Triptorelin vs Epithalon
Side-by-side comparison of key properties, dosing, and research.
Sexual Health & Libido
TriptorelinAnti-Aging & Longevity
Epithalon- Summary
- Triptorelin is a synthetic decapeptide analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) with 100x the potency of native GnRH. An FDA-approved drug (Trelstar) for prostate cancer and precocious puberty, it is also used in post-cycle therapy (PCT) to rapidly restart the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis after anabolic steroid suppression.
- Epithalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide developed from the pineal gland extract Epithalamin by Russian scientist Dr. Vladimir Khavinson. It is one of the most researched longevity peptides, known for activating telomerase and extending telomere length — the molecular hallmarks of cellular aging.
- Half-Life
- Depot forms: weeks to months; aqueous: 6-8 hours
- 2–4 hours
- Admin Route
- SubQ, IM
- SubQ, Sublingual
- Research
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- Typical Dose
- 100 mcg
- 5–10 mg total per cycle
- Frequency
- Single injection
- 0.5–1 mg daily
- Key Benefits
- Rapid HPG axis restart after steroid use
- Single-injection PCT protocol possible
- Massively elevates LH and FSH via flare effect
- Restores endogenous testosterone faster than traditional PCT
- FDA-approved for established medical uses
- Activates telomerase enzyme, extending telomere length
- May slow cellular and biological aging
- Regulates melatonin production and circadian rhythms
- Improves sleep quality
- Powerful antioxidant properties
- May reduce incidence of age-related diseases
- Supports immune system function
- Studied for cancer prevention properties in animal models
- Side Effects
- Initial testosterone flare (intended)
- Injection site reactions
- Hot flashes (with chronic use)
- Decreased libido (chronic dosing)
- Injection site irritation (mild)
- Temporary sleep changes during cycle (usually improves)
- Rare: fatigue
- Stacks With
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