Selank: The Russian Anxiolytic Peptide That Rewires Your Stress Response
Selank: the russian anxiolytic Peptide That Rewires Your Stress Response Quick Summary Selank is a synthetic heptapeptide (Thr-Lys-Pro-Arg-Pro-Gly-Pro) derived from the immunoregulatory peptide tuftsin Acts as a positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors — anxiolytic effects comparable to benzodiazepines without tolerance or dependence For high-stress professionals, entrepreneurs, and athletes dealing with anxiety that tanks performance […]
Dihexa: The Peptide That Builds New Brain Connections
Quick Summary Dihexa is a small peptide derivative of angiotensin IV that crosses the blood-brain barrier and triggers synaptogenesis — new connections between neurons — at reported potencies roughly seven orders of magnitude stronger than BDNF. Primary mechanism: binding to hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and potentiating its activation of the c-Met receptor, which drives dendritic […]
Epitalon: The Russian Telomerase-Activating Peptide
Quick Summary Epitalon is a synthetic tetrapeptide (Ala-Glu-Asp-Gly) developed by Russian researcher Vladimir Khavinson — it’s one of the only compounds with published human data on telomerase activation. Primary mechanism: direct binding to the telomerase promoter region increases hTERT expression, reactivating telomere maintenance in somatic cells. Who it’s for: longevity-focused users over 45 looking for […]
SS-31 (Elamipretide): The Mitochondrial-Targeted Peptide
Quick Summary SS-31 (elamipretide, also known as Bendavia or MTP-131) is a mitochondrial-targeted tetrapeptide that binds cardiolipin on the inner mitochondrial membrane and restores electron transport chain efficiency. Primary mechanism: selective accumulation in mitochondria (up to 5,000x plasma concentration) where it stabilizes cardiolipin and suppresses cytochrome c peroxidase activity — the root of mitochondrial ROS […]
5-Amino-1MQ: The NNMT Inhibitor That Unlocks Fat Loss
Quick Summary 5-Amino-1MQ is a small-molecule NNMT inhibitor — it blocks the enzyme that burns through your methyl donors and NAD+ precursors in aging fat cells. Primary mechanism: selective inhibition of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), which restores intracellular SAM and NAD+ levels in adipocytes and skeletal muscle. Who it’s for: men over 35 dealing with stubborn […]
RAD-140 (Testolone): My Real Results After 8 Weeks — Bloodwork, Gains, and Side Effects
I’ve been running RAD-140 cycles since before most fitness influencers even knew what a SARM was. Back when I was still practicing law in Sacramento, I was already guinea-pigging research compounds on myself — tracking bloodwork, documenting side effects, and building protocols that nobody else was willing to talk about publicly. RAD-140, also known as […]
Why I Left America to Run My Supplement Empire from Pattaya, Thailand
Three years ago, I was sitting in a conference room in Sacramento, California, wearing a suit that cost more than most people’s rent, billing $400 an hour, and I was miserable. I had a law practice. I had real estate. I had everything the American Dream says you’re supposed to want. And I was watching […]
Rapamycin for Anti-Aging: The Most Controversial Longevity Drug I Take and Why I Won’t Stop
Let me tell you something that would make most doctors nervous: I take an immunosuppressant drug designed for organ transplant patients, and I believe it might be one of the most important things I do for longevity. Rapamycin — also known as Sirolimus — was originally discovered in Easter Island soil bacteria in the 1970s. […]
The Hair Loss Protocol: RU58841, Finasteride, Minoxidil, and What I Actually Use
I’ve lost count of how many guys in my DMs ask me about hair. Not peptides, not SARMs, not business — hair. And I get it. You can have the most optimized physique on the planet, but if your hairline looks like it’s retreating faster than the french army, it affects your confidence. Especially for […]
NAD+ and Rapamycin: The Longevity Stack I’ve Been Running For 2 Years (Full Protocol and Bloodwork)
Two Compounds That Changed How I Think About Aging I’ve experimented with a lot of compounds over the years. Most of them are performance-focused — build more muscle, recover faster, optimize hormones. But about two years ago, I started paying serious attention to the longevity research, and two compounds kept showing up in the data […]