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SLU-PP-332 vs Cardiogen

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

Recovery & RepairFat Loss & Metabolic
SLU-PP-332
Anti-Aging & Longevity
Cardiogen
Summary
SLU-PP-332 is a small molecule exercise mimetic that activates estrogen-related receptors ERRalpha and ERRdelta (ERRa/d), transcription factors that drive oxidative metabolism programs. In animal studies it significantly enhanced endurance capacity and metabolic fitness without exercise, mimicking many of the cardiovascular and metabolic adaptations of aerobic training.
Cardiogen is a tetrapeptide bioregulator (Ala-Glu-Asp-Arg) developed by Professor Vladimir Khavinson. It is a tissue-specific bioregulator for the heart and myocardium, designed to normalize cardiomyocyte function and support cardiac tissue regeneration. Research has demonstrated cardioprotective effects, improved cardiac rhythm, and benefits in recovery from ischemic injury.
Half-Life
Not established in humans; rodent pharmacokinetics suggest hours
Short (minutes); gene-regulatory effects persist longer
Admin Route
Oral (research), Subcutaneous (research)
SubQ, Oral
Research
Typical Dose
Not established for humans; rodent studies used ~100 mg/kg/day
10 mg per day
Frequency
Once daily in rodent studies
Daily for 10–30 days
Key Benefits
  • Significant enhancement of aerobic endurance capacity
  • Increases mitochondrial density and oxidative metabolism in muscle
  • Promotes beneficial shift toward oxidative muscle fiber phenotype
  • Improves cardiac efficiency and cardiovascular fitness markers
  • Potential for obesity, metabolic syndrome, and heart failure treatment
  • Exercise mimetic for populations unable to exercise (disability, frailty, disease)
  • Cardioprotective effects on myocardial tissue
  • Normalization of cardiomyocyte protein synthesis
  • May improve cardiac rhythm and conduction
  • Support for recovery from ischemic cardiac events
  • Anti-aging effects on heart tissue
  • Potential reduction in cardiac fibrosis
  • Often combined with Epithalon for comprehensive cardiovascular longevity support
Side Effects
  • Limited human data; all studies are preclinical (rodent)
  • Unknown cardiovascular effects with long-term or high-dose use in humans
  • Potential hormonal interactions via ERR pathway (ERRs modulate estrogen-related signaling)
  • Off-target effects not fully characterized
  • Generally well tolerated in available research
  • Mild injection site reactions
  • No significant adverse cardiovascular events reported at standard doses
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