Emerging Anabolic and Regenerative Peptides in Athletic Body Re-composition and Bodybuilding: Mechanisms of Action, Dosing Strategies, and Evidence Review
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This review examines prominent peptides used in athletic and bodybuilding contexts-such as BPC-157, HGH Fragment 176-191, CJC-1295, Ipamorelin, Apelin, Mitochondrial peptides, Folli statin (myostatin inhibitor), and GLP-1, detailing their mechanisms, typical dosing, purported benefits, and evidence base.It highlights the limitations of current data, safety concerns, and regulatory considerations.
Source: Journal Of Stem Cell Research
Authors: Mike KS Chan, Michelle BF Wong, Volodymyr Chernykh, Margaryta Iemeliyanova, Glen Alvin, Olha Nishkumai, Jonathan RT Lakey, Dmytro Klokol
Institution: University of California, Irvine
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7081914899