events reported at standard doses as monotherapy
  • Muscle soreness (from rapid hypertrophy)
  • Potential reproductive effects (activin inhibition)
  • Unknown long-term safety profile
  • Possible esophageal effects at high doses (animal data)
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