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Spermidine vs ARA-290

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

Anti-Aging & LongevityCognitive Enhancement
Spermidine
Immune SupportRecovery & Repair
ARA-290
Summary
Spermidine is a naturally occurring polyamine found in all living cells, with exceptionally high concentrations in wheat germ, aged cheese, and human sperm. It is the most studied autophagy-inducing dietary compound, shown to extend lifespan across multiple species and reduce cardiovascular and cognitive aging.
ARA-290 is a synthetic 11-amino acid peptide derived from the helix B region of erythropoietin (EPO). Unlike EPO, it selectively activates the innate repair receptor (IRR) without stimulating hematopoiesis, providing tissue protection, anti-inflammation, and neuropathy relief.
Half-Life
~30–60 minutes, but gut bacteria produce it continuously; supplementation raises tissue levels over weeks
~2–4 hours (SC administration)
Admin Route
Oral
SubQ
Research
Typical Dose
1–5 mg
4 mg (fixed dose)
Frequency
Once daily
Once daily
Key Benefits
  • Induces autophagy — cellular self-cleaning
  • Extends lifespan in yeast, flies, worms, and mice
  • Reduces cardiovascular aging and arterial stiffness
  • Reduces all-cause mortality (human epidemiological data)
  • Neuroprotective: reduces amyloid and tau pathology
  • Promotes hair growth (anagen phase activation)
  • Reduces age-related immune decline
  • Improves memory in aging models
  • Reduces neuropathic pain from small fiber neuropathy
  • Anti-inflammatory without immune suppression
  • Tissue protection after ischemia/reperfusion injury
  • Promotes nerve fiber regeneration
  • Improves symptoms of sarcoidosis-associated neuropathy
  • May reduce insulin resistance and improve metabolic health
  • Shown to improve autonomic neuropathy symptoms
Side Effects
  • Generally very well tolerated
  • Rare: mild GI discomfort at high doses
  • May temporarily reduce some gut bacteria species
  • Rare: headache at initiation
  • Injection site reactions
  • Mild fatigue at initiation
  • Transient warm sensation post-injection
  • Rare: mild headache
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