Compounds & Therapies
Cartalax — Khavinson Short-Peptide Bioregulator for Cartilage
Cartalax (Ala-Glu-Asp, AED tripeptide) is one of approximately fifteen short-peptide bioregulators developed by Vladimir Khavinson and colleagues at the St. Petersburg Institute of Bioregulation and Gerontology beginning in the 1970s. The Khavinson…
Glucosamine and Chondroitin — The Honest 2026 Read
Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are naturally occurring compounds found in healthy cartilage. Glucosamine is an amino sugar used by the body in glycosaminoglycan and proteoglycan synthesis; chondroitin sulfate is a long-chain sulfated…
Practices & Lifestyle
Collagen Peptides: A Practical Guide
At a Glance Collagen peptides (hydrolyzed collagen) are short-chain amino acid sequences derived from enzymatic hydrolysis of animal collagen,
Curcumin: A Practical Guide
At a Glance Curcumin is the principal bioactive polyphenol in turmeric (Curcuma longa), responsible for its characteristic yellow color and
Joint and Tendon Optimization — A Layered Protocol
Joint and tendon issues — whether from training, age, or injury — pull from one of the busiest corners of the peptide and supplement market. This protocol layers the evidence: foundation (load management, sleep, protein, mechanical exposure), well-evidenced supplements (collagen with vitamin…